Just slightly changing the subject, when we moved here 8 years ago, there was one of those all in one things you get outside pubs, bench each side attached to a table, thought it was odd it only had seating one side, last year, Hubby stained it, called me out, he found a lever underneath, the table folds down to the back, and makes a very nice bench with a back to rest on, who knew!! So clever.
That one seems very heavy duty, but I'm sure a decent chippy could knock up something excellent for a better price. It depends how you're going to use it, but I wouldn't have thought most people would need something so weighty. It would only be necessary if you were having lots of heavy pots and soil/compost on top
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Might sound a bit odd, but I seem to see a lot of oak dining tables being sold for next to nothing these days. I wonder if it would be an idea for a conversion job?
The carpenter has suggested an old door he has and think it would look fine.I like the idea of recycling something and should look quite 'rustic'.We shall see. He cannot now come tomorrow as the hinges won't be here till Wednesday
“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
That one seems very heavy duty, but I'm sure a decent chippy could knock up something excellent for a better price.
A sheet of marine ply and some treated 2x2 would make a cheap frame with less sanding required and be sturdy enough. I'd have drop down legs instead of the fiddly brackets too. I like the upcycled door though.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I'm sorry but, if I spent more than £50 on that, I'd be unhappy. Any kitchen supplier will do a 4ft length of worktop with edging strips. Three stout galvanised hinges and a similar length of 3 x 3 to mount it on the wall, then a pair of folding legs to clip to the underside when folded down will complete the job. If a local Vectis chippie wants £270 to do a simple job like that, he's profiteering or doesn't want the job? Isn't there a retired DIY enthusiast around that would like to demonstrate his skills?
The carpenter came early this morning and put up the new potting bench. I love it! When it is folded against the wall you can barely see it. Functional but looks attractive too. Was happy with the final cost as well.
“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
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It depends how you're going to use it, but I wouldn't have thought most people would need something so weighty. It would only be necessary if you were having lots of heavy pots and soil/compost on top
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Will keep you updated!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
He cannot now come tomorrow as the hinges won't be here till Wednesday
I love it!
When it is folded against the wall you can barely see it.
Functional but looks attractive too.
Was happy with the final cost as well.