Work bench turned Buffet
by
Laurie C
Here are my before and after pics of this old work bench. After taking a lot if your suggestions into consideration I am now using it as a buffet in my informal kitchen eating area.
We just cleaned and sanded the heck out of it. I used Howard's Natural beeswax orange oil finish. Lined the drawers with a plastic backed burlap and the cans with coffee colored felt. I love how it turned out! It will get some good use at our parties and I can still move it out doors for entertaining on the patio.
We just cleaned and sanded the heck out of it. I used Howard's Natural beeswax orange oil finish. Lined the drawers with a plastic backed burlap and the cans with coffee colored felt. I love how it turned out! It will get some good use at our parties and I can still move it out doors for entertaining on the patio.
Before
After some cleaning and sanding, before the finish.
Drawers after sanding. I left the dewar pulls alone, except for cleaning, because I loved the rusty old look.
This is before sanding a lot more of the old dirty paint off. We also pulled a lot of nails and various other metal out of the top. Left the holes though.
Here it is in it's new home.
We used the can slide out on top for silverware holder.
In case you are wondering where the cans are.
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OMG I want this! It is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy that you left it natural instead of painting it. AND I'm happy that YOU kept it! Thanks for sharing your wonderful project. Happy Holidays.
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Love it!
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