New garden bench

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 01-05-2015 , 12:19 PM** #1

I bought two metal ends for a bench a year ago at an auction for €3. They sat in the shed for a year while I thought many times 'I must get some wood for that bench'. I was at the re-cycling centre the other day and there in the timber re-cycling were three lengths of wood from a bed--perfect. Brought them home, cut them to 3ft lengths, put it all together, sanded, stained and varnished and Hey Presto--a lovely little bench for the princely sum of €3. Happy Days!!

lizann · **Posted: 01-05-2015 , 07:57 PM** #2

Well done you it looks amazing. I have two cast iron ends for a seat and you've inspired me to do something with them so tks

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 02-05-2015 , 10:19 PM** #3

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Originally Posted by lizann

Well done you it looks amazing. I have two cast iron ends for a seat and you've inspired me to do something with them so tks

Absolutely. I have two of them myself so hopefully will get started on that next. Amazing how often garden furniture is discarded at the end of the season when a quick upcycle could have it ready for next year. Don't forget to post phtos when you do it. I usually forge cthe before!!

lizann · **Posted: 02-05-2015 , 10:23 PM** #4

In the middle of doing bathroom at the moment but will remember to take photos of bench before and hopefully after!! ;-)

Gormal · **Posted: 11-05-2015 , 01:21 PM** #5

Lovely, wish I could find bits n bobs like that down here.

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 11-05-2015 , 05:41 PM** #6

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Originally Posted by Gormal

Lovely, wish I could find bits n bobs like that down here.

Hi Gormal, think I am just lucky!! Working on another one now, again ends sitting in the shed and using recycled wood. Photos to follow.

mar754 · **Posted: 20-06-2015 , 11:39 PM** #7

Looks great, would love a recycling centre like that near me.

melissabell · **Posted: 18-11-2015 , 09:40 PM** #8

that looks great!!! you really do inspire

felix1 · **Posted: 19-11-2015 , 03:51 PM** #9

Where is that re-cycling centre? You did a lovely job on the bench

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 21-11-2015 , 08:53 PM** #10

Hi Felix, the recycling centre is at Golden Island behind Tesco. you are not actually supposed to take stuff but they usually turn a blind eye. Was there today and took a few pieces from the timber recycling to chop up for firewood. Great for getting the fire started!

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	Posted: 01-05-2015 , 12:19 PM #1
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	New garden bench I bought two metal ends for a bench a year ago at an auction for €3. They sat in the shed for a year while I thought many times 'I must get some wood for that bench'. I was at the re-cycling centre the other day and there in the timber re-cycling were three lengths of wood from a bed--perfect. Brought them home, cut them to 3ft lengths, put it all together, sanded, stained and varnished and Hey Presto--a lovely little bench for the princely sum of €3. Happy Days!! Attached Images

	Posted: 01-05-2015 , 07:57 PM #2
lizann Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dublin city Posts: 49	bench Well done you it looks amazing. I have two cast iron ends for a seat and you've inspired me to do something with them so tks

	Posted: 02-05-2015 , 10:23 PM #4
lizann Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dublin city Posts: 49	bench In the middle of doing bathroom at the moment but will remember to take photos of bench before and hopefully after!! ;-)

	Posted: 11-05-2015 , 01:21 PM #5
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 684	Lovely, wish I could find bits n bobs like that down here.

	Posted: 20-06-2015 , 11:39 PM #7
mar754 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cork City Posts: 611	Garden Bench Looks great, would love a recycling centre like that near me.

	Posted: 18-11-2015 , 09:40 PM #8
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	that looks great!!! you really do inspire

	Posted: 19-11-2015 , 03:51 PM #9
felix1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: athlone Posts: 197	Where is that re-cycling centre? You did a lovely job on the bench

	Posted: 21-11-2015 , 08:53 PM #10
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	recycling centre Hi Felix, the recycling centre is at Golden Island behind Tesco. you are not actually supposed to take stuff but they usually turn a blind eye. Was there today and took a few pieces from the timber recycling to chop up for firewood. Great for getting the fire started!