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Industrial style shelves

7 years ago

I'm thinking of making a desk made of reclaimed wood, and want to finish it in metal to give it an industrial look, similar to how my local coffee shop has done - see photo. Anyone know where to find this kind of metal edging - or what it's even called?!

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loopyjohns
7 years ago
They are scaffold boards and fixtures. We've made a kitchen island from some.
Matt Lindop
Original Author
7 years ago
brilliant thanks
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Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven
7 years ago
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These guys supply scaffolding parts - they have a sale on at the moment! Would like to see your finished piece.

Shannon
http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/

or try http://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/fixings-ties/

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