My friend Renee & her dad had a yard sale Saturday. Since her dad is a contractor, I knew there would be something right up my alley there. I got nearly 50 spindles of different lengths for $5. A new bathroom sink for $10 and DH got a table for his router for $5.
8 of the spindles were just to short to be a railing, so I made a bench instead. SinceI had some spare 1x6's from another project, I *yes, on my own while DH was at work) ripped them down on the table saw and used the cut off saw to make them 6 feet long for the length and 16 inches long for the depth.
I used screws to put the cut off spindles on as legs and cut braces for extra support.
We used a 1/2 inch block for a spacer, so that the water will drain off, since it's going outside.
Then Bre & I painted it in a sky blue. Not bad for about $5 in wood and 2 hours of work. Now we can enjoy it all summer long.
Join the crew over at Rhoda's to see their great yard sale finds.
Also see other people's ideas at Between Naps on the Porch.
Amazing! So pretty--and I bow to you...you used the table saw. I'm not allowed to (for my own safety, honestly...stroke in 1994 left me with a wee bit fine motor control. I stand there and boss him around instead ;D)
ReplyDeleteI love the bench and it looks like it would be so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteOh I am totally impressed with your vision and the end result!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bench. What a great project. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteVery cool ! What a deal and how creative you have been. Great having a handy hubby ! It will be so pretty outside !
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kammy
I love your bench, and the color you chose is lovely! I always grab spindles when I see them. I've made 2 tables so far, and a plantstand. I have no idea what I think I am doing with the rest of them!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the spindles! You're so clever! The bench looks great :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
How creative! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love the bench and very impressed that you did it yourself. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I so admire your talent. :)
ReplyDeleteToni
I'm impressed too... Its a beautiful bench and your shopping skills are impressive too!
ReplyDelete~Really Rainey~
wow I think this is one hot project, gotta say I just love looking at things like this for inspiration
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Sarah
ABeachCottage
Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Now thats 2 hours well spent indeed!! Great job, love the legs....take care, Chrissy
ReplyDeleteGina, that's gorgeous! And I'm totally jealous that you have power tools & can rip things yourself. One of these days, I'm gonna get me more power. Thanks for playing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT project! I love the bench - good job:)
ReplyDeleteNice job!! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired! Love the paint job, very beachy.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, love the bench...thanks for the step by step instructions by pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
I love it!!!! Very creative. Come by to see my transformation! If you like what you see, please subscribe to my blog in the right hand column. Just hit the word "Follow" and stay updated on lots of great tips!
ReplyDeleteThat looks a like a simple project and it looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteYou rock! I love using power tools too! Great vision for using the spindles for a bench. Love your other posts too. Thanks for visiting my blog today.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Traci
The bench is adorable. I am very impressed that you built it yourself. I need to get over my fear of power tools. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have skills! Great job on that bench! It'll be a great summer go to bench that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I too like power tools, and have used spindles for various things besides their intended purpose. Boys shouldn't have all the fun with those tools!
ReplyDeleteScribbler
I love it!!! And I am so impressed that you did it all by yourself. I guess not everyone is like me. The bench turned out fabulous!!!
ReplyDelete* I ADORE seeing projects like this ~~~ "Something for (basically) nothing", except a creative mind & knowledge of hammmer & nails... SOOO COOOOL!!!!!!! HUGE KUDOS!!!
ReplyDeleteBest, Linda *
You're amazing! I'm afraid of power tools so no "ripping" for me! It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteManuela
I am very, very impressed! I love the bench and can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the spindles.
ReplyDeleteAww, what an adorable bench! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow. I want to be like you!
ReplyDeleteYou could sell any extra legs on ebay!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I have about 9 or 10 spindles that my friend gave me because they are redoing an old house and they took them off their porch. They have been sitting in the basement for almost a year with good intentions. Now I know exactly what to do with them. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic bench you made. Love that big pile of spindles. Oh, the things you can do with them.
ReplyDeleteyou have some serious skilz!!! I can imagine all the entertaining that can be done with this....for food, drinks, plants, decor.....this is a GREAT project! :)
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