Sometimes it happens that you start something that seems "simple" at first glance, but then you realize that you didn't realize the number of "pitfalls" at the beginning.
When I started creating these "simple" carpenter's trestles from recycled materials, I didn't realize how much extra work I would have to do.
The first difficulty is the geometry of the material. These are not even (or relatively even) boards and beams. These are boards with terrible side grooves. Since in the past they were door frames. Figuring out how to fold them, measure and mark them correctly was a challenge.
The second difficulty is restoration. The constant restoration of these old pieces of wood. Rusty hinges are cut in, rusty parts of the lock, Giants, just giant nails with a cross section of 6 mm! And the holes from them in the grass are just like bullet holes. All this had to be removed, leveled, covered with glue, sealed with inserts.
60% of the time... SIXTY PERCENT! It was simply about removing significant defects from old, used wood.
There are a few more nuances, but I'll mention the weight. The product weighs 13 kilograms. This is both a plus and a minus. The plus is that it is truly monumental. The minus is that it is not easy to bear, damn it lol.
I didn't want to do something that was completely one-time. Then it would be a one-night job. But here... I was faced with one problem, while I was looking for a solution, I was faced with a second one without which I could solve the first one... not very good.
I gained a lot of experience. Experience that you can't get by aiming with new wood. Lol.
