7/8/09

Reader favorite revisited

It's Transformation Thursday here at the Shabby Chic Cottage! Be sure to link your projects at the bottom of the post. This week is about using what you have, so I thought I would post a previous project that used some yard sale scored spindles & a little wood.


Today I thought we would revisit a project from a couple of months back that was definitely a reader favorite.


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. Since I 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.

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41 comments:

  1. That is amazing. it looks great and so useful.

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  3. I like it just as much this time around. How well do the spindles hold up under the weight of people. I even like the color you painted it. Nice job and well done.

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  5. Those legs are incredibly strong, amazingly enough! We have all four, DH, both girls and I have all been on it at once and not even a wobble. I think it's the combination of so many legs and the strong construction with the braces inside on the corners that keep it all together so well.

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  6. I love that bench! What a great transformation!!!

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  7. Your are very talented...the bench is a simple attractive design. Wonderful...

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  8. I remember reading this post and thought it was such a great idea. I still do!!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower! I have entered your name once in all 4 of my remaining "Christmas in July" giveaways (every Wednesday). I'll announce the winner on Friday.
    Blessings to you,
    Traci

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  10. What a FUN bench! I just got some turquoise paint and will be doing our old metal bench. So glad I saw yours first...I know I'll love mine.

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  11. Gina,

    I had missed that so I am glad you reposted. That is awesome! What a great project for little cash! I LOVE that bench! Sweet deal! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday in Bloggeritaville

    Leigh
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  12. That bench is adorable. You are so talented. Thanks for the inspiration. Love & blessings from NC!

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  14. Are you kidding me? LOVE IT!

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  15. Hello! Found you via Kimba's party and linked up here, too. Thanks for hosting! That bench is too cute - great colors!

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  16. I love a DIY gal! Bravo! What a great looking bench.

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  20. This project is right up my alley, it's fantastic! Thanks for the DIY, I need to find a contractor friend :)

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  21. My goodness you make it seem so easy. I would love to try this but I would probably miss the whole project up.Thanks for sharing!! Daisy~

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  22. I remember when you shared this before. It's so neat what you did. Thrifty and creative!
    Dawn

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  23. I love that bench! It looks great on the porch.

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  24. Woohoo!!! I get to participate again!!! I am using an old post but I LOVE it!!! I love your bench...and the color, FACINATING!!!

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  25. It turned out great. You did good. :)
    Glenda

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  26. I remember the post showing your sweet porch all fixed up - YOU have done such a great job and I love the bench!

    blessings
    mary

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  27. What a beautiful job, a wonderful way to recycle and use what you have. Ingenious idea! Thanks for the DIY tips.

    Debra
    Shabby Cottage Shops

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  28. Yep, yep...still lovin' your bench! Those cute legs are killin' me! And the pillows made out of the denim - so fabulous and looks really cute sitting there.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  29. I wish I was as creative and talented as you. Iwoulld have never thought of that. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Adorable! 2 hours seems really quick! Love the color :)

    All the best,
    Allison

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  31. What a cool project...love the color! Blessings to you.

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  32. A girl after my own heart....... knows her way around tools..... you go girl..... love the bench and your construction is flawless.... sweeeeet..
    HUgs
    Linda

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  33. So inspiring. I wish my little brain thought like this! Thanks!

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  35. Fabulous! I'll file this one away for future reference. We have a box of spindles in our crawlspace just crying out for a new life.

    :) Amy

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  37. I am so jealous of all you creative project royalties.

    Looks fabulous.

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  38. Love your bench. Great colour, and great re-use of those spindles.

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  40. Looks fantastic. Love the blue that you added to the top. Just great!

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  41. Wow! So creative! Love the bench.
    Blessings
    Lisa

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