Garden table refresh

Simple really. 

Sand (use sanding block and sandpaper) 

Brush off dust from sanding 

Leave for a while (for dust to settle/disappear)

Brush all surfaces with teak oil (or similar)

Leave to dry, then apply second coat

Voila, job done 

Refurbishing church pew / bench

Having seen the old church pew deteriorate for quite a while, I finally got started on the refurbishment programme.. I guess the garden is a landscape/urban realm - and the bench is a part of that.  

I removed all old wood; seat and backrest. A friendly neighbour gave me old decking planks (as I like to remake remodel - take a break and listen to this:). 

It's great to use old materials - they get to be reused rather than just thrown away and often not properly recycled. 

Sawing the back rest bit to fit the length of the seat. 

Two pieces of timber planks were drilled and bolted together (with temporary bolts as I source more suitable bolts). 

Now the bench is sturdy and will need sanding and protecting (teak oil).

Finally, after a very long time I can sit on the bench again!!