DIY Garden Bench Restoration You Won't Believe

This video is a timelapse transformation of an old, neglected bench that was sitting outside for 10 years. The video shows the entire restoration process, from cleaning and repairing the wood to painting and adding new details. No words are spoken in the video, but the satisfying visuals and upbeat music will keep you hooked until the very end.
Here are some of the things you'll see in the video:
The bench before the restoration: It's covered in dirt, grime, and even dog bites!
The cleaning process: The transformation begins with a thorough cleaning to remove all the built-up dirt and grime.
The repair process: Any broken or damaged parts of the bench are repaired to make it sturdy again.
The finishing process: The bench is given a fresh coat of oil to make it look brand new.
By the end of the video, you'll see the bench completely transformed into a beautiful piece of furniture that you'll be proud to have in your garden.
Tools:
Table Saw - DeWALT 210mm DWE7485-XE
Mitre Saw - Ryobi 2000W 254mm Dual Bevel Sliding Mitre Saw
Thicknesser - Makita 304mm Thicknesser
Scraper - amzn.to/473rvP4
Sanding Block - amzn.to/479lZKY
Metal Detector - amzn.to/470ljI4
Japanese Flush Trim Saw - amzn.to/3tU6mbM

[@heybails854]

Amazing what you can achieve when you put in the effort. Great job.

[@MelbourneMaker]

So true! Thanks

[@dougdavidson175]

Awesome job M8! Thanks for posting. Take care & stay safe.

[@MelbourneMaker]

Thanks! Will do

[@fdort3971]

@MelbourneMaker good job! Glad you persevered! Too much ends up in the landfill or tip as you called it. I wish I had a pressure washer. Couple tips for you. Save the strips of wood you cut off edges of planks. They make great stir sticks, stop blocks for drawers, or in this case...wrap some sandpaper around to get between tight areas. Since I'm a lot older than you and I only learned...you might not be aware there's a product you can get to harden wood. You coat inside the cracks and rotten areas. (If it's not too far gone...you did a great job on the patch btw!). Once everything is hardened and trimmed off the really bad parts like you did on the legs, give everything a good sanding like you did. Save the sawdust and pack it into all those cracks and crevices. Soak with the super glue and sand when it's dry. It'll make it last even longer. You have a beautiful pup! What's their name?

[@MelbourneMaker]

Puppers name is Charlie. He's a very loyal boy, although sadly doesn't like loud noises, so doesn't hang around in the garage while I'm working. Ill take a look into wood hardener, I had only recently heard of it, but had no idea how or, more importantly when to use it, so Ill check it out. Also, really appreciate you watching and all the tips. :)

[@fdort3971]

@@MelbourneMaker he's adorable! Yes pets have much more sensitive hearing bless them. Too bad they don't make hearing protection and safety goggles for furry foremen! Mine is a short haired orange and white tabby we rescued from the slaughter house. Originally I called him Snugglebum because he rarely left my spot on the couch. After a few days his timidity passed and he explored everywhere! Unfortunately he was so tiny (he could sit on one of my hands!), he was able to get into dusty corners I couldn't reach. So his name was updated to Dusty Snugglebum...bahaha. He likes to hang out on his harness and leash with me outside while I work. I have to put him inside when it's time to use a saw.

[@davidsquires8107]

I got real nervous when you were pounding in the plug that the rail would split. Didn’t even move. Well done!

[@MelbourneMaker]

Cheers, yeh I occasionally get something right haha

[@FixitFingers]

Oh I got PTSD from this one! Last year I took on a job to restore 6 like this. Luckily, they were not as far gone but still a butt-ton of work. (That video didn't do well either :P People hate bench restos obviously hahaha)

[@MelbourneMaker]

Haha yeh it would seem that way! Glad I only had 1 to do! The sanding was... Rough 😂

[@pab18c5]

Looks awesome! 🙂

[@MelbourneMaker]

Yeh came up better than I thought. Nearly binned the idea after the pressure wash stage.

[@dac9500]

Looks nice now but the white wood glue and pine dowels are not designed for exterior use. You'll see failures very quickly. All of that wood, especially the leg bottoms (ground contact) should have been sealed with an exterior wood preserver.

[@MelbourneMaker]

Thanks, although the dowels are actually tazzie oak and the oil used is old stain I purchased for an exterior fence which has held up for about 8 years and still looks almost new. The glue may degrade however these joints initially had zero glue so it's really just an extra bit of strength. They are very tight and there are coach screws holding it all together so no need to stress.