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Bench Project.....

FWRealtor
FWRealtor Posts: 57
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I acquired this bench from a businesswoman in town (Fort Worth, TX) who said it was stationed downtown until the late 60's. I had the frame ends and pieces powder coated and added all new stainless steel hardware. I cut and rounded the edges for the white oak slats. The sanding process was pretty extensive as there were 4 coats of varnish applied. I used 220 grit in between each coat of varnish.

Most importantly, I got to work in the shop a little bit with my 85 year old grandfather and my dad. I am really pleased with how this turned out. Thanks for letting me share. 
Big Green Egg Owner since 2012
Fort Worth ,Texas
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,365
    Just clicked on your post.. Looks like I have a similar bench which I have been procrastinating over.. I need to get my act together and restore mine.. Your restored bench looks awesome and great to have your dad and grandfather help.. 
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • jbreed
    jbreed Posts: 98
    Looks great! Certainly a labor of love. Nice work
    Castle Rock, CO - always a Husker
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,457
    No offense but that is no antique per see. I have the very same bench. It was made in China and I only paid $40 brand new.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • FWRealtor
    FWRealtor Posts: 57
    Mine is cast iron forged in the U.S. 
    Big Green Egg Owner since 2012
    Fort Worth ,Texas
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited April 2016
    RRP said:
    No offense but that is no antique per see. I have the very same bench. It was made in China and I only paid $40 brand new.
    Just because you bought a replica does not mean his is not an antique.lol
    That's what China does best...
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,365
    johnmitchell said:
    Just clicked on your post.. Looks like I have a similar bench which I have been procrastinating over.. I need to get my act together and restore mine.. Your restored bench looks awesome and great to have your dad and grandfather help.. 
    Mine belonged to my father in law, we brought it out in a container from South Africa when we moved here 15 years ago.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • chadpsualum
    chadpsualum Posts: 409
    Photo Egg said:
    RRP said:
    No offense but that is no antique per see. I have the very same bench. It was made in China and I only paid $40 brand new.
    Just because you bought a replica does not mean his is not an antique.lol
    That's what China does best...
    Plus the most important part was him being able to work with his Dad and Grandfather on this project.  Doesn't sound like he's trying to make a flip on Pickers or anything...
    North Pittsburgh, PA
    1 LGE
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    Great post! Very cool. Thanks for sharing 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,457
    FWRealtor said:
    Mine is cast iron forged in the U.S. 
    cool! I meant no disrespect. 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,365
    @FWRealtor. My wife would like to know if we can contract your dad and granddad to commission our bench =).. Once again great job and post..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • FWRealtor
    FWRealtor Posts: 57
    Sure if you've got several years to wait. Lol 
    Big Green Egg Owner since 2012
    Fort Worth ,Texas
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,457
    Questions about the powder coating. Did you sand blast it first or did "they" do that for you? Also where are powder coaters listed in the phone book? And lastly if I may be so brazen to ask - how much did that cost? 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • FWRealtor
    FWRealtor Posts: 57
    I had it blasted and coated by a local powder shop. I had it done in 2013 and it cost 125, cash. I sat on the pieces for a while, obviously, before I got to the slats. The powder shop had a location with a very visible sign on my route to church. I stopped in one day and took a look at some of their work and set it up. I'm sure you could easily find a good shop in the phone book or off google. 


    Big Green Egg Owner since 2012
    Fort Worth ,Texas
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Nice work.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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