Customer Built Gallery

Created Nov 06, 2006 - This is the place where we will display customer projects. If you have purchased a plan from this online store, send along digital pictures. Include yourself too! but not a requirement. Add your comments about the project, your experiance with building it and anything else you want to add. Email your pictures anytime. I’ll adjust the sizes etc.

David Krump, USA - submitted March 20, 2008
Doll Cradle Item Number: 15-1164

Thought you might enjoy this pic of your doll bed. I made this for my granddaughter, Katie, for her one year old birthday. I didn't imagine her sitting in it but she did right away and she really likes it. She even rocks it herself.
I stuck to the plans for the most part but I countersunk the screw holes and used 5/16" dowel plugs, or whatever you call them. I also clamped the two runners together and power sanded the bottoms so they matched exactly.
Next time, I would clamp or screw the wood together and cut them as one matching pair. I also used my scroll saw for the whole thing but I should have cut the straight cuts and especially bevel cuts on the table saw.
I also cut the little fancy corner designs on the side boards as part of the sides-one piece, and not a separate piece to be screwed on. Seemed to make more sense to me that way.
Sanded and rounded all edges, primed-white primer spray, painted white spray non-glossy, sanded, painted 2nd coat white, fine sanded, apply stickers (covered any blemishes with stickers), several coats of spray clear top-coat.
The picture is yours to use if you like. I am inspired to try another one of your plans.

• She looks very pleased! I love the butterfly detail, very artistic! - Jim

Dominick, USA - submitted Jan 18, 2008
Reading Line (T-1) Steam Locomotive Train Item Number: 08-27

Standrad American Steam Engine Train Item Number: 08-07

Hi, while I purchased my plans for the Reading from [the] Gatto [plan series #08] I thought maybe you would like a pic of the completed project for your site. ... you can see other views of it on my website at http://www.domdedomdom.com/Locomotive.html and the Standard at http://www.domdedomdom.com/American_Standard_Loco.html

• Beautiful work Dom. You have more patience than I do! - Jim

Anna Barnes, USA - submitted Dec 11, 2007
COLOR PRINT Gingerbread Junction Item Number: 11-2017

COLOR PRINT Gingerbread Junction - Dancers - 2 Designs! Item Number: 11-1761

Good afternoon, I am sending pictures of our Gingerbread house and men. They turned out so, so cute... Thanks, Anna Barnes

• Hey, the color prints turned out great! Now all you need is the snow! - Jim

Barbara Dominick, USA - submitted Nov 06, 2007
Halloween Yard Art

Thanks Jim, Next year we will have the skeletons out ...We had more out, these were some early pictures, but you get the idea. I know I will be on your web site sooner this year for more goodies to add. So you will be hearing from me again. I'll be in touch, Barb

• WOW!! That's got to be the best yard I've ever seen! Well done!!! - Jim

Stephane Cordovam, USA - submitted Oct 05, 2007
Plan #11-754 What a Pumpkin Holder

Bonjour Jim, There is the picture of my job, made with your plan. Merci

• Great paint job! - Jim

Udi Harel, Israel - submitted Aug 25, 2007
Plan #15-6235 Race Car Bed - Downloadable!
     

Hi Jim,
I finished the project of my twins bedroom. The castle I did without a plan and your race car plan was changed. I used 10 millimeter MDF and the mattress is on pine wood. I add few picturs for you and want to thank you for the idea. - Udi Harel, Israel

• Awesome job on both projects! The castle is a wonderful addition to the bedroom furniture. I'm sure the kids will enjoy it for years. Sweet dreams! - Jim

Joseph Maddox, USA - submitted May 04, 2007
Plan #15-6235 Race Car Bed - Downloadable!
I'll start by saying that I am a welder by trade and don't really have much experience in the wood shop but very much enjoy trying projects with any material. Unlike metal, wood isn't as forgiving as metal. The plans that were available from your website were very easy to read and with a little common sense, they were understandable. This was a birthday present for my son that turned two today. I worked on the bed a couple of hours a day after work for about a week. The results, were very admirable as you will see for yourself. I had neighbors coming over watching the progress I had made throughout the week. I have had two offers to build more. Thank you for supplying me with the plans for an awesome looking bed. With this confidence of woodworking that I have now, I will definately be using your site for future projects. You really have no idea at how happy I have made my son & wife with this bed. I'm sending a few pics and you guys can post which ever our all of them. The bed was painted to match the Georgia Bulldog theme he has in his bedroom. I also am a bit of an artist so I painted the extra graphics to give it a little more UGA touch. Again, thanks!! - Joseph Maddox, other pics; pic 2, pic 3, pic 4

• You did an excellent job for a beginner! Seems like your boy enjoys it very much. Great paint job too. - Jim

John Davidson from Ontario, Canada - submitted Dec 19, 2006
Plan #11-1139 Nativity Shadow, 3-D - 3 Designs!
Hey Jim, I was able to complete the project on one weekend. It took less than 2 full sheets (4 ft by 8 ft) of plywood. I did use 3/4 inch which I think was the right way to go. I painted the 3 sheets first. Merry Christmas! - John Davidson

• Excellent! And you did a wonderful job setting the scene with the hay, jute cloth and framing. Happy Holidays! - Jim

Maria Cruz in Puerto Rico - submitted Dec 15, 2006
Plan #11-871 Nativity Manger Scene, Lawn - 3 Designs!, #11-825 3 Kings and #11-P-8 Tracing Paper - 8 sheets per pack - Reuseable!
Enclosed please find the finished project. Not only was the Nativity scene a hit with the neighbors. I also made Christmas cards to send to family and friends - Maria M Cruz

• You did a wonderful job Maria! Happy Holidays! - Jim

Jim and Gina Barry in Nova Scotia - submitted Nov 25, 2006
Plan #15-7140 Santa, Sleigh and Reindeer (PDF)
Well, even though we own this online store we do find time to make projects for family and friends. I already have a web page created for this project so you can simply visit my personal web page and click on 'Work Portfolio'. Then scroll down the list on the left to visit the 'Santa Sleigh and Reindeer Yard Art.

Janet Barkley in North Carolina - submitted Nov 13, 2006
Plan #11-1719 Critters Tangle - 2 designs included!
Janet also purchased Dog Sled Delivery and Santa Claus Greeter
Thank you for such fast service! I love my woodworking plans that I ordered. I have finished two out of three of my Christmas ones and I'm tempted to order more. I have a big yard. My husband and I are Grandparents now and that makes decorating for any holiday brand new again. My husband cut out one of the patterns and he taught me to cut out the other one. He was very interested in the painting progress. I love to paint! I use to just paint clay flower pots but this is way more fun! I love having something in my yard that no one else has. ... My husband rushed out to buy spot lights for me.
Your prices are very reasonable and the service very fast. Thanks again. Janet Barkley in NC

• That's a great pattern Janet! Makes me laugh every time I see it. Great job both of you! - Jim

Chris Jackson - submitted Sep 30, 2006
Plan #15-1361 Four Post Bed
Hi Jim,
The plans were fine. I built a conventional queen bed as you can see from the picture. It did take a little study time to determine correct build path. I did make a few modifications along the way. I liked the way the cut dimensions were outlined. It made cutting to spec easy. The written step by step instructions were less clear and more of an outline form would be easier to follow than paragraph form. One dimension that I found missing or incomplete was for the corners of the plywood decking. I used a 3”x3” corner dimension and it provided a snug fit. Instead of 4x4 posts I used cedar deck posts. Worked great. I also made cabinets under the bed versus the pedestal in the plans. I did use the pedestal dimensions for the base and then made the cabinet modifications from there.
I am slowly making a set of furniture using simple designs and cedar closet lining material. So I used that same look for the head board. It provided a terrific match. Hope this helps. I am looking for a set of armoire plans to hide a television set so if one is available that would be great. Thanks and let me know what you think of the outcome. - Chris Jackson

• Looks great Chris! I'll pass along your comments to the plan designer. - Jim