To start things off you’ll need to source your materials. You’ll need scaffold boards for the table and bench top whilst for the legs you’ll need some welding knowledge or know someone who can make these for you. I don’t make the legs myself but read on to see where you can find some. Step 1. Sourcing materials

You might not always find the perfect colour match filler but this is fine and adds to the character of the piece. If you have a wooden floor, use long wood screws to fix the batten to the floor. If you have a concrete floor, use heavy duty extension bolts. Step 4 Once you have two boards cut down for the scaffold board bench you can repeat the jointing process same per the above, except you will only use the two cut-down boards. Step 7. Filling and sanding Delving into the art of crafting with scaffold boards opens a world of creative possibilities. The process of fashioning a scaffold board table, such as the showcased scaffold board dining table with its rustic-industrial charm, offers a twofold delight – creating unique furniture while championing environmental responsibility. By embracing the enduring appeal of scaffold board designs, like the X-Frame Dining Set, individuals can seamlessly merge contemporary aesthetics with eco-consciousness, ultimately yielding furniture pieces that stand as a testament to both craftsmanship and sustainability in the modern age. Are scaffold boards tables suitable for outdoor use? Once complete, line the boards up to ensure a good fit together and plane/sand the edges if required. Step 6. The joining process

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I also found this great company based in Somerset which have dry boards and offer a range of services like sanding and cutting to size: https://thescaffshop.com/ They are a little more expensive but if you want to save time then it’s worth a go. So that’s pretty much it. You can see how easy it is to make a beautiful functioning table thats eco friendly and long lasting. Conclusion Now it’s time to fit the legs to the scaffold board table top. This should be straight forwards by simply lining up your desired location and screwing in with a drill-driver or impact driver. To choose your leg location you will need to consider the width of your chairs and if you wish to seat people at either end. To allow enough leg room at either end of the table I tend to mount the legs about 28cm in.

Attach the worktop or breakfast bar to the island using the steps in our ‘How to fit a kitchen worktop’ article Step 7 If you’d prefer to work with hardwood or another type of timber then try Wood Shop Direct as they will cut everything to size and deliver it to your door. Again, it’s more expensive but it takes away all the pain of sourcing, planning and cutting your timber. And it looks amazing. Step 2. Scaffold board moisture levels Making furniture from any kind of reclaimed material is always a risky business. When it comes to scaffold boards you really need to select decent boards for your projects. Some reclaimed scaffold boards are too far gone to be able to use in your furniture projects. In an ideal situation, you will select boards that have been stored in a dry location and don’t have any bends or twists in them. You can simply look down the length of a board to see how straight it is. A final round of sanding with a 240 grit is now advised. This will give a super smooth finish to your table top and prepare for a stain and oil to be applied. Step 8. Finishing your rustic scaffold board table and bench

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For this part you’re going to need some large sash clamps, a biscuit jointer, some biscuits and some wood glue. Start by marking up your wood for the biscuit jointer. To do this I normally lay all the boards out flat and line them up neatly next to each other, then mark with a pencil 120mm in from each end where the boards join. Then another pencil mark half way down between each board. Supporting the 4 boards might now be required with a strip of wood underneath at each end. I normally use the off-cuts from the bench and cut at a 50 degree angle which span from side to side. This isn’t always necessary but can add a bit of strength to your table top. example support piece Once dry you can now remove the clamps. Your table top should now be strong enough to flip over. If you’re going for a perfectly smooth finish on your table top then it’s worth filling any holes with some wood filler. Filler can be applied and smoothed over using a putty knife or scraper. Once the filler is dry you can sand down to a 120 grit like the rest of the wood. The scaffold board bench will use the same boards but they are going to be too wide by joining two together. We want the bench top to be about 360mm wide, therefore each board needs to be ripped down to 180mm wide. To do this I use my trusty table saw.

If you are building a scaffold board table for your garden then I’d still recommend keeping it under cover for the winter months. Invest in a cover or take the time to put it into storage so that is isn’t left out in the elements all year round. Is scaffold board furniture any good? I’ve recently collected some Iroko wood from Wood Shop Direct for my next project. Using this company has helped me simplify the build massively as they cut everything to size. This takes away a lot of time and effort from me so I can stay focused on the build and overall design. Save money on your scaffold board table project All our furniture is handmade in the UK, which means we can make all our products to the size you want. Put the cabinets to one side and cut lengths and widths of timber batten to size so they’ll fit inside the chalk marks. Step 3

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A reclaimed wood scaffold board table will be more functional when the surface is smooth and flat. By filling the gaps, dents and cuts with a wood filler we can make the surface smooth, which makes it easier to clean and maintain.

We bought ours from Cheshire Scaffolding. From my research, there appear to be three main types of board: new, new seconds, and used. New seconds seem to be the cheapest - these are brand new boards that don't quite meet the standard specification, sometimes because they're not quite deep or wide enough, or because they're bowed. We used this type of board to make the shelves in our reading room.If you’re looking for a less rustic finish on your dining table then you could consider using a different type of wood. For example, I have also made amazing dining tables and desks from American white oak and walnut. The finish is cleaner as they are made from hardwood, and will be much more durable than a scaffold board table. Here are a couple of my projects. Mid-century walnut desk by Wood Create American White Oak table by Wood Create The pipework is all hand constructed in our UK workshop, the scaffold shelf is stained, treated and waxed to provide a true industrial and vintage feel. You can choose what finish you want, which meets with your designer look.