My first sanding tip: Start with a suitably coarse grit of sandpaper.Most wood purchased at a lumber yard or big box store is surfaced lumber (as opposed to rough cut lumber, right off the sawmill ...

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The provenance and patina of pieces is key if furniture is going to sit harmoniously in a garden. “Too much modern furniture can feel jarring,” agrees Tabi Jackson-Gee.