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What to do with leftover wood

12 years ago

Hello everyone. I just finished building a bunch of wood garden raised beds. I have 24 leftover pieces I cut from a some 1X8's that are 1X8X2 24 pieces that are 8" wide and about 2 feet long. Some are a couple inches longer. I am trying to think of what to do with these. I would love to build something but cannot think of what to do. Maybe even a project I can have my son help me with.

Thanks much for any suggestions as I am at a loss.

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Jon1270
12 years ago
composting bins?
User
12 years ago
Planter boxes.
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randy427
12 years ago
Stools and short occasional tables for the porch, deck, etc.
brickeyee
12 years ago
"I just finished building a bunch of wood garden raised beds."

Is the wood treated?
therealdeal
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the replies. Yes the wood is treated.
loose_screw
12 years ago
Bird houses, bat houses. Seal the insides to keep treated wood off of the critters.
Mikk
12 years ago
Donate to your local schools woodshop and take the tax credit :-) Win/Win
karinl
12 years ago
Not if it's treated wood.

KarinL

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