I'm really happy with how the ammunition box upcycle went. Here's the final product:
To get the height, we measured where other deck chairs fell and made my son pretend sit on it as we held it just to be sure (that part wasn't very scientific, but it was funny to watch). After putting the legs on each side, we decided crossbars that connected the legs and cradled the box would add some extra support. End result is a rustic look that I like, plus it serves double duty as storage and cost next to nothing:
- Ammunition Box - $5 at yard sale
- Spray Paint - $1 at ReStore (aka, best place on earth for scavengers)
- Poly - $0 left by previous homeowner
- Legs - $0 found wood as we cleaned the garage, prob from previous owner
So, under $10 for our new "custom" bench. Plus, was nice bonding for the hubby & I. The parts involving power tools were all him! I'm the scavenger & idea person. :) Ok, time to go test out the new bench. Have to see if it can hold my weight along with a frosty Hoptober. (Yikes, is it REALLY time for fall beers already???)
