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Howard-
It's just the other one is neater so I want to get it similar. Obvs still rustic.
Not too fussed about cracking. They're pretty thick slabs of pine(?) and have survived quite a few years outside with just some left over indoor floor varnish for protection. Plus they were a tenner and we've still got a spare one in the loft
hugo7
Yeah. Now you suggest planning, that probably would have been the right move.
However, it's a lot more effort. I did the other bench in about an hour in total work time - including cleaning with oxygenated bleach, and oiling.