AJuff Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Five years ago I was horrified to see a mature oak over the road from our house being chopped down to make way for a small development of houses. As it was so big they sliced a lot of the main trunk down to make it easier to bring down. I asked if I could have a slice, OH drove over the road and came back muttering how heavy it was! It was a hundred years old when we counted it's annual rings! It has been drying for the last five years now and I'd like to make a bench from it but have no idea where to start! Anyone able to offer ideas or inspiration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I googled and found this and this and this. All lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'll try and take a photo of the one I bought at Grand Designs last year - a very simple rectangular slab of oak on four 4"x4" legs, the legs are just slanted slightly so they make an inverted V and the slab sits on top of them. Unfortunately the oak isn't weathering too well, I was assured there was no need to treat it but I think it could do with something this year as it's cracking a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
