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I was at work this week and took these arms down .they were less than a year old and just couldn't bring myself to throw them in the dumpster….what should I make? They are treated and that worries me for glue up and finishing..any ideas??? I have quite a few more to put something large and heavy together..lol

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Mailbox, free library, fence posts, outdoor table/furniture legs. They are thick enough you could run some rebar through em if they wont glue and have a decent bench top for an outside work bench for the nice days.
 

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use polyurethane glue. My dad mitered a 2×8 railing on their deck 15 years ago using polyurethane glue and screws still no sign of movement.

I vote for a new bench. I would let it air dry for a bit before working it. That way you can square it up with less chance of movement.
 

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You can also use a two part epoxy for glue up if you need to. Use a product like West System
 

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work bench, already has dog holes
 

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Outdoor table and/or benches for the yard. Nice to use for dinners outside or entertaining others
 

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I vote for an outdoor table or a workbench. If you're worried about glue-ups, use a few pieces of all-thread - counter-bore the holes for the nuts and washers and then cover it with a plug of walnut or something. Would make an interesting detail. Do they still treat them with creosote?
 

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Lots and lots of pen blanks.
 

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I agree with the bench idea first, then on to other things.
 

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Yep , one very Heavy very stable work bench and I would use Epoxy .
 

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What did you do with all of the wire?
 

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I SAY AN ARK.
 

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Before I retired from the local electric company, I always wanted to build a TREBUCHET with crossarms & do some PUMPKIN CHUNKIN.
 

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Absolutely a solid work bench top.
 
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