New garden bench

[Eibhlin ni Sheambrai]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Gormal]

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

[Eibhlin ni Sheambrai]

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]

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

[melissabell]

that looks great!!! you really do inspire

[felix1]

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

[Eibhlin ni Sheambrai]

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!