When I first found your channel I was like OMG her base is amazing! So happy you didn’t hold out on us! You are amazing girl! Love all your content and furniture flips.
My wife began refurbishing furniture that has turned into a business for us. Your pieces come out nice. She is involved in a circle of folks that have turned this type of work into a business as well. I get involved in the building/reconstruction/repair aspect of the process. If I may humbly suggest some things that you may have already considered, or not. First - when you make the bases with your legs (which look great!), you may want to consider a corner brace behind each leg for strength when the furniture is slid across the floor. Secondly - when you remove the base around a triple dresser (wider dresser) it may be left with structural issues that will arise over time. The base that touches the ground and likely has added tabs creates support for the entire piece. It will be necessary to add a center leg for support. this can be done by adding the leg to the front or back of your base. You can also purchase an independent one that comes with a plate that will allow easy attachment. Without it there may be and likely will be eventual door and drawer performance issues that will occur over time. Just some food for thought. Congratulations on the success of your business.
I always see pple rip bases off old dressers and slap on a new base but often think there is gonna be structural issues. What if the legs fail? Accidents waiting to happen. Better to buy Legs with braces.
Wow, I just love your style! This custom base elevates your designs to a new level unlike any other on RUclips. Plus, I love the two of you together! The name and/or description should include words like "handcrafted design". It would definitely get my attention.
I’ve honestly never requested anything from any content creator besides reaching out about this base. You guys came through like the champs you are. It’s a risk ‘revealing your secrets’ but I get the feeling it’s not about cutting out the competition for you guys. 🙂 Consistently impressed with you both. Side note - I loved the fact that you guys kept the clips of your son in there. It adds a level of realness and authenticity to your channel. My son is constantly running up to hug my legs as I’m cooking so I completely relate. Thanks again!
Very nice! Just wanted to watch again since I saw Furniture Flip Teacher adding a base to one of her pieces. She had splitting wood and was wondering where she went wrong so I wanted to come see to compare.
Badum-chhhh! (That was a drum sound because of your joke...."this base is one of the things that has allowed us to elevate the pieces"...lol). I JUST found you guys (literally just finished commenting on your "1 month of furniture flipping challenge" video)...I am so pumped! I will be binge watching your channel today 💕
These bases really make the dressers look so good. What a great idea. I have a dresser I love but one of the front legs broke.. (currently resting on a brick) this gave us an idea about just making a new base for it.
Also, I know you said you use 2x2's for your legs, but when measuring your side boards, you say they are 1 1/2 so deducting 3 inches from the measurement of dresser for the side slat base.. so are you trimming down your 2x2's at some point??
2"x2" is the listed size at the hardware store. If you actually measure them, they are 1.5"x1.5". They are not cut later. Similarly, a 1"x3" isn't actually 1"x3". It's 3/4"x2.5"
Thanks so much for asking this question I was wondering too. And thank you, Andrea, for the answer. I was just going to do it but it was going to make me a bit crazy.
How about " Lift ". Simple to the point. Love watching your projects. The added lifts look like was always part of the peice, so well done. Excellent job.
I really like this base and want to make one. I had to remove the whole base and there is not much left to screw the new base to. Can you recommend a solution to ensure the base it attached securely? Should I add a sheet of wood to the bottom or something similar? Thanks
I love your work. Every piece is a work of art. I want to add your base to the top of a china cabinet. I already sold the lower portion as a buffet. Because I need to elevate it a little higher I want to use legs about 18" tall. Do you think this will work at the higher height? I thought I would try it out, and it it feels wobbly, I could add cross pieces on the side and connect those with a long piece in the middle, so it looks like a capital letter I. I am planning to add a long piece in the back as well so my frame looks like a box with four legs. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! I actually did that exact thing and we have a video showing it! Definitely use a wood glue, and I would probably mount it to the wall just for safety. It would look good with the long pieces connected the legs lower down too!
@@diywife awesome! I’ll check it out. I am using a 1x6 and I decided to make the legs 12” instead of 18”. I feel a little better about it. Unfortunately, I cut my back 1x6 about a 1/4”” too short.😢😱😭 So I’m debating if I can make it work with a 3 sided base or spend another $18 for a new board. Measure 6 times, cut once.🤪
These custom wood bases are pure genius! I've been binging your entire channel over the past week or two, and I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing how you transform everything you touch. I must say, every time I see you use a saw without eye protection, I cringe. Protect your eyes, my dear! Keep up the great transformations! You've got some mad skills!
These bases really take the furniture pieces into a more midcentury modern realm, which is all the rage right now. looks great, will definitely be incorporating into my next project!
Is anyone else trying furniture flipping and not getting much traction? I'm using Facebook marketplace, craigslist and Offerup. So far I've purchased 6 items, posted 5, and only have sold 2. I've officially been doing this for a week. Am I expecting too much too fast? It seems like others on youtube get most sales within a day or 2... hmm
I think selling 2 within a week is awesome!! Maybe I need to communicate that better here, I don't sell most of mine within a couple of days. Sometimes it's unpredictable and I'm surprised when one sells right away (right buyer right time I think) and other times I'll have one sit for weeks, even after lowering the price. Hang in there, you'll get a better feel for your market with time!
I totally agree adding the bases to your furniture is one thing that helps the piece sell so well. It takes your redo to "another level". It truly turns a nice dresser into a "high end" work of art. So pun intended there's 2 names for you. Andrea's another level base or Andrea's high end foundation. No matter what name you decide to give it just know they look fabulous. Maybe Andrea's fabulous foundation. Ha ha I am going to stop now.
These bases are beautiful, thank you so much for your generous tutorial. Quick question. You mentioned you like to build the new base about 1/4 inch shorter than the piece. So that is 1/8 on each side or 1/4 inch on each side?
Forgive me if this question has already been answered or seems “duh”….😂… Do you only build sides and front? No back?? I worry about the stability???? Thank you for sharing. Your work is AMAZING!! 🤩
Love the base. I actually saw a video of someone using your base design.. and I loved it, so much so.. that I went looking for your channel. Thanks for sharing your talents.
I want to build one of these but need a center support as my drawers are sagging slightly in the center. Have you ever added a leg in the middle? Thanks
This looks very nice. I would like to try this. I'm trying to find something fun and something I'm good at to combat my depression. It was karate but I'm having some health problems so I can't do that anymore. Figured I'd try woodworking. Thank you for this interesting video.
I love all your work Andrea, you styles, colour sense etc. And the base you designed... it's so..."1930s ... modern, unfussy". I love it. I would call it the Andrea Peg Base! G Ire
You are awesome. Hubby gets Max points for creating your channel. You get standing ovation for your work and this great base. Anxious to give it a go. Found your link via Karen Scott. Love seeing that women are rocking this field. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to drop a quick thank you for the video! Used it today and was perfect! Followed the steps exactly and loving the final result. Tried to find ya on FB and IG to tag and say thx but couldn’t find ya there… I did let folks know where I learned it and shared the link to both tho 👊 Have a blessed day 🙏
Hi! I love your videos and can't wait to get started flipping!! I would like to download your paint process sheet and have subscribed but I don't know where to find it.
Thank you thank you for making a separate tutorial! I absolutely love this and it does make it more modern and stunning! Love saving furniture from the dump 🙏🏼💗😊
I tried to do this base for the first time and I was so proud when I did and because I’m not an expert YET when I slid the furniture to move it to place the back leg kind of moved 😔 definitely a learning process and next time I will do a lot better with the wood glue/ tighten everything better. I GOT THIS!
Amazing wood design, congrats! I thought of «Woodrea» and than «Wandrea» (starting with wood & Andrea...than Wandrea...wood, wand, Andrea. The «Wandrea» is the perfect name hahaha! Sending much love to you guys at #DIYWIFE (ps: I googled «Wandrea» nothing is called that name...so there you go ;-) «Woodrea» is more common though.
I am in love with your wood base...I think the name should be THE DREA BASE...I'm obsessed, can't wait to try it...It can be eligent or casual depending on the piece...🥰
It's a great idea. Thank you for sharing. I tried it and everything went very well until I tried to assemble it. Joining hardwood pieces is deceptively difficult, especially the legs to the long side. I will keep trying since i can see how gorgeous the base is.
In my notes... I titled the base... "Andrea's Base". The shape may exist in the furniture world but I'm using Andrea's measurements, product advice & techniques. Tyvm- You are an inspiration
Thank you so much I'm in the process of upgrading a dresser for my mother in law I'm following your process I tried to shutout yall out on ig but couldn't find ya
Thank you for that tutorial I was wondering how Andrea did that she's the great artists and inventing that stand. I super love the one in the restroom that one looks super cool.
I purchased a $5 Dresser and will use this base for the restoration. I want to use a paint that was shown in one of the posts. As soon as I find it. :) I am excited to start my first project.
Love all your videos! you guys are awesome, quick question I love the black floral prints you used to decorate your finished flips. Where are they from?
Andrea and Dean, do you have a website? You mentioned some downloads but I'm not sure how to find them. I'm also interested in the bathroom vanity that you show in this video. I'd love to get the details about how that's constructed, I really need a new vanity! Love your videos! Thanks!
I've added legs of various shapes, sizes, and materials, but I HAVE to try this on a piece. Luv it❣ What color is that green? That's the color I want for my accent color for my new Master..💖
I made my first base after following your video 💖 Mine doesn't look as good as yours, but I am super happy with how it turned out. Do you have any tips/tricks for keeping the legs and boards straight and where you want them while you are drilling in the screws? Mine kept squirming around on me and didn't always end up straight or where I wanted them exactly. I really love this base and I plan to use it more, but I need to figure out this little issue. Thanks for another great video!!
Oh way to go!! I just hold them as tightly together as I can, and I also know that when the screws are tightened they pull the wood slightly to one side so I mentally account for that. If I mess up I take that screw out and do the one next to it instead then redo the other. Practice really does help though!
Hi Andrea is there any chance of you putting the base-making instructions in writing as you have done for the painting process? I need to convert all of your instructions to metric & it would be helpful to have written instructions as a starting point Thank you & keep up the fantastic work
Hi you guys!! I absolutely love your videos and really enjoy watching and learning from you. I was wondering if there is another type of wood you can recommend for the base other than red oak? For some reason I have a hard time finding that in my area. Also, I checked out your new etsy store and saw that the dresser already sold!! Congratulations!!! I have other etsy shops and thought about opening one for furniture as well. Would you mind sharing your experience shipping the piece? Did you use a moving company?
Awesome! What I think is missing from these furniture flip videos is the concept sketch on paper. Sketch it on paper first and let that be a roadmap for your project. Glad for you that you can make money doing what you love. I for one am searching for that very thing.
Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and plans. WOW! We are all so LUCKY 🍀. Can’t wait to make one of these. Love your all your videos! I love watching other woman rock power tools!! You have them mastered, go girl!!
These dressers are all beautiful. Thanks to you, and all the other brave DIY-ers out there, not only are these beauties getting to become a future heirloom for a whole new generation to love, but they are kept from becoming more landfill waste.
I really enjoy your videos and have been watching so many FF videos lately because I want to start to flip. This base style is absolutely beautiful and totally "Elevates" all pieces. I watched the video a few times, but maybe because I haven't worked with these tools, I have a harder time understanding exactly what is being done. Perhaps you can compile a pdf with line drawings and measurements so I can understand better. I understand that the actual Lengths and Widths are to be determined by the dimensions of the piece, but for example the base being 1/4" less than the piece is that on each side or in total so 1/8" on each side? I just know for me seeing line drawings and diagrams help me understand better and I know you have other PDF's out there. Thanks again for such great videos.
Does anyone know why a back piece is not necessary for these dressers? I just assumed there would be a 1x3 going the length of all 4 sides, but I suppose the front and side pieces are sufficient? (PS. Love this tutorial and love DIY Wife - we've been following for years!)
Hi Andrea love all your work, I am trying to build a base but am terrified as have never used power tools before 😮 just a question please- you said to make front & side bases 1/4” smaller then actual. But then you said to cut 3” from bases to account for the width of the leg. What I don’t understand is why 1/4 “ & not just 3” ? Thanx
Ok so im super new at this woodworking and flipping. You said you take off 1.25 inch of the whole measurement, right? and then 3 inches off ( cause the legs are two in front two on the back so 3 inches on the side boards and the front boards? also the angle was? Lovely tutorial im just slow brainstorming
"Elevate" "rise"...I see what you did there Dean 😆 Thank you for making Andrea a channel. Love seeing her style. Also, love the bloopers too.
“Raises it to another level” 😂😂👍
When I first found your channel I was like OMG her base is amazing! So happy you didn’t hold out on us! You are amazing girl! Love all your content and furniture flips.
Thank you so much!!
My wife began refurbishing furniture that has turned into a business for us. Your pieces come out nice. She is involved in a circle of folks that have turned this type of work into a business as well. I get involved in the building/reconstruction/repair aspect of the process. If I may humbly suggest some things that you may have already considered, or not. First - when you make the bases with your legs (which look great!), you may want to consider a corner brace behind each leg for strength when the furniture is slid across the floor. Secondly - when you remove the base around a triple dresser (wider dresser) it may be left with structural issues that will arise over time. The base that touches the ground and likely has added tabs creates support for the entire piece. It will be necessary to add a center leg for support. this can be done by adding the leg to the front or back of your base. You can also purchase an independent one that comes with a plate that will allow easy attachment. Without it there may be and likely will be eventual door and drawer performance issues that will occur over time. Just some food for thought. Congratulations on the success of your business.
I always see pple rip bases off old dressers and slap on a new base but often think there is gonna be structural issues. What if the legs fail? Accidents waiting to happen.
Better to buy Legs with braces.
Wow, I just love your style!
This custom base elevates your designs to a new level unlike any other on RUclips. Plus, I love the two of you together! The name and/or description should include words like "handcrafted design". It would definitely get my attention.
SWEET! Thank you so much for sharing! These bases turn a good dresser into fabulousness!!👏
I’ve honestly never requested anything from any content creator besides reaching out about this base. You guys came through like the champs you are. It’s a risk ‘revealing your secrets’ but I get the feeling it’s not about cutting out the competition for you guys. 🙂
Consistently impressed with you both.
Side note - I loved the fact that you guys kept the clips of your son in there. It adds a level of realness and authenticity to your channel. My son is constantly running up to hug my legs as I’m cooking so I completely relate.
Thanks again!
Thank you. This took a dresser I built to a different level!
The wood base totally updates each piece! Thanks for the tutorial
Pure genius. This makes a world of difference!
Very nice! Just wanted to watch again since I saw Furniture Flip Teacher adding a base to one of her pieces. She had splitting wood and was wondering where she went wrong so I wanted to come see to compare.
The AnDREAbase with accent on DREA so it sounds like it one word and not just her name. Such a cool idea.
Such a great base and video! Love this 👏
Badum-chhhh! (That was a drum sound because of your joke...."this base is one of the things that has allowed us to elevate the pieces"...lol). I JUST found you guys (literally just finished commenting on your "1 month of furniture flipping challenge" video)...I am so pumped! I will be binge watching your channel today 💕
Ha, I laugh a little every time I hear Dean say that still. Glad to have you watching!!
I love this Idea.. Thank you for sharing
I just found your channel from Katie Scott. You have Fabulous content 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿! Every man needs a DIY Wife. Now if could just find myself one lol.
Lol!! Glad to have you watching, thanks!
These bases really make the dressers look so good. What a great idea. I have a dresser I love but one of the front legs broke.. (currently resting on a brick) this gave us an idea about just making a new base for it.
Thank you for sharing this tutorial 🤗
Have you thought of doing a wood burn on these bases? Maybe to give you a little bit of variety? Just a thought...
I haven't, I'll keep that in mind!
#DIYWIFE I think you should call the base a ‘dance en pointe’ base as the feet remind me of a ballet dancer on her toes
Ok now I can't NOT see that haha
@@diywife sorry - just think about the beauty of it 💖
@@diywife just imagine pitching that to all those ballet loving folk/customers. I imagine as we say in UK 🇬🇧 they’re minted (rich) 😂
Also, I know you said you use 2x2's for your legs, but when measuring your side boards, you say they are 1 1/2 so deducting 3 inches from the measurement of dresser for the side slat base.. so are you trimming down your 2x2's at some point??
2"x2" is the listed size at the hardware store. If you actually measure them, they are 1.5"x1.5". They are not cut later. Similarly, a 1"x3" isn't actually 1"x3". It's 3/4"x2.5"
Thanks so much for asking this question I was wondering too. And thank you, Andrea, for the answer. I was just going to do it but it was going to make me a bit crazy.
The Audrey Base. 👊❤️
Gorgeous!! I wonder if I would be able to use this on the top of a China cabinet to give it more height? I’m thinking about a foot higher!
Yes Andrea, your base is such a plus. Your pieces are gorgeous on their own but, the added base detail gives them that rich elegance.
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for showing my husband and I how to do the base... Great Class..
How about " Lift ". Simple to the point. Love watching your projects. The added lifts look like was always part of the peice, so well done. Excellent job.
I really like this base and want to make one. I had to remove the whole base and there is not much left to screw the new base to. Can you recommend a solution to ensure the base it attached securely? Should I add a sheet of wood to the bottom or something similar? Thanks
I love your work. Every piece is a work of art. I want to add your base to the top of a china cabinet. I already sold the lower portion as a buffet. Because I need to elevate it a little higher I want to use legs about 18" tall. Do you think this will work at the higher height? I thought I would try it out, and it it feels wobbly, I could add cross pieces on the side and connect those with a long piece in the middle, so it looks like a capital letter I. I am planning to add a long piece in the back as well so my frame looks like a box with four legs. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! I actually did that exact thing and we have a video showing it! Definitely use a wood glue, and I would probably mount it to the wall just for safety. It would look good with the long pieces connected the legs lower down too!
@@diywife awesome! I’ll check it out. I am using a 1x6 and I decided to make the legs 12” instead of 18”. I feel a little better about it. Unfortunately, I cut my back 1x6 about a 1/4”” too short.😢😱😭 So I’m debating if I can make it work with a 3 sided base or spend another $18 for a new board. Measure 6 times, cut once.🤪
The base is a mid-century modern. I've refinished many with this base.
These custom wood bases are pure genius! I've been binging your entire channel over the past week or two, and I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing how you transform everything you touch. I must say, every time I see you use a saw without eye protection, I cringe. Protect your eyes, my dear! Keep up the great transformations! You've got some mad skills!
These bases really take the furniture pieces into a more midcentury modern realm, which is all the rage right now. looks great, will definitely be incorporating into my next project!
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Is anyone else trying furniture flipping and not getting much traction? I'm using Facebook marketplace, craigslist and Offerup. So far I've purchased 6 items, posted 5, and only have sold 2. I've officially been doing this for a week. Am I expecting too much too fast? It seems like others on youtube get most sales within a day or 2... hmm
I think selling 2 within a week is awesome!! Maybe I need to communicate that better here, I don't sell most of mine within a couple of days. Sometimes it's unpredictable and I'm surprised when one sells right away (right buyer right time I think) and other times I'll have one sit for weeks, even after lowering the price. Hang in there, you'll get a better feel for your market with time!
@@diywife Wow thank you so much for replying and I feel much better now! 💗 I'll keep at it:)
All about that base 😆👍🏾
Haha that's what I keep telling Dean... I want a shirt with that on it lol!
@@diywife You totally need that shirt!
I was thing this too 😹
I totally agree adding the bases to your furniture is one thing that helps the piece sell so well. It takes your redo to "another level". It truly turns a nice dresser into a "high end" work of art. So pun intended there's 2 names for you. Andrea's another level base or Andrea's high end foundation. No matter what name you decide to give it just know they look fabulous. Maybe Andrea's fabulous foundation. Ha ha I am going to stop now.
Love your channel and seeing all the projects. I also love the music choices. What is the music you play?
Thank you! All of the music is from the RUclips Studio's audio library :)
These bases are beautiful, thank you so much for your generous tutorial. Quick question. You mentioned you like to build the new base about 1/4 inch shorter than the piece. So that is 1/8 on each side or 1/4 inch on each side?
Forgive me if this question has already been answered or seems “duh”….😂… Do you only build sides and front? No back?? I worry about the stability???? Thank you for sharing. Your work is AMAZING!! 🤩
No it’s actually best to add a back! Especially on a larger or heavier piece :)
Agreed. The base is well worth the money. Every piece looks soo good
Love the base. I actually saw a video of someone using your base design.. and I loved it, so much so.. that I went looking for your channel. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Ha, that's funny! Thanks for looking for us, glad to have you watching!
Just in time for my dresser upgrade! Thank you for sharing. 😍
Mine, too!
I want to build one of these but need a center support as my drawers are sagging slightly in the center. Have you ever added a leg in the middle? Thanks
It’s like a mid century base! Thanks for the tutorial. We tried it tonight on ours. Definitely will take several tries to get it perfect 😬
The "Andrea Base"
ha I like that one :P -Dean
@@diywifeI AGREE
It has to be! It's just perfect IMHO
I’m using a simple pocket hole jig and I got the screws your recommended but I’m unsure of where to put the collar on the drill bit. Do you measure??
This looks very nice. I would like to try this. I'm trying to find something fun and something I'm good at to combat my depression. It was karate but I'm having some health problems so I can't do that anymore. Figured I'd try woodworking. Thank you for this interesting video.
Hey Andrea...... Is it the "Andrea Base" yet? It's very generous of you both to share this how-to with us. It really is special.🌷🌷
Ha I don't think we ever really landed on an official name, but we're happy to share!
I love all your work Andrea, you styles, colour sense etc. And the base you designed... it's so..."1930s ... modern, unfussy". I love it. I would call it the Andrea Peg Base! G Ire
You are awesome. Hubby gets Max points for creating your channel. You get standing ovation for your work and this great base. Anxious to give it a go. Found your link via Karen Scott. Love seeing that women are rocking this field. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing.
This is great! When you say you hold the 2X2 at an angle, do you know what angle that is? I’m trying to understand for when I attempt this!
I think I cut at about 15* but there’s not really a correct angle to cut, just as long as both match!
✨Brilliant✨
Thank you for being so generous with your creativity and hard work. It truly is encouraging.
Just wanted to drop a quick thank you for the video! Used it today and was perfect! Followed the steps exactly and loving the final result. Tried to find ya on FB and IG to tag and say thx but couldn’t find ya there… I did let folks know where I learned it and shared the link to both tho 👊 Have a blessed day 🙏
modern wedge base - is the name - let me know if I win Hahahaha
Hi! I love your videos and can't wait to get started flipping!! I would like to download your paint process sheet and have subscribed but I don't know where to find it.
I think this has actually been coined the DIY Wife Base!
Thank you thank you for making a separate tutorial! I absolutely love this and it does make it more modern and stunning!
Love saving furniture from the dump 🙏🏼💗😊
I was waiting for this! Thanks I love the video
You are both so inspirational. Behind every successful woman there is a man lifting her up and supporting her. You guys rock!
I tried to do this base for the first time and I was so proud when I did and because I’m not an expert YET when I slid the furniture to move it to place the back leg kind of moved 😔 definitely a learning process and next time I will do a lot better with the wood glue/ tighten everything better. I GOT THIS!
I definitely need to give this a try! Fantastic style Andrea 🖤
I'd love to see that!! I've been binge watching your videos over here lately, SO much great work!!
@@diywife awe, thank you! Shoot me a DM on IG or Facebook and we can talk shop 😉
Amazing wood design, congrats! I thought of «Woodrea» and than «Wandrea» (starting with wood & Andrea...than Wandrea...wood, wand, Andrea. The «Wandrea» is the perfect name hahaha! Sending much love to you guys at #DIYWIFE (ps: I googled «Wandrea» nothing is called that name...so there you go ;-) «Woodrea» is more common though.
Haha, love all the ideas, thanks!!
Hi,
If the feet is made out of 2x2 why substract 1.5” of each length?
In my neck of the woods I can only find 1.5”
Here dimensional lumber is never what it’s actually called, so a 2x2 actually measures 1.5x1.5” ;)
I am in love with your wood base...I think the name should be THE DREA BASE...I'm obsessed, can't wait to try it...It can be eligent or casual depending on the piece...🥰
just subscribe to your chanel, love what I'm seeing, and allow me to coment, please use some safety glasses. greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks, I'm trying to be better about doing that!
Where do I go to get the painting process pdf? I would like to attempt to make my own coffee bar
It's a great idea. Thank you for sharing. I tried it and everything went very well until I tried to assemble it. Joining hardwood pieces is deceptively difficult, especially the legs to the long side. I will keep trying since i can see how gorgeous the base is.
I haven't tried it yet, so appreciate your honesty!
In my notes... I titled the base...
"Andrea's Base".
The shape may exist in the furniture world but I'm using Andrea's measurements, product advice & techniques. Tyvm-
You are an inspiration
Thank you so much I'm in the process of upgrading a dresser for my mother in law I'm following your process I tried to shutout yall out on ig but couldn't find ya
Thank you for that tutorial I was wondering how Andrea did that she's the great artists and inventing that stand. I super love the one in the restroom that one looks super cool.
Love this! Is there a rule of thumb for how much weight of a dresser it will hold?
Please help,,in process of assembly, and I CANNOT get screws all the way in!! I'm using screw for hard wood and I just can't sink them..
I purchased a $5 Dresser and will use this base for the restoration. I want to use a paint that was shown in one of the posts. As soon as I find it. :) I am excited to start my first project.
Love all your videos! you guys are awesome, quick question I love the black floral prints you used to decorate your finished flips. Where are they from?
Andrea and Dean, do you have a website? You mentioned some downloads but I'm not sure how to find them. I'm also interested in the bathroom vanity that you show in this video. I'd love to get the details about how that's constructed, I really need a new vanity! Love your videos! Thanks!
Thank you so much for a tutorial and sharing your design, how about Elevation Base by Andrea. Christine 🇨🇦
I was so hoping you would make a video about this. Thank you.
Big hello from Australia 🇦🇺 I just found your channel ❤️Thank you so much for sharing all your fabulous ideas 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. I love the base 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
How about the " Booster Dresser" by etc. your name or however you can put it together
I've added legs of various shapes, sizes, and materials, but I HAVE to try this on a piece. Luv it❣
What color is that green? That's the color I want for my accent color for my new Master..💖
Thank you for sharing with us how you made the base. Great tutorial.
I made my first base after following your video 💖 Mine doesn't look as good as yours, but I am super happy with how it turned out. Do you have any tips/tricks for keeping the legs and boards straight and where you want them while you are drilling in the screws? Mine kept squirming around on me and didn't always end up straight or where I wanted them exactly. I really love this base and I plan to use it more, but I need to figure out this little issue. Thanks for another great video!!
Oh way to go!! I just hold them as tightly together as I can, and I also know that when the screws are tightened they pull the wood slightly to one side so I mentally account for that. If I mess up I take that screw out and do the one next to it instead then redo the other. Practice really does help though!
Hi Andrea is there any chance of you putting the base-making instructions in writing as you have done for the painting process?
I need to convert all of your instructions to metric & it would be helpful to have written instructions as a starting point
Thank you & keep up the fantastic work
Hi you guys!! I absolutely love your videos and really enjoy watching and learning from you. I was wondering if there is another type of wood you can recommend for the base other than red oak? For some reason I have a hard time finding that in my area. Also, I checked out your new etsy store and saw that the dresser already sold!! Congratulations!!! I have other etsy shops and thought about opening one for furniture as well. Would you mind sharing your experience shipping the piece? Did you use a moving company?
Andreas Base....love this creative original design!
I found the identical dresser you made over in black! Would like to post when I am done. Thanks so much for the instructions. Keep ‘em coming!
Oh that's so fun! I would love to see!
This is so awesome! The furniture and the loving husband making a channel for his wife
Awesome! What I think is missing from these furniture flip videos is the concept sketch on paper. Sketch it on paper first and let that be a roadmap for your project. Glad for you that you can make money doing what you love. I for one am searching for that very thing.
When making your base, do you do all 4 sides, or just 3 sided??
Love your content. You guys are so talented! This base is next level. I’m swooning over it.
Hi Guys, love these bases 😍 Just wondering if there is a link anywhere to a printable version of the instructions for making these?
Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and plans. WOW! We are all so LUCKY 🍀. Can’t wait to make one of these. Love your all your videos! I love watching other woman rock power tools!! You have them mastered, go girl!!
These dressers are all beautiful. Thanks to you, and all the other brave DIY-ers out there, not only are these beauties getting to become a future heirloom for a whole new generation to love, but they are kept from becoming more landfill waste.
Its all about the Base! LOVE! You are amazing!
I really enjoy your videos and have been watching so many FF videos lately because I want to start to flip. This base style is absolutely beautiful and totally "Elevates" all pieces. I watched the video a few times, but maybe because I haven't worked with these tools, I have a harder time understanding exactly what is being done. Perhaps you can compile a pdf with line drawings and measurements so I can understand better. I understand that the actual Lengths and Widths are to be determined by the dimensions of the piece, but for example the base being 1/4" less than the piece is that on each side or in total so 1/8" on each side? I just know for me seeing line drawings and diagrams help me understand better and I know you have other PDF's out there. Thanks again for such great videos.
I agree. I am so afraid to attempt this. But I am the only one holding me back I know but I am a planner and need to see it laid out as well
Does anyone know why a back piece is not necessary for these dressers? I just assumed there would be a 1x3 going the length of all 4 sides, but I suppose the front and side pieces are sufficient? (PS. Love this tutorial and love DIY Wife - we've been following for years!)
Hi Andrea love all your work, I am trying to build a base but am terrified as have never used power tools before 😮 just a question please- you said to make front & side bases 1/4” smaller then actual. But then you said to cut 3” from bases to account for the width of the leg. What I don’t understand is why 1/4 “ & not just 3” ? Thanx
Thanks so much for sharing this! I always loved your bases and have been wanting to make one myself! Keep up the great videos!!
I love the base. You should name them the " wiferly base". Hint hint... Huggs
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. Coffee it's on me! :)
Ok so im super new at this woodworking and flipping. You said you take off 1.25 inch of the whole measurement, right? and then 3 inches off ( cause the legs are two in front two on the back so 3 inches on the side boards and the front boards? also the angle was? Lovely tutorial im just slow brainstorming