It all started with a rush of optimism and we all put our garden furniture out during the warm spell last month. Now its pelting down and the tables and chairs are taking a beating. More than many other trivial pursuits in the garden, time spent making sure that all wood is encased in a protective oil or varnish will pay off as your furniture will last for years longer.
Every summer- choose a warm day when the sun isn’t too scorching- carefully varnish or liberally oil chairs and and tables. Use special care making sure that the end grain gets a good drink as it will soak up all the moisture and that’s often where the rot sets in. If the wood is protected then your table will shrug off the rain like water off a duck’s back.
Starting Soon…
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BASIC DRILL SKILLS
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DIY TILING - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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BASIC PRACTICAL ELECTRICS - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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DIY DRILLS - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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DIY TILING - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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BASIC PRACTICAL ELECTRICS - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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DIY DRILLS - ON DEMAND ONLINE WORKSHOP
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DIY IN A DAY SERIES - 5 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
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INTRO TO WOODTURNING
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WILLOW BASKET MAKING
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INTRO TO MACHINE SEWING - 1 DAY
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MAKE A PLANT HOLDER
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HAND CANING FURNITURE
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HARD WOOD TREASURE BOX
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CARPENTRY FOR BEGINNERS - 12 EVENINGS - WOOD TABLE
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX - 6 AFTERNOONS
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INTRO TO JAPANESE JOINTS
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UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Monday eve
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ONE YEAR UPHOLSTERY COURSE TUESDAY
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24 WEEK WOODWORK COURSE
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FOLLOW-ON WOODWORK
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MAKE A CONSOLE TABLE
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - FLIP LID DOVETAIL BOX - 6 EVENINGS
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MAKE A WOOD CHAIR - 12 EVENINGS
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INTRO TO TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERY - EVENING
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INTRODUCTION TO FURNITURE MAKING
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FOLLOW-ON UPHOLSTERY Wednesday
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - MAKE A CUPBOARD
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INTRO TO WOODWORK - BASIC WOOD JOINTS
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UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Wednesday eve