Need Wood Slats for Cast-Iron Bench

I like the thicker lumber for that length of bench and for the cost it could be re-done a few times for the cost of some of the exotic species. The only caveat i can determine at the moment with thicker lumber would possibly be bolt length if the plan is to use the original bolts but there are workarounds with that plan.

I like to re-furbish benches and the only time i can remember actually dumpster diving was the day I pulled a love seat out. GAWD that thing was heavy and awkward. There was enough good white oak remaining I made this chair of it and our daughter had her name on it before the paint dried.


We would sure like to see the end result when you've completed.

Many pallets are made from Oak, and are discarded, or offered for FREE.
And are usually in 48" squares.

Sure it will take working them to fit, but doable.

I have some benches like that that always seem to be in need of refinishing.

I just sand each slat, (after disassembly) and use a finish guaranteed to last, but am disappointed in the durability.

There is one at my vet's office, that they say they bought finished, and has looked new for 20 years, and they claim to not have touched it.

Since this appears to be the place for asking, What kinds of finishes have all y'all used , and what were the results?


ED

As an aside, in every school that I ever attended, subtracting 3 from 5, did not leave 1