There were several repairs neccessary, including a new central support, which I measured and made at home using my new bandsaw which cuts curved shapes, making the repair possible. The whole support structure was very weak and I have 'beefed it up' considerably, whilst trying to make it look good.
This afternoon I took the 'mod' along and fitted it and it is now very strong. A couple more modifications are required which can be done easily.
Then we got to work with an orbital sander and elbow grease and I am really pleased, and somewhat surprised, that that teak woodwork is in very good condition, and the bench is looking a lot better.
Next time I go I shall take my blow torch and scraper to get some thick paint off at the back and then we shall apply a coat of wood preserver over the entire bench.
Very pleased with it and great to know I have made it strong enough for three people to sit on it.
Shame we did not take a 'before' photo.
It looks great! I know they'll love it in their garden!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy ~ my live these days seems to be revolving around tree benches, benches and bird houses . . . love it and have bought some fabulous new tools. The man at the wood distribution centre wants me to give him some samples so I can sell them. He laughed when I said it was for up markey blue tits, great tits and robins who want a 'pad' to entice nice birds . . . lol
DeleteYes I agree the 'big kids' will like it when finished. I made some additional parts for the chasis today and all waiting for the weekend.
Hi Eddie - well done - nothing like saving a lovely bench .. and teak is such an excellent wood - lovely to see - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary ~ I too like teak . . :)
DeleteLooks grand
ReplyDeleteAnd well in hand
There on the green land
As it can stand
Going right to town
With many benches down
Or on the go
You won't be lacking for places to sit when you go out though.
Ihave a friend who has a bench.
DeleteI call her the wench with the bench . . . lol
When I say it it makes her laugh
One day I'll send a photograph.
I got it for her on-line
She loves it and says it's fine.
I am going to trace a template
So I can make a duplicate.
It looks to be not that hard
and then I can keep it at my yard.
HI Eddie....
ReplyDeleteOh it will look great when all oiled up!
Now...get that tree bench done! Hahaha!
We are wet here...again!
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Yes, I think it will.
DeleteOK . . . getting on with the tree bench . . . lol
Decking boards arriving on Thursday and hopefully I can get cracking with it and get it transferred to site and to it's final resting place . . . :)
Then may I sit down and have a rest? . . . haha
We are dry here at present but next week looks a shocker . .
Thank you for restoring this to a beautiful and useful piece for the garden.
ReplyDeleteLovely already....
(I love wooden furniture to look a bit ancient/aged. I think it shows much beauty.)
Thank you, Jackie, loved doing it and more to come . . :)
DeleteThat's really lovely. It's very like a teak bench that was at my mum's house for years. After she died, I took a lot of furniture back to Canada, but could not take the bench and gave it away..... I wonder if it is still being sat on and looked after. I hope so.
ReplyDeleteI hope it is still in use and graced with someone's derrier . . lol
DeleteWe are dry here at present but next week looks a shocker . .
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