HOrnbrod Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I picked up a slightly-crusty MJ tailgate a few weeks ago from CC member thejim42 down in Birmingham and transformed it into my new beer drinking bench on the back deck. :yes: Very comfy........
desbennett004 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Haha that T Gate is in better condition than mine! Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk
EnlistedManche Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Love it. Thinking about doing this as well! Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
HOrnbrod Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 Very nice! What did the wood come from? I got the wood from an old storage shed that had collapsed in a nearby field a few years back. I was driving by when the guys were getting ready to torch it and I grabbed some siding. I think the wood is red gum and it's HARD! The wood for the bench was left over from some rocking chairs I made awhile back. Glad I saved the wood. :yes: Old Gus needs a haircut...........
Minuit Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Man, that's what passes for a crusty tailgate down there? Probably still even has the bottom seam intact! That is a really nice bench, though.
johnj92131 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Don, You need to replace that tailgate handle. You must have an extra chrome one laying around in your parts stash.
HOrnbrod Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 :yes: I would if I could. No spare handle unfortunately..........
sinkrun Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I might be able to get a steel handle chromed have a friend that works in a local shop where they plated rivets.
HOrnbrod Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 I might be able to get a steel handle chromed have a friend that works in a local shop where they plated rivets. That would be great! The black one that's on it now is in good shape and is looking to get traded for one that shines. :brows:
sinkrun Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 I will find out,what sucks is I just talked to him last night first time I have seen him in months. I have had him replate guns, fishing reels, lug nuts,etc over the years.
cruiser54 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Is that your playset in the background? I love the bench!! I have a crusty tailgate that I want to use as a bench with a door on each side.....
yellaheep Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Wow that turned out nice! Did you spray the tailgate with anything? Looks almost like it's got a satin clear on it? Mine:
HOrnbrod Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Wow that turned out nice! Did you spray the tailgate with anything? Looks almost like it's got a satin clear on it? Thanks. Yes, exactly. Satin polyurethane. It's amazing how heavy these benches are when finished, si?
HOrnbrod Posted February 4, 2017 Author Posted February 4, 2017 Is that your playset in the background? It is when the grand daughter is here. :yes:
cruiser54 Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Is that your playset in the background? It is when the grand daughter is here. :yes: I can relate. I've made my granddaughters a swing and a swinging monkey bar from stuff around the yard.
HOrnbrod Posted February 8, 2017 Author Posted February 8, 2017 Don't you find that people who post pics of their grandchildren and dogs are annoying? :yes:
johnj92131 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 How old is she? Maybe 4 or 5? Glad to see the bench get used.
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 She's 4-1/2 John. Both her and the dogs are on it most of the time. :yes:
Pete M Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Don't you find that people who post pics of their grandchildren and dogs are annoying? :yes: it's the little ones that make life worth living :D
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