GARDEN BENCH MAKEOVER USING RECYCLED DECKING AND USED ENGINE OIL FOR THE STAIN

[@nelsontriana5397]

Great jube it looks beautiful

[@rifatzia8864]

Using engine oil is lovely idea,excellent work done uk

[@Theferg1]

Old engine oil!! My man!! 💯👍 you know I always wondered when I rode through the country no matter where you were at the old farm fencing always look the same thank about it what did the old farmers use to spray their fences with to make them last forever?? Old engine oil!!! 💯👍

[@Venomator.]

Most excellent and unique job, nice one, thanks for sharing your work… 👍🏻 ✅ 👏🏻

[@gregmize01]

looks great!

[@bigfella1952]

Great looking job Used Engine Oil on fences and sheds, but never on benches, will try it on my next bench x The Bigfella x

[@uktony1525]

I did a similar job last summer but painted it that verdigris green. I used old bed slats for the wood and it looks great and more importantly, the wife likes it!. Newest subscriber.

[@janetlis2613]

FABULOUS great job

[@kevinmulrooney3287]

Grand!

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. That bench would look great in any backyard.

[@Zoie12]

My mom found a bench someone was throwing away and has wanted to restore it. You have given me some great ideas on how to restore it for her. I never thought of using used oil for a finish. You did a wonderful job and the bench came out beautiful. Thank you for sharing this project. Just subscribing from Mercer, PA

[@theworldiswatching4573]

As it happens guess what's lying around at the bottom of complex ? Ans the very same bench. Nice 1 Thanks .

[@briandalton4012]

terrific to watch a person do such a wonderful job and the the result you achieved using all your tools was inspiring , i am going to start on my outdoor setting now .

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Brian Dalton thank you Brian much appreciated

[@cathyng8092]

Good repair, I like the white color.

[@nickmastroianni5557]

Used motor oil has its place on fences and posts but I can't say it had much eye appeal on the bench. A nice maple stain might have looked better with the white cast iron.

[@CogitoBcn]

I agree, the video has great ideas, but used motor oil for something that will be touched by hands and rubbed by clothes.... not the best of them.

[@Darkhumournews]

top job again Paul. .. engine oil made all the difference

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

cheers mate i keep trying lol

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Looks muts nuts mate like the detail on the top board made the bench look really good

[@marianhrubypumper4092]

Lovely you have great taste! The white with the dark stained wood is fine . I love the way you made the grain stand out. From México.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Marian Hruby Pumper thank you I thought it set it of as well

[@Jim-si7wz]

I was quite surprised have watched a few renovations of old benches and seats as have a few myself, but you just gave a few brilliant ideas so thank you very much, i hope you keep doing videos and have subscribed as i like the way you look at things.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Thanks very much for your kind words much appreciated Paul

[@BillR1951]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing,

[@GT_Racer347]

Very nice! Wow. Used engine oil...

[@wood4nothing284]

Nice bit of up cycling and a job well done. Cheers Tim from wood 4 nothing

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+wood 4 nothing thanks tim much appreciated

[@ch0mper]

used engine oil, never thought of that! Thanks for the tip. Looks like i'll have to do an oil change soon lol

[@maryford9651]

Beautiful. The routed edges and the brass detail on the top rail really take it into the next class.

[@christinechavez2479]

Wow! Great job!

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Christine Chavez thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@davidparry7006]

Nice job, bench looks great.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Thanks David much appreciated

[@leedsutd3413]

Great idea using old engine oil mate. Great little tip👍⚒

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Thanks Just make sure you buff it of well buddy

[@loriscook5231]

We always did our wooden fences with old oil in the 70’s because it was free

[@ArcanePath360]

The white - wasn't sure about that choice, but it looks great. I love the use of the router. This is a project I have to do and I may use some of these ideas.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+ArcanePath360 if your putting a brass plaque on use a finsh to protect the brass that one has tarnished a bit over time

[@spicynomad]

engine oil as a stain? genius!

[@damelzat5309]

Grand job. 👍🏼

[@cherryshafer5279]

I just need to know where did you get lumber and if I go to lumber store what should I order. I can’t find replacement lumber on amazon under $300 that’s ridiculous. I can go buy 2 more at that price.

[@BernhardHofmann]

Nice work mate. Please consider a dust mask though, especially if you're working with treated timbers like deck boards. Oh, and only burn them outside; they're full of nasties. I'm loving the engine oil idea though; I've got a lot of that in the garage looking for a use and now I have it! Big thumbs up. :)

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

I know I should use a dust mask I always use one when working with mdf but often forget with everything else as for the engine oil try it on the wood first some woods I've found don't soak it in so well other than that it works great on outside projects good luck buddy

[@brucewhitmee8963]

Sharpen, I have two bench ends and looking to buy slats etc. I am missing the piece of metal that runs between the metal ends. It’s a metal metal rod that gives the whole thing stability. What is it called and where can I get a replacement?

[@derekwilson6516]

Hi mate I like ur stuff can you tell me did you make that table saw fence? Or buy it? If you made it do I video plz ta

[@Bylga]

Very nice 😃

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Thank you

[@joshmaster618]

Do you think it matters if I use old diesel motor oil, because the last bench I did kept leaving stains on my white shirts from full synthetic royal purple oil ?

[@diannelogsdon6107]

👍👍

[@jazzcat678]

Impressive. May I ask what is the name of the machine you put the old deck in but came out the sanded one?

[@patpolin4632]

Im just wondering about the torsion bar underneath, did you have to make any adjustments to get the whole seat tight?

[@Jazzlifts]

Hi I was wondering how you got the bottom bar to come off I have a the same bench at my home but it it all rusted up and have no clue how to take the bottom bar off so I can get rid of the rust !! Sorry I’m starting to learn how to fix my own things now that I moved outta my parents house and I’m trying to cut costs

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi on the one I did it was just a nut and thread on the ends I used plenty of wd40 and worked it loose

[@williequinlan4946]

Thank you

[@J4de123]

Great video, I’m thinking of doing a project myself. What is the best way to strip off old paint to re paint the cast iron?

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi bud I think the best way is a wire wheel I've tried paint stripper it works great but it takes a lot longer depends if you have the patience cheers

[@J4de123]

SHARPEYS WORKSHOP Thank you for the advise. Just ordered the wheel. I’ll let you know how I get on.

[@Theknotman1964]

Cracking job mate keep them videos coming

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Thanks buddy I keep trying

[@321scully]

Thank you for this video. I have a single seater cast iron outdoor chair I am going to do up. I liked the idea of using the (used?) engine oil and I presume it doesn't mark clothing when it has dried. I don't have the tools or workshop you have but your video has been an inspiration.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi thanks very much just make sure you buff the oil of and give it time to soak in the only problem I've come across is after about 18 month outside it will need to be repainted good luck

[@321scully]

@@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP Thank you. Can I use used engine oil?

[@mandiegarrett1706]

@@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP Great video and idea on use the "used engine oil". To make it last longer, what do you think about using wood sealer like Polyurethane after "used engine oil" dries? Have you tried that or does the "used engine oil" will have some kind of chemical reaction to the sealer and would not work. Thank you.

[@bigfella1952]

Your Video quality and editing is very well shot and edited. What camera and editing package do you use . Thanks in advance x The Bigfella x

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi I film on different camara and on my phone nothing special and edit it on power director cheers bud

[@Patrick21684]

Looks great. Does the oil stain your clothing after it dries? I'm considering doing this to some of my yard furniture.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Patrick21684 It never has for me as long as its buffed off and left outside for a while try it on a small piece first to make sure your happy ive never had any problems I love it good luck

[@Patrick21684]

I think that would be best. Thanks for the help.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Patrick21684 no problem glad to help

[@lifeonearth4139]

What's the thickness and width of reeper?

[@Aquarius213]

What is the best way to line up the slats and the metal frame? I have a bench almost exactly the same as this one, but I cannot get everything to line up properly. Everytime I try it comes out wrong. I haven't drilled the holes yet because all the slats just don't line up. Any help would be appreciated. thank you.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi Catherine I must admit it's not the easiest thing to do I cut all my slats to the right length then bolted the top back one on then put the steel rod across the underneath then bolted just one length on the bottom and it sort of pulled it all together but don't worry to much about the measurements I've done a few of these and the measurements are abit of sorry can't help much more apart from your not alone it is tricky cheers paul

[@Aquarius213]

Thanks for that information. I guess I was getting stuck on "being perfect". :)

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

I know that feeling but I don't think that's possible with bench ends lol good luck

[@danny26barrow]

Wicked video mate, don't mind me asking where u from? Mate

[@sharpeysgarage4758]

Hi Danny iam from Sheffield bud

[@pattyk101]

Beautiful bench! Just don't sit on it when wearing your white pants.

[@bigpete4227]

Do you have trouble with the engine oil heating up and getting tacky during the summer months? Also, I think I’m 666 th subscriber!

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Big Pete I'll not hold the 666 against you haha no mate once the oil soaks into the wood takes about 48 hrs it's fine i have noticed the colour change since I did the video it's more dark brown now but the water just runs of although the last few projects I've done I've used Ronseal duck paint which is great stuff to

[@kishka7winecountry]

1/4 mile that is

[@truebuldog]

GREAT job. I have the exact same bench that needs help. But that music was annoyingly monotonous! Why are people compelled to add music to a how to video? He was much more interesting without it.

[@grawlston2033]

Good skill but old engine oil looked terrible .

[@321scully]

I like the engine oil effect.

[@laspilly]

What's his accent?

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

Hi it's Yorkshire UK

[@vinopit]

Good work except the paint is not realy good looking

[@stephenlomas6384]

Sorry but the old engine oil was not very nice. Was good job but would use a proper wood stain.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Stephen Lomas hi Stephen I must say I agree with you its ok on garden furniture but not for indoors thanks for the input

[@stephenlomas6384]

SHARPEYS WORKSHOP your welcome I do like how you do things simply and easily explained.

[@SHARPEYSWORKSHOP]

+Stephen Lomas thank you very much Stephen nice to know

[@David2122006]

Dirty old engine oil ruined what could have been a nice bench, shame you also forgot to paint the tension bar white?

[@kennethdycus8202]

You DON'T wipe down wood with old burnt motor oil. That is so stupid. What he should've done Is do a burnt wood treatment then used a thin coat of polyurethane.