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Antique Work Benches
Tue 09 Jan 2007 - 12:08
Antique Work Benches
By Thomas Morva
If you have a craft, you have got to have a work bench to work at it. However, as imperative as an operational work bench is to any task, antique workbenches are also finding their way in as popular commodities, for the sheer variety of their use. An old work bench does not necessarily have to end up in use, as it was intended at the time it was built. Creativity is the key word when it comes to these work benches. You could find them in almost any junk store, antique shop or yard sale.
They may then be used as a breakfast tables or sideboards, where they match the interiors of your house, or they may find use after some modifications, addition, or subtractions. For example, in case your antique work bench has damaged legs, you could either cut them to a desirable height or replace them with new ones so the bench is useful again. You could add to the appearance by repainting, you could sand the paint to give it a rustic look or paint some design on the top surface. You don't need to do elaborate work on it; even plain latex paint would suffice with a polyurethane coat used for protection.
Another option is to revamp individual parts of the work bench. You could remodel the surface, shelves or any other part, or remove parts. Placing a piece of glass on the surface can greatly add to the look of your long forgotten work bench.
There may be a work bench in the house that's been there for ages and because of sentimental value attached to it, you are hesitant to throw it away. In such a case, you could simply refurbish it, make it more lustrous and voila, you have a new piece of furniture in your house. Another good option is to fill the surface with decoupage epoxy or polyester coating, which gives the bench a clean look, keeping those scratches and nicks invisible. You could find an antique work bench at a very low price yet derive great value from your buy, with just a little touch up, a little refurbishing, and a little creativity.
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