stevenmarsden Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hello,It may be a bit early in the year for this, but is anyone in the market for some new garden furniture?I make benches, tables and planters using unwanted wooden pallets and am hoping to start selling them.Everything would be made to a high standard in my brothers workshop using professional machinery and quality fastenings. The wood will be sanded to remove splinters and create a smooth texture. I am happy to offer a free delivery service to customers living in SE London.The photo below is my terrace last summer with the some benches and planter I made.If you have any enquiries please contact me via [email protected]Thanks for lookingSteve Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Of Dulwich Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 looks great good luck Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1096288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue k Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 hi Steventhese look brilliant; and there is scope to do so much, i've also seen people making shelving units, bar height tables from pallets...think it 's a great plan, so will keep your details! Do you have a good source of pallets by the way? Where i work in Deptford, we have a fair few going, so PM me and i can give you details! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1096341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmarsden Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks for all your kind commentsI got most of my pallets from the archways in Bermondsey. Lots of small businesses round there seem to get stock delivered on them and then just leave them out by the bins. The best ones for building with have 2 or 3 thick struts running through them - these struts work well for making frames and legs. They're a bit rarer than the standard pallet so if you see any like that then let me know!ThanksSteve Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1096412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I know you cannot be specific but can you give a price range for benches? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1096561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmarsden Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'd probably charge ?50 for a small 1 person stool (pictured in the middle with the yellow cushion) and go up to ?120 for the longest one.I've been asked if I can add backs to the benches to which the answer is yes. This option would add an extra ?20/40 depending on the size. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1096597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi Steven,These look great. Have you made simple flower beds/planters? And generally what would you charge? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1108982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmarsden Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hello everyone,I've had quite a few enquiries about the cost of my pallet furniture so I plan to build some examples this weekend in order to create a price list with photos and measurements. As well as the pallet furniture I am once again offering my services in other areas, specifically fences, flowerbeds, planters and other wood based construction. My day rate is ?150 - for small jobs and repairs it's ?25 per hour - (plus materials)If you'd like made-to-measure flowerbeds etc made from reclaimed pallets then obviously materials are free but I will still need to charge for the time it takes for me to gather them. Here is my flyer! (all the photos are things i've built either myself or with my brother)click image to enlarge Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1109732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmarsden Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Here is a fence that I repaired on Saturday :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/139667-garden-furniture-fences-upcycled-benches/#findComment-1111665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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