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Stumps,stumps, stumps

18 years ago

I just know this forum will have fun ideas on what to do with stumps. I have this concept of using them as coffee table by the firepit / support for flower pots / marking an area in the backyard ... and so on, but since they'll be outside I think I should seal them somehow.

What should I use? Wax, polyurethane...???

Thank you in advance, also any idea for innovative uses will be appreciated.

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sweetkountry
18 years ago
Use low ones for footrests, scatter some around the garden for seats.
festucablue
Original Author
18 years ago
sounds great,thanks.
Looks like not too many people are into stumps...
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TwoMonths
18 years ago
You might try a clear sealer first and then marine varnish. If boats last, a stump should. I have seen them as benches, chairs, pot holders, places for kids to climb and jump from...if you think it will work...it will.
goldenpond
18 years ago
tree stumps in my garden{{gwi:2589}}
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