Mettre la table

Some time back we bought a couple of cast iron table supports — they were probably from an old bistro table. They were very rusty and didn’t have a top, but Brian had found a piece of old kitchen worktop in oak which he had been keeping for just such an occasion as this.

He started by wire brushing the legs, to remove the loose flaking rust. He then positioned them onto the underside of the wood, which he’d already sanded down, and smoothed the edges. We’d decided the legs would be better fitted with the wide end on the floor, we know that’s upside-down, but it meant they would be more stable in the garden.

With the legs in place, we took it up into the garden, near the little bench under the fruit trees.

Brian then coated it in danish oil to protect the iron work and the wood. We were using danish oil as this dries quicker and is therefore better for use on oak.

It’s looking excellent, and completes a perfect little spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea. Delightful.

I’m going to enjoy sitting here.