Several weeks ago Ron brought home an old wood ironing board that he thought I might like to do something with. The first thing he did was to take it completely apart. Then I had him use the wood from the legs and glued them together so I could make a shelf. The same night he brought it home it spoke to me and I knew what I wanted to make. Ron went to work doing the electrical part and he cut the shelf when the glue was good and dry. I used 2 of the 4 lamp sconces that he brought home the first of December to make into the lights. Then I used 2 Ball Blue Jars for the light shades. I sanded all the wood and then applied 2 coats of Minwax Antique Finishing Oil to the ironing board and the little shelf. The oil brought out the grain in the wood and gave it a nice shine. Tonight Ron hung it in the spot next to the fridge and it looks absolutely beautiful. Cost for the project was about $8.00 for the oil but have plenty left over and a pull cord for the lights. The rest of the stuff was all recycled items.
Project # 2 might showcase tomorrow, hint it has something to do with another wood ironing board. Ron said in all the years he has worked at the scrap yard (44 years) this was the first time he has saw wooden ironing boards brought in. Of course if he sees more he will bring them home.
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This is what the wood looks like before the oil.
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| After the second oiling. |
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| From top to bottom; 2 recycled light sconces, 2 of my Ball jars, my chicken plate sitting on the shelf made by gluing the wood legs together. It is absolutely beautiful!! |
I love it and want one too!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen we were working on it dad asked several times if I had told you about this. I sure hope he fins more of the wood ironing boards.
DeleteOf course I said to Rich," why arn't you talented like your brother?"!!!! Ha Ha, I know that was mean!!! He said that the ironing board was great and he really liked it!! So do I!!! So proud of all of your accomplishements!! You are a great example to what people can do with litte or no money!!! Re-purpose is the magic words!!! Good Job both of you!!! Blessings, G.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has talents or areas of interest. Trust me if I didn't ride his a____ he would do most of the things he does. For some reason the "guys" came by their non activity honestly. I have the other board up but not completely done but when I do I will post pictures of it.
DeleteI think since I retired my brain has gotten a lot more creative. When I worked my brain was too cluttered with work stuff. :)
So proud of Richard for all the food he has dehydrated, he did such a good job, even cleaning up the mess, I've got to find something he's interested in doing besides sitting in front of the computer. Hope he'll be intereted in growing some food also. With ALL the farms around here don't know if it will be cheaper to grow it or just purchase from locals.
ReplyDeletedefinately 'gonna do some things, want to put in raised beds.Take care, G.
Growing your own is way cheaper and that way you can control exactly what goes in the soil. Just think how many tomatoes you can get from a $2 plant and what you could get from $2 worth of tomatoes. Just maybe Miss Gale will get outside and help with the garden. :)
DeleteHow cute is that! Love it! Thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday! I can't wait to see what you'll link up this week. Hugs, Peggy
ReplyDeleteam loving your blog. What you have done with the old ironing board is great.
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