Just some Benches… and a Trampoline!

Yesterday I helped my landlord and his son clear a fallen Pine tree. The Pine was a blowdown, which fell as a result of the recent wind storm in New England.

We built two benches out of the Pine tree. The trunk broke halfway, and was a manageable 16” in diameter.

The cutting was easy. With a sharp chainsaw, the wood easily melded to the simple shapes we cut.

A top view of the Pine bench. What a nice yellow color the wood has. All the better to seat you with!

The bright yellow wood really brightens the back yard area. Because the trampoline is a social feature, and is clearly crushed, these benches will not only illuminate a dark spot, they are an opportunity for a similar social garden spot.

The tree crushed the fence around these Blueberry shrubs.

I am looking forward to doing more benches. We will see what is in store!

Broken trampoline, and it’s replacement— twin benches! Lots of Pine boughs for decor.

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