One man's trash....

[justdraftn]

I was going to say the same thing.  I love the idea tho.

Would paint make them last longer??

Before I started cutting, I hit both sides w/some 60grit on
the belt sander.  Took off that smooth, polished side and the
rough on the other side.  Sanded the edges after the cutting was done.
Really exposed all the "grain".


I really wanted to let all that show through.   Exposing the grain
is what it is all about.  The Thompson treatment may last longer than paint.

[Timberwolf]

is another's treasure.  Growing up in the depression, my dad was
a hoarder.  Apple did not fall far from the tree.  I always have an eye out
for ....anything that can be used.......and free.  Ride my bike past a house remodel. 
New roof that had lots of irregular pieces.  
Chip board....it's not just for breakfast anymore. 
I make all kinds of stuff w/left over chip board. 
Needed some plant hangers for my bucket tomatoes.  Marigolds and Thai basil
to keep the bugs away.  Needed custom build to fit my fence. 













Passed final inspection for CO.

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...Good job....

"Use it up, wear it out
Make it do...or do without" ...

[Bill Wilson]

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...Good job....

"Use it up, wear it out
      Make it do...or do without" ...
 

My Dad used to say;

"If you use what you have got, you won't need what you have not."

To the OP, Clever use of material.  My Dad would have approved.  

[Timberwolf]

My Dad used to say;

"If you use what you have got, you won't need what you have not."

To the OP, Clever use of material.  My Dad would have approved.  

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My mom should have named me Justin Case...That's why I save everything...Justin Case I may need it later....
.And usually when I DO need something, I can't find it and have to go buy another one.

[hbmcc]

Cool!! Yes, I'm a Depression Baby, too. It's an awful disease. 

I did a raft electric motor frame in wood and used a gallon of TWS on it. Worked well and lasted longer than the raft. 

You're laborer (pet) looks suspicious, however. Every dog we owned got into garden produce. Tomatoes finally ended up, out of reach. But we had dogs no bigger than cockers.

[ajkoontz]

I gotta be honest, I'm not a fan of OSB- but I appreciate your frugalness and I love the concept. I'm gonna steal your idea and build a few of these for my garden.

[daddo]

At first glance, I thought those might be hanging portable toilets.  



  I've always kept "stuff" and glad I did/do. Has saved me many times from having to stop a project to go get a hinge or whatever. Most of the time when I go get a part, for example, the toilet, I get two.

 But I did get ride of a bunch of stuff crowding a small shed. I saved the many rolls of copper and a few things worth while, but had the guy "Take it all" to clean it out. I save less now- only the stuff I know I'll use.

[Timberwolf]

At first glance, I thought those might be hanging portable toilets.  



  I've always kept "stuff" and glad I did/do. Has saved me many times from having to stop a project to go get a hinge or whatever. Most of the time when I go get a part, for example, the toilet, I get two.

 But I did get ride of a bunch of stuff crowding a small shed. I saved the many rolls of copper and a few things worth while, but had the guy "Take it all" to clean it out. I save less now- only the stuff I know I'll use.

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I save less now- only the stuff I know I'll use.

That must be the root of my problem...I never know what I'll be needing down the road.
.....Closest hardware store or Borg is five miles across heavy traffic...and a dozen traffic lights.

[justdraftn]

More treasure from trash:
Quickie hose rack


quickie water gate for my garden water.

[Tony Z]

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My mom should have named me Justin Case...That's why I save everything...Justin Case I may need it later....
.And usually when I DO need something, I can't find it and have to go buy another one.

But the beauty of looking for it, you find three other items you've forgotten about!