How can I repurpose rails from a old park bench?
How to and what to repurpose Rails from a old park bench?
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Make a new bench, with a wood frame. I’d borrow ideas from one one the iconic “modern” ones, but I like “modern” styling.
Are you talking about the metal pieces or the wooden rails?
Hi Cheryl,
Pinterest has a few ideas, maybe you can create from what they have to offer:
https://www.pinterest.com/jeanninewilmot/diy-benches-repurposed/
Hi Cheryl,
I am not sure if they are wood pieces or metal but if there are wood, here is something I did with an old piece of banister which would be about the same size/width as bench rails. Hope it helps...
http://www.recreateddesigns.com/2017/05/what-to-do-with-a-piece-of-an-old-banister/
They would look pretty in the garden. You could use it as a trellis for the peas.
Hi Cheryl, if the rails are in a good condition, you can add slates and recreate the park bench. We did it a few years back and that lovely bench is still going strong