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Ripping up stage floor boards
The process of re-purposing the stage floor starts with ripping up the boards. They had 3-4 nails at each end and at each joist. Often the board would come up and the galvanized nails stayed in the joists.
Board ripper tool
Gerald had created a tool when he was salvaging boards and joists as the Frosty Mug was demolished. You set it over the joist and rock it backwards, using it on each joist the floor piece crosses.
Chose boards, cut to length and put water seal on them all before assembling picnic table #1. After it was all put together the names of several bands that had played on the stage were added to the table top with a wood burner. The feet were rubberized with spray on coating. Final product 5′ wide table for four, or more depending on your size.
1 of 2 Assembled support pieces
After applying Thompson’s Water Seal
The Stage Picnic Table #1 was made for sale to raise funds for the Methodist Church building fund and sold during the June Jubilee Auction Sunday evening in a down pour. The proceeds were split with between the church and the Milligan Community Club.
Table displayed during rainy parade
