Backyard Woodworking #2: Reclaimed Redwood Table (with planterbox down the middle!)

That made a very cool looking table! I’m curious how you did the ‘planter’ down the center: plastic lined box under the “curvy planterbox”?

-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm

Love it! Do you have any tips on your experience cleaning up used wood? I’m about to score a bunch of old barn wood and would appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks!

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Sandman,

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What a Clever Idea, I Like It, alot, and succulents are the perfect choice for this table. They will quite nicely accent the redwood as it again will turn a weathered silvery gray.

...and a ‘wink and a nod’ from Mother Nature for repurposing the redwood lumber.

Very nicely done. – Grandpa Len

-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.

Thanks GrandpaLen!

Hey gfadvm – I built a regular trough down the middle of the table (with drain holes) and then made sure that when I cut the opening in the table – i stayed within the width of the planterbox sides. Plastic under the dirt with holes to match. Be sure to water it well before your party so you don’t have it dripping on your guests knees!!

Hey BareFeet – Cleaning old wood is one amazing and filthy endeavor! I have found that you need to make sure you get all the nails out – metal detectors are available – but that is the tricky one. Then I use my beltsander and grind all the grit, dry-rot, and whatever was on the outside of the board. Cut the ends to remove as much checking as i can, then with a MUCH cleaner board – I rip, plane and joint per regular.

I think that I am also dedicating some tools just for this type of work as it is murder on the blades. – who said there wan’t a reason for Harbor Freight!! ;)

The beltsander is the king – get a monster and a real good vacuum so you don’t die of black-lung.

It looks even better than it did on Facebook. Good job.
Ray K

-- Ray - Spokane, WA - “Most people don’t recognize opportunity because it’s usually disguised as hard work.” - Unknown

Thanks for the reply

-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm