Tag: repair

These handrails are from a piece of exercise equipment. They had been in use for many years, and the original finish was failing. The old finish was some sort of film finish, and it was peeling and discolored where it had seen the most wear. The handrails were removed and brought to the shop where…

This bench had been out in the weather in the Northern Cascades for many years. The surviving slats were cracked and rotting. White oak was chosen as it is strong and does reasonably well outside. New slats were cut, drilled, and finished at the workshop. The new slats were made as thick as the castings…

This garden cart had seen many years of use, and the plywood was showing its age. Measurements were taken, and new pieces were cut from marine plywood. The new pieces were made entirely from measurements as the original cart was in continual use far from the workshop. Edges and holes were sealed with epoxy, and…