Tag Archives: scaffolding planks

Reclaimed timber garden table

I have written before about my scaffolding garden benches. A pair of scaffolding tables were made at the same time. These were early upcycling creations and their flaws have created rustic charm. When we moved into our new house, my wife was keen for garden furniture, refusing to buy, I set to work with reclaimedContinue reading “Reclaimed timber garden table”

Raspberry raised beds and supports

You can’t beat raspberries, I find them tastier than strawberries. To provide the perfect growing conditions I used some reclaimed scaffolding boards to create a raised bed and some added heat. Rasps can grow high and scraggy, so some old fenceposts were screwed for height and some pallot boards and wire to brace. It’s doneContinue reading “Raspberry raised beds and supports”

Scaffolding woodstore

After taming my side garden, I had wood and logs coming out of my ears. Quick and cheap wood stores were required and my trusted recycled scaffolding planks came to good use yet again. This smaller store is close to my side door and perfect for nipping out in a cold night to grab logs.Continue reading “Scaffolding woodstore”

Scaffolding and fence post garden bench

Scaffolding and fence post garden bench When we moved in my wife threatened buying garden furniture.  I refused to entertain the notion and quickly set to work making a table and benches.  The benches are four reclaimed fence posts for legs and one metre of scaffolding plank to sit on. There are dowels screwed intoContinue reading “Scaffolding and fence post garden bench”

Utility room dresser

This was a big job. We have a utility room and it had a lot of dead space with a drain box, freezer, radiator and window.  You couldn’t buy something to fit – the only solution was to make something bespoke! Just so happens I know a man who likes making things! There was aContinue reading “Utility room dresser”

Oxford Wood Recycling

Some people love clothes shopping or visiting John Lewis.  I love wood stores, and I particularly love Oxford Wood Recycling.  A charity that collects old wood and sells it on.  Sometimes refurbing a little, but mostly leaving it to your own devices.  They have large stocks of your usual stuff like cable reels, pallets, doors,Continue reading “Oxford Wood Recycling”