Tired Old Bench
by
Sandra Crosbie
(IC: homeowner)
I bought this bench in my local supermarket 12 years ago.
The weather and the dampness of the area took its toll on the wood.
The weather and the dampness of the area took its toll on the wood.
I was going to throw it out, but I decided to try to redo it myself.
I got my hubby with his powerful angle grinder to cut the offending hardware off.
I used walnut stain and clear varnish. I let it dry inside my house because it just rained too much over the past few days. It was too cold at night so it wouldn't dry properly if I left it in the garage.
I painted the iron work with Rustoleum all surface gloss paint. Oh I really really love the coverage and finish of that paint.
I was here on my own when I decided to put it back together, ( not a great idea ).
I managed to get enough of a grip with the bolts to put the second side up. It was coming together.
I finally got it on. After dancing back and forth for a good 10 minutes. I had it on its side, laying down, any position I could do to bolt it on.
All done. I have put it back outside the front of my house. Hopeful it will last 12 more years.
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Published May 12th, 2016 4:48 AM
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Dobi on Sep 10, 2017
we had an old glider that we had bought probably over twenty years ago, it weathered pretty good until just the last couple years. It was cedar, the wood has just rotted through. I had thought of fixing it, but didn't know when I would find the time.... my son has it and he redid it. all is not wasted! good job on yours! it looks fantastic! and I know that metal was heavy!
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Sandra Crosbie on Sep 10, 2017Thank you Dobi. That metal is quite heavy. I love fixing / making things. 👍
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