b'step by stepResene Half Pearl LustaReseneDriftwoodbuild a barbecue benchOutdoor kitchens are all the rage. This one brings industrial chicand practicalityto any garden. You will need:Welding materials (includingMeasuring tape andThe table frame is made froma mig welder and compressor),square edge mildsteeltube(approx16 or a pre-made frame, or Jigsawmetresof25mmsquaretube build one out of timber was used) which was orderedDrill with hole bit cut to length. It was then migSheet of 25mm or 32mm plywood (we used 32mm)Screw driver and screws weldedtogether,grindingElectric planer allexternalsurfacessmooth,Sinkwe used an Aquaticaprimed, then painted in Resene Mega 240Sander and sandpaper Super Gloss enamel tinted toTapwe used an AquaticaSealant to secure sink Resene Black. The frame can be made by a DIY enthusiast, or Forte sink mixer (made One litre of Resene Woodsmanordered readymade. Or, make a simple timber frame.for indoor use but fine ifWood Oil Stain tinted to reasonably protected) Resene Driftwood Step 1Skill sawSafety gear Cut the plywood to fit the frame leaving an overhang all around. We used the full length of 2.4m then cut it to 620mm wide. Use the remaining width of plywood for the bottom shelf, cutting the length to fit. We left a space for a cupboard or rubbish bin at the end. Step 2Drill and screw the top to the frame. Attach the shelf.Step 3Measure and cut the hole for the sink, using the jigsaw. Measure and cut hole for the tap. Step 4Plane the edges if necessary, then sand with an electric sander and/or a sanding block. Step 5Before fitting the sink and tap, stain the plywood with Resene Woodsman Wood Oil Stain as directed on the tin. Silicon the sink into the benchtop, and fix the tap in place. picturesFrances Oliver'