As well as painting I dabble in woodworking. Specifically I build rustic farm-style dining tables, coffee tables, desks, beds, entertainment consoles, clocks and other items. With dining tables I only build the table and bench. My basic charge is to take the cost of materials and double it (depending on time and complexity) which means a dining table and single bench will be about $400. If you are interested send me an email.
October 12, 2021 - Small Kitchen Table
Just finished this for a former student. She has a small area in her kitchen and just wanted a table (4' x 2') and two small benches. Photo was just taken in my kitchen.
Just finished this for a former student. She has a small area in her kitchen and just wanted a table (4' x 2') and two small benches. Photo was just taken in my kitchen.
September 10, 2021 - Rustic Desk
Unique looking rustic desk. 59.5" x 22" x 30"H. Lots of room for a couple of printers and storage. Finished with Minwax Provincial stain and three coats of Varathane 3X gloss finish.
Unique looking rustic desk. 59.5" x 22" x 30"H. Lots of room for a couple of printers and storage. Finished with Minwax Provincial stain and three coats of Varathane 3X gloss finish.
August 15, 2021 - Square Picnic Table
Not quite as complicated as my octagonal table (see below) but seats four adults comfortably. Not the greatest photo as I had to take the photo in my garage. I'll post one once it is at its new home. SOLD
Not quite as complicated as my octagonal table (see below) but seats four adults comfortably. Not the greatest photo as I had to take the photo in my garage. I'll post one once it is at its new home. SOLD
July 27, 2021 - Patio/Deck Dining Suite
This was a very time consuming build with lots of cutting and sanding. Finished in Gunstock stain and then three coats of Helmsman semi-gloss exterior urethane. Table is 60" x 32" x 30"H. Bench is 48" x 16" x 18"H and chairs are 27"W x 27"D x 37"H(back). Seat is 18"H and 20" x 20".
This was a very time consuming build with lots of cutting and sanding. Finished in Gunstock stain and then three coats of Helmsman semi-gloss exterior urethane. Table is 60" x 32" x 30"H. Bench is 48" x 16" x 18"H and chairs are 27"W x 27"D x 37"H(back). Seat is 18"H and 20" x 20".
June 12, 2021 - Tables
Just finished the dark brown (Kona) and white tables for a friend. She has matching dining table with two benches, a desk and two book shelves all in the same basic design. Note the cat likes the shelf! Coffee table is 36" X 36" x 18" and side table is 18" x 24" x 30"(H).
Just finished the dark brown (Kona) and white tables for a friend. She has matching dining table with two benches, a desk and two book shelves all in the same basic design. Note the cat likes the shelf! Coffee table is 36" X 36" x 18" and side table is 18" x 24" x 30"(H).
May 29, 2021 - Octagonal Picnic Table - SOLD
Just finished this massive table. Seats 8 adults. It is about 7' wide at the bottom and quite heavy. Considering the price of lumber this cost me about $400 to build. I should have built it last year. Will sell at cost! I need to get it outside for a better photograph.
Just finished this massive table. Seats 8 adults. It is about 7' wide at the bottom and quite heavy. Considering the price of lumber this cost me about $400 to build. I should have built it last year. Will sell at cost! I need to get it outside for a better photograph.
May 12, 2021 - Large clock built from Alder wood 20" x 20" - high torque motor and large hands. $45 SOLD
UNIQUE END TABLES (AUCTION ITEM) - These metal framed tables started with an incredibly "tacky" faux alligator hide top made from chip board. I replaced with some 2" x 6" spruce to give the top a dimension of about 19 1/2" x 21". I added a piece of metal bar along each side to keep the boards from warping. To finish I applied two coats of Worn Navy stain, topped with two diluted coats of teal acrylic paint and then selectively sanded with 80 grit sandpaper to reveal some of the darker stain underneath and some of the raw wood. Truly unique items. For those of you in the Edmonton area these will be up for auction at a fundraiser for the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation. The auction has been postponed so check the website for more information and updates.
STORAGE CONSOLE (SOLD) - 30"(H) x 19.5(D) x 46"(L) - I built this from all the scraps end of boards I had from my projects this summer. Works in a closet or along a wall. Shelves will easily hold storage baskets. It was sold unfinished so customer can do their own thing.
RUSTIC QUEEN BED & TWO DRAWER NIGHTSTAND (SOLD) - This one was identical to the one I built early in the summer but the top of the headboard and foot board were stained. I will post a better photograph once it is in its new home and all dressed up.
CHILD'S LOFT BED (SOLD) - Just about finished this child's loft bed. It has been a pretty simple build but lots of cutting and sanding. Will support a single/twin mattress 39" x 75". Room underneath for another bed eventually, desk or just a playhouse area. Customer is going to paint the bed. Additional photo shows what the finished product looks like. Plans from ana-white.com
ENTERTAINMENT CONSOLE (SOLD) - Just finished this rather lengthy project. 72"(L) x 36"(H) x 18"(W) with two sliding barn doors. This is the fourth item I have built for this client (see queen bed and night tables below). I really like the rustic finish. The entire cabinet is first stained a dark brown and then given two thinned coats of a light grey paint (thinned so it is easier to sand). Then a lot of creative sanding to reveal the stained and raw wood underneath. I followed that up with three coats of matte Varathane. The back is covered with a 1/8" MDF board which is white on the inside. This isn't the best photo because it is still in my garage awaiting pickup. I will post a better photo once it is in its home.
NARROW CONSOLE TABLE & COFFEE TABLE (SOLD)
I was "playing around" with a new colour technique. Teal with a couple of shades of brown. Not for everyone but you might have a corner of your house that needs some colour. The coffee table is 58"(L) x 23"(W) x 18"(H). The entry console table is 37"(L) x 12.5"(W) x 30"(H).
I was "playing around" with a new colour technique. Teal with a couple of shades of brown. Not for everyone but you might have a corner of your house that needs some colour. The coffee table is 58"(L) x 23"(W) x 18"(H). The entry console table is 37"(L) x 12.5"(W) x 30"(H).
FARMHOUSE STYLE DINING TABLE (SOLD)
August 2, 2020 - My recently completed table arrive at its new home in Calgary today. The colour looks great against the grey wall and looks much better than the construction photo in my garage.
August 2, 2020 - My recently completed table arrive at its new home in Calgary today. The colour looks great against the grey wall and looks much better than the construction photo in my garage.
ROUGH & RUSTIC COFFEE TABLE
July 30, 2020 - I just finished this from some really old scrap lumber I had. 19" (W) x 40" (L) x 18" (H).
July 30, 2020 - I just finished this from some really old scrap lumber I had. 19" (W) x 40" (L) x 18" (H).
RUSTIC FARMHOUSE STYLE QUEEN BED (SOLD)
Delivered the bed today, July 16, 2020. All dressed up. If your interested in trying some of these builds look at ana-white.com
Delivered the bed today, July 16, 2020. All dressed up. If your interested in trying some of these builds look at ana-white.com
LEGO TABLES
Just finished a couple of these for my neighbour. 46" x 46" x 18" lego tables. Only problem is that they are a little pricey. The grey lego tiles (15" x 15") cost about $18.00 each and you need nine per table for 46" x 46". Many people just take an old coffee table and glue them to the top and that way you can get by with six.
Just finished a couple of these for my neighbour. 46" x 46" x 18" lego tables. Only problem is that they are a little pricey. The grey lego tiles (15" x 15") cost about $18.00 each and you need nine per table for 46" x 46". Many people just take an old coffee table and glue them to the top and that way you can get by with six.
RUSTIC FARMHOUSE STYLE DINING TABLE (SOLD)
Just finished up a rustic, farmhouse dining table. 32.5" (W) x 72" (L) x 30" (H). Made from some reclaimed barn timbers that were about 50 years old. Table is $250. I've also got a matching coffee table for $50. And yes, I'm basically giving them away. I obviously don't ship these but if you are in the Edmonton area you can easily pick up. This is a relatively easy build. If you would like one contact me and let me know the size.
Just finished up a rustic, farmhouse dining table. 32.5" (W) x 72" (L) x 30" (H). Made from some reclaimed barn timbers that were about 50 years old. Table is $250. I've also got a matching coffee table for $50. And yes, I'm basically giving them away. I obviously don't ship these but if you are in the Edmonton area you can easily pick up. This is a relatively easy build. If you would like one contact me and let me know the size.
ENTERTAINMENT CONSOLE
Just finished entertainment console with sliding barn doors. 53" x 36" x 18" SOLD
Just finished entertainment console with sliding barn doors. 53" x 36" x 18" SOLD
RUSTIC END TABLES
Just finished a couple of end tables. The top was made from a very old, weathered 2 x 10. All I did is sand it very lightly and then apply two coats of oil finish. I really like the look. SOLD
Just finished a couple of end tables. The top was made from a very old, weathered 2 x 10. All I did is sand it very lightly and then apply two coats of oil finish. I really like the look. SOLD
QUEEN SIZE RUSTIC BED WITH NIGHT TABLES
Finally finished building a farm style rustic double platform bed with two night tables. This was a lengthy project and my most complex build to date. The staining and painting to get the antique look was very time consuming. I first stained entire bed dark brown and then applied two coats of a diluted grey paint (50:50 water to paint). It is diluted so it can be sanded more easily. Once dry I carefully sanded in spots to allow the dark brown underneath to show up. Finally finished up with three coats of semi-gloss varathane. The two night tables were then built to match the bed. Thanks Teena for the order.
Finally finished building a farm style rustic double platform bed with two night tables. This was a lengthy project and my most complex build to date. The staining and painting to get the antique look was very time consuming. I first stained entire bed dark brown and then applied two coats of a diluted grey paint (50:50 water to paint). It is diluted so it can be sanded more easily. Once dry I carefully sanded in spots to allow the dark brown underneath to show up. Finally finished up with three coats of semi-gloss varathane. The two night tables were then built to match the bed. Thanks Teena for the order.
BENCHES / PICNIC TABLE
Just about finished these neat benches that fold and convert to a picnic table. I just need another coat of stain and they are done. Total cost was $60 for the wood and about $40 for the hardware. SOLD
Just about finished these neat benches that fold and convert to a picnic table. I just need another coat of stain and they are done. Total cost was $60 for the wood and about $40 for the hardware. SOLD
RUSTIC BAR TABLE
Top is made from some very old 2 x 12's I found.
Top is made from some very old 2 x 12's I found.
CAMPER STYLE PLAYHOUSE
Camper playhouse I just finished at my son's home. Fun project but a little challenging building the curved ends. Still need to build the door and put in the windows. I purchased the plans for this from Paul's Playhouses. He has some amazing playhouses. Take a look.
Camper playhouse I just finished at my son's home. Fun project but a little challenging building the curved ends. Still need to build the door and put in the windows. I purchased the plans for this from Paul's Playhouses. He has some amazing playhouses. Take a look.
ASSORTED RUSTIC DINING TABLES, COFFEE TABLES, ENTERTAINMENT CONSOLES, DESKS AND BOOK SHELVES
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