I've started restoring my garden furniture as the existing paint is now peeling off everywhere. I'm using an electric sander which is a lot easier than sanding by hand. Some mahogany wood stain has then been applied with a paintbrush to the bench, floor covering and my clothes.
The first bench is now complete:
![[Bottom side of the bench after sanding]](/assets/2016/08/31/20160702_203247.jpg)
![[Seat bars before sanding]](/assets/2016/08/31/20160702_203317.jpg)
![[Top side of the bench after sanding]](/assets/2016/08/31/20160821_143037.jpg)
![[Bottom side of the bench after partial painting]](/assets/2016/08/31/20160825_190124.jpg)
![[Top side of the bench after completion of painting]](/assets/2016/08/31/20160831_200717.jpg)
