Garden Bench Restoration Using Pallet Wood

Restoring a tired old garden bench using pallet wood.
This bench has been slowly rotting away in our garden for years, and I thought it was about time to bring it back to life.
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[@morkovija]

If there is anything good to come out of 2020 - its us discovering this channel

[@yeagerxp]

@The Algonquin LOL Good One

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Totally agree, just found this channel and subscribed.

[@angelamariacunhadelage3298]

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[@ralphgraler4223]

Mug of tea after done work... keeps mind and body together! Great job, Sir Jason... upcycling is your behaviour! And this settings are allways just on point!!! Perfect!!! Made by a perfectionist!!! Chapeau 🎩 👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ralph :)

[@maryannettegailey7557]

I have a similar bench that belonged to my sister. It lasted several years after her death, but it fell apart. I want to restore it -- thanks for sharing the how-to methods I will need.

[@jasonstopps8517]

It's always good to restore pieces from the past of their class and character or the item.

[@catey62]

this is giving me the inspiration to tackle the restoration of an outdoor bench that belonged to my Mum that passed away a couple of weeks ago. I want to make it something she would be proud of :-)

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

So sad. Very sweet idea. Condolences and peace. Wishing you a Happy New Year 🕊

[@1jmass]

Is this the only restoration video on your channel? Generally you are starting from scratch with pallets and/or planks that need more than a bit of love. Either way, I find your work fascinating to watch. I think my favorite part is after you spend what seems like forever perfecting a single piece of the furniture or whatever, you look it over like, “glad that is done “, then the next frame shows a stack of completed ones just as perfect as the first. Patience is definitely something you have in abundance. Thanks for sharing your skills and creativity with us. By the way, I love your ever present blue striped socks!

[@EpicUpCycling]

I love your comments, Jean. Yes, this is the only restoration I've done. I usually start from scratch.

[@jameslovitt994]

I've got the exact same bench I'm about to restore, it was my mothers, hopefully it turns out as nice.

[@chaserwilliams1]

I’ve got a very similar bench hidden away in a small flower bed next to the house that I’ve been putting off replacing the rotten slats on. Thanks for the awesome reminder!

[@MB-zj3er]

I have an old ornate cast iron ashtray stand that I got covered in rust. Cleaned it all up and painted it gold. Some of this stuff is worth the time, you just can't buy it anymore. Nice job. 👍

[@christinebauer3489]

I had a bench similar to this one. The holes in the lower part of the end frames had a rod running across the entire length with threads and a turnbuckle.

[@josewenzel]

Man you're the coolest, I just love the fact that you exist!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@susanwenrich8333]

Right out of the gate are fireworks for the fourth❤️ thanks for letting us hang out with you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Susan :)

[@Lanser1964]

I rescued the frames for one of these from a hedge they had been used to patch a hole years ago, and been sitting my my garage ever since. This has given me some motivation to do something with them.

[@noeraldinkabam]

Even the crappy old wood gets saved. My hat is off to you sir.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@photographylightandmagic3050]

If I didn't see the restoration in this video, I wouldn't believe this was the same chair! Excellent work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

even just watching the start of this has been useful. I'll watch the rest later after work this week. Very useful, thank you.

[@danielwaalkes6994]

Jason, thank you. I love watching your channel. When the world gets crazy I come here for some peace and rest.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Daniel. Glad you're enjoying it :)

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Turned out a lovely addition to your garden. I think a corresponding side table to put your cups of tea on should be next.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Good idea :)

[@vjosullivan]

Looks great. I did something similar and discovered that it's a good idea to round over the top edges of the slats on the convex parts (i.e. the slats at the very top and the very front) to stop the sharp edges digging into to your back and legs.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

From a disreputable looking item on its way to the landfill, you have made a beautiful and whimsical piece of outdoor furniture. It looks so much more delicate with the new color scheme!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you. It's still going strong, just needs a new coat of varnish.

[@signaltome]

It's ALIVE! Well, it isn't a building project but that old bench is now nice and as good as new. Great!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@catmomjill]

I love the soft, pastel paint. That bench must have been so tedious! You must be a man of great patience!

[@gallopingg1]

BRILLIANT JOB.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Michael :)

[@negotiableaffections]

A job that's actually on my list. Thanks for the tutorial, that stronger central brace is an excellent tip. I might have to make two [positioned at the thirds] for more strength, as my bench will need to withstand grandchildren punishment!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Keith :)

[@Melicoy]

Beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Melicoy :)

[@nathanlucas6465]

What a coincidence! I pulled the ends from a very similar bench out of a skip last week. I've got some old hardwood window sills that I was going to cut up for the seat. Couldn't decide whether to oil it or paint it. Think I might go for painting it now 😁

[@EpicUpCycling]

Adds a bit of extra colour to the garden :)

[@cheeseisdelicious4627]

A man who never wastes wood. You've been doing more colorful things lately. I wonder if those are just bright summer feelings or maybe something good happened :)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Trying to vary things a bit :)

[@garrysekelli6776]

He probably bought too much paint.

[@AntonioMAFilho]

Very cool!

[@Loulouchewy]

You turned a meh 😑 looking tired bench into a wow 😮 that’s lovely rainbow 🌈 bench. I love 💓 it.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Louise :)

[@MegaDeath458]

From goth to unicorn-themed bench. It is very satisfying to watch and leaves me wanting to make one.

[@Joe1935429]

Tighten the bolts on the vise so you don't uproot it from the table. A special brand of magic, as usual. Thanks!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks for the comments, Joe. It's not the bolts that are loose, it's a very weak bench. Going to be rebuilding it over winter :)

[@alansomerville4806]

I've done this so many times, although I am blessed to have a supply of old oak from old church pews. Very satisfying job, well done!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Alan :)

[@viviancovington7813]

How fun and cheerful!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Splendiferous! Waste not want not. 👍🏼🥰

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Moira :)

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Great tip using the sawdust and glue,heard about it but never seen it done.Cheers 😎

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@alastairjohnson7630]

Great finished result

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@chuffa1130]

Great idea about the paint colors for the panels! changes things up a little bit I have the same bench I need to restore thank you for sharing

[@jackierudd2010]

Lovely restoration, Thankyou 😊 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jackie :)

[@lesahanners5057]

I had one of those rickety garden benches back in the 1980's. What an improvement on the design, with both color and structure. Great restoration! I wouldn't mind having one again if it looked that good. Nice job!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Lesa :)

[@GhostFiire357]

That came out beautifully.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@chandarussell]

I love those pastel colours. Perfect in a garden. My old bench like that needs redoing. This gives me ideas.

[@EpicUpCycling]

It has certainly added a bit of colour to ours.

[@grzegorzprocek4168]

Nice color perfect wood & metal connect pozdrowienia z Katowic Poland

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Grzegorz :)

[@erikas974]

That bench will be here a 1000 years time. Love the colors. Congratulation another incredible save.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Erika :)

[@sheilaeckert8556]

It's so satisfying and calming to watch. Always waiting for the next project. You're doing some beautiful work here, thx for that :)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Sheila :)

[@georgebeilman9292]

Outstanding video!! Don't take this the wrong way...but I could watch you work all day!! I'm very poetic too!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks George :)

[@charliem3434]

Anyone else notice how he saved the old nasty boards? 😂 He’ll probably build something amazing out of them.

[@imari2305]

I love this! Looks brand new and perfect in your garden.

[@pjhalchemy]

Thanks Much! Nice save and restoration. Darn good on the vice bending...bravo! Love the pastels again and perfect for the setting. Liked the Lion heads too! Enjoyed seeing the canister sand blaster and reminded me I have one too...just need to find it and finish the collapsible paint/blasting booth. Always appreciate your work and videography!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@stingray427man]

Nice Ive recently done this project for a neighbors cast iron bench. It was a child’s size bench that their kids used frequently. Roundovered the edges, left the patina alone and threw in a couple hardwood mahogany scraps in the seat to give it some extra strength so adults could technically sit on it hah ✊️ thanks for sharing.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@goldrakegoldrake3510]

good job Kevin!

[@59chris1]

Nice job and a pleasure to watch, thank you.👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Christopher :)

[@sherriestockdale7038]

Love that bench, a real beachy look. Great job with the paint colors....

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Sherrie :)

[@Frankiez220]

I found the exact frames in a skip and got some hardwood from a timber yard quite cheap. used stainless bolts and siliconed them in to stop the water rotting the wood. Worked a treat so far. Nice job you’ve done there. That’s some workshop too. I’m jealous, I don’t even have one.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@ronluckenbach9492]

I should have silicone the bolts on my project too. ..and put some spar varnish or urethane over the paint. live and learn

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Steven :)

[@stevenjennings8347]

You're Welcome

[@yeagerxp]

Beautiful 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@marcosmota1094]

That color scheme was killer.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@romisek]

Perfect 👏

[@007Mofro]

I'm part way through a bench restoration, (a first for me) and I've watched a fair few restoration project vids on here. This is the best so far in my novice opinion. Not many have gone to the trouble of making or using bracing. Without the bracing your lovely bench is saggy and the wood isn't going to last. I also liked the paintwork, what more do you want. Thanks for the your vid!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

I hope your restoration is going (or went) well. When Mr Incredible Epic was bending the metal pieces/braces, I was worried his vise would pop out of the workbench, or more likely, rip a chunk out of the bench along with the vise! Beware your own strength, right? 🤓 Have a safe and happy new year!

[@jerryrudolph6603]

You are now my favorite channel. If it wasn't so expensive I would send you some central .CA USA special native woods to work your magic. In a weak moment I still May. You bring calm to a troubled world.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Jerry :)

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Lovely restoration indeed. Nice bright colours. Makes a nice change from the plane old metallic green and preserver brown that they usually come in. Very nice

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ian :)

[@tonylawlor3503]

Also the banjo, sounds so sad, like the tears, of what, was. Now lost forever

[@MrDelarey87]

Well done! It came out great. Like the whimsical colour scheme, looks much inviting that the old Gothic, black metal and dark wood benches.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@HeloisaSchulz5719]

Hard work, I like the reinfiorce and the colors.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@HeloisaSchulz5719]

@@EpicUpCycling 😀

[@derricksuede270]

Fantastic job!

[@SMee67]

Fantastic refurb, mate! 👍🏾

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Bill :)

[@jamesbjerkholt6804]

Your channel and your work is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing what you do. 😀

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks James :)

[@maxkoll118]

Very nice work !! My personal taste is tour eiffel color for metal and black wood 👍☺

[@davidmoody239]

Great craftsmanship! Should last for many more wonderful years.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks David :)

[@fredscott413]

real nice,I have an old bench like that,thanks.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Fred :)

[@msaresta]

Very beautiful piece! Awesome!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Mario :)

[@rvalentine1000]

Nice work and inspiring for restoring a children’s bench I found!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Russel :)

[@GabrielsTears]

I love watching this guy. So talented!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you very much, Gabriels Tears :)

[@netdog713]

too nice to put back outside!

[@ericjohnson2543]

I've had a set of these iron bench sides for five years or so. Also just aquired a bunch of barn wood and rough sawn lumber. Maybe it's time I get this done.. Even though I'm not much for the bright colors, your bench turned out great. Thanks for the video.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Eric :)

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Love your work. Thank you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@marianvelez1553]

Awesome effect on the painting too! Good work!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Marian :)

[@timberdish]

Lovely job!! And, of course, making a chair or bench is one of the most rewarding things ever, as you can sit in it as soon as you're finished. Nice and fresh look indeed!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Matt :)

[@nobledragonstudios9159]

I've been thinking about restoring the garden bench in my backyard! This video came at a perfect time lol. Looks amazing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@thomastittlemier2104]

Enjoyed another great video from Epic UpCycling. 👍👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Thomas :)

[@miltonpomales5405]

Great job!!! I have a bench that I fixed with cedar and it lasted one year. Never thought of using pallets!!!

[@onebackzach]

I very recently fixed up an old cast iron park bench. The bright, whimsical color scheme wasn't something I had considered, but it's really nice and I'll have to keep it in mind for future projects.

[@mlsargent51]

Paint gun as a sand blaster.. Brilliant!

[@jmsmom67]

That came out awesome! Love the colors. Thank you for sharing

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Belle restauration bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeannot :)

[@elainehoward8822]

You are such a wonderful craftsman, I’m so glad you didn’t just paint the bench in black, instead used beautiful pastel colours. The end result is so beautiful, you must be so proud of this project. Thank you so much for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Elaine. The bench was a lot of fun to do :)

[@KseniyaKArt]

Absolutely gorgeous work

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@chriswenkle2635]

Another home run! You sir are a steely-eyed pallet wood engineer!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Chris :)

[@markforrestsm]

Really enjoyed that - something us mere mortals can aspire to getting done with some success! LOL! Liked the idea of using colour, it adds a new dimension in to the garden.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. I enjoyed this build. Nice to get some extra colour in the garden :)

[@marinaiozits6297]

Браво! Какая красота! Как мило и романтично! Удачи!

[@Cat74]

Beautiful love the colours! I love how you get so much variety from 3 colours! :)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Catherine :)

[@uktony1525]

I recently did something similar but your bench looks so much more elegant. Beautiful job.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Tony :)

[@r.c.g.lgenealogie3353]

Well done ! Nice bench

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you very much :)

[@r.c.g.lgenealogie3353]

@@EpicUpCycling You're welcome ;) Thanks for your videos

[@m1421]

Fantastic job and what an awesome workshop!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Steve :)

[@ricardoabreu4153]

I'm sure you'll find a good use for the old wood. Amazing natural patina on those boards.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Already got plans for it :)

[@stevewhitelock9143]

another enchanting video. Ps got my Band Saw

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Enjoy the Band Saw. Certainly one of my most useful tools :)

[@neildunbar1231]

Excellent timing I have just found out that my bench is rotted through, hope I can do half as good as you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

I'm sure you can, Neil :)

[@ronluckenbach9492]

love the supports for the back that you fabricated..you could have a baby elephant sit on it and it would hold . I did a bench last year.. it had metal sides and a metal back with a sunflower motif. I had to replace six slats, matched them to the original ..used some scrap maple. replace all the old carriage bolts too. the paint on the metal still is holding up well..but I should have put some varnish over the wood..the paint is flaking after a year,

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ron. It's come out pretty solid. the supports I took off it were very thin and had just about rusted through.

[@jeanine6492]

Love it! Now I think I could tackle a restoration too.

[@sandramcmann4720]

Awesome piece! Perfection at its best. Thank you so very much, love it!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Sandra :)

[@PeteBeardsley]

I'd never even thought of putting coloured slats on a garden bench but that really does look good. Great job sir. Guess what I will be doing this weekend?!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Pete. Hope you have a creative weekend :)