The Grease Monkey
£395.00
The grease monkey’s past incarnation was a vice bench in a mechanics workshop. Oil, metal shavings, paint and grime coated the entire work top and frame. We regret to tell you that even the skilled hands of our restoration team could not save the worktop. However as a wise old man of the woods once said ” sometimes you need to cut away a part of yourself so the other parts can grow ” and it is with that spirit in mind we rebuilt the work top and added the basket shelf using the slats from a reclaimed pine bed. Custom built a chunky chopping board added vegetable basket and casters then finished off with a pair of cast iron window handles to hang the tea towels. The grease monkey kitchen island is yet another zero carbon foot print reclamation brought to you by Junk Gypsies.
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At Junk gypsies we offer a workshop to front door delivery service with no stops in-between for eager beavers! This service is chargeable per mile from Junk Gypsies HQ to your abode. We would also like to invite you to make the journey to HQ to enjoy a small tour and share a freshly brewed cuppa before you set off home.
Alternatively we are more than happy to liaise with a courier of your own choosing, or one of our frequently used couriers in order for you to receive delivery of your item(s). Junk Gypsies hold no responsibility for lost or damaged items delivered by self arranged couriers or services. Small robust items can be easily and safely be delivered by royal mail or a courier such as Parcelforce or Yodel.
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