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Making stuff from pallets

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  • 16-06-2013 7:43pm
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    david75
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    I do this all the time.
    Anyone else? Any stories or tips to share?
    So my table that wasn't good enough for that competition(which I'm still bummed about)
    We varnished it today. It's a gift for my friend dave
    Before
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    After (1 coat)
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    I like it. **** that competition.


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    recipio
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    Er...........what competition.? A little cryptic for me. Pallets are a cheap source of wood, sometimes nice hardwood but you need a thicknesser to make the best of them. Getting out all those ring nails is however a beggar.


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    bazery
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    http://m.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Table/

    I made one of these from pallets. Lot of work but great finish.


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    Collibosher
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    recipio wrote: »
    ....Getting out all those ring nails is however a beggar.


    You're not wrong!

    I picked up a decent pallet from work a while back to make into a planter. Two hours of cursing later, I counted 112 nails that came out of it! :eek:

    Nice table David.


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    david75
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    It's weird how fast you get good at dismantling and denailing. Keep at it:)
    I've built a good load of stuff you can see here if you're interested.
    http://pinterest.com/woodenideas/palletable/


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    david75
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    Helpful short article in what pallets are safe to use
    http://www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/


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    bazery
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    Any one made something interesting. I'm always looking for a project


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    Collibosher
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    david75 wrote: »
    It's weird how fast you get good at dismantling and denailing. Keep at it:)
    I've built a good load of stuff you can see here if you're interested.
    http://pinterest.com/woodenideas/palletable/

    Yeah, at first I just took which pallets looked the best without looking at how they were put together.

    I've only made a couple of very basic planters for the garden, but am going to attempt some other things in the future. I can get pallets through work, so am always putting the decent ones aside ;)

    Thanks for the link, so good stuff there.


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    Steve_hooo
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    My 1st project from a pallet: a planter.
    With the left over wood from the planter and another whole pallets I'm trying to do a coffee table. (Probably less elaborated than the david75's one but inspired by etsy)


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    david75
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    That's a beauty.is it just wood stain you're using?


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    Steve_hooo
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    david75 wrote: »
    That's a beauty.is it just wood stain you're using?

    Thanks,

    I used a left over paint for garden furniture from IKEA.


    Glazing paint, this one
    http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/00163351/


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    Collibosher
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    david75 wrote: »
    ..I've built a good load of stuff you can see here if you're interested.
    http://pinterest.com/woodenideas/palletable/

    Some great stuff there David :)

    I like the look of that wine rack, think I might tackle something similar.

    Have been stockpiling the pallets in anticipation of some time off soon so that I can get started. Herself mentioned that she'd like a shelf/rack for some old fruit crates that she'd use for storing vegetables.


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    david75
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    The only thing I can say to you is just do it. It'll come to you when you're right or wrong. You'll enjoy it.
    Using something and giving it a life when it was headed for landfill. Sounds hippy dippy but it's such a nice feeling. Go for it. If you get stuck give is a shout.


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    stacexD
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    My first pallet project :D

    2v3lpba.jpg

    Have to touch the paint up a bit and varnish it before it's done but I'm delighted with how it turned out :)

    Definitely investing in a chop saw before I try my next project :eek:


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    david75
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    That's so brilliant! Well done!!


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    fiacha
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    stacexD wrote: »
    My first pallet project :D

    Have to touch the paint up a bit and varnish it before it's done but I'm delighted with how it turned out :)

    Definitely investing in a chop saw before I try my next project :eek:

    Great job on that, much better than a scruffy dog bed in the corner !

    If you are after a chop saw I can recommend this deal from Screwfix. It's a compound mitre saw and circular saw for 99 Pound delivered. Loads of reviews of both saws out there. It comes with a multi material blade which cuts cleanly through nails etc in the wood, so perfect for pallets.

    I used the mitre saw for the first time today and it's perfect. The fence and mitre stops needed a little tune up, but this is normal for any saw. It's a very compact unit, so it doesn't take up much space in the shed etc.

    I haven't tried the circular saw yet, but it looks to be good quality also.

    No connection with Screwfix other than a happy customer.


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    Collibosher
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    david75 wrote: »
    ...Using something and giving it a life when it was headed for landfill. Sounds hippy dippy but it's such a nice feeling...

    I know what you mean.

    In my job, they were paying to have a ridiculous amount of them taken away as they got so many in :rolleyes:

    Great job stacexD :)


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    Collibosher
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    Copied Inspired by David75's wine rack, knocked this together earlier. :P

    Needs a bit more sanding, and have yet to decide on the finish.

    ih5fmv.jpg


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    david75
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    Looks great!! They look good painted varnished or just left bare.
    I'm thinking of dabbling in a little staining. You can use oil, coffee, good few other things too.


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    wait4me
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    fiacha wrote: »
    Great job on that, much better than a scruffy dog bed in the corner !

    If you are after a chop saw I can recommend this deal from Screwfix. No connection with Screwfix other than a happy customer.

    Hey fiacha:

    Do Screwfix deliver to Ireland. I seem to remember seeing it somewhere on boards that they did; but the site says no deliveries to ROI


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    recipio
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    wait4me wrote: »
    Hey fiacha:

    Do Screwfix deliver to Ireland. I seem to remember seeing it somewhere on boards that they did; but the site says no deliveries to ROI

    ;) They didn't, but a pop up on the link now says 'delivering to EU countries' - but at what cost.? I use www.axminster.co.uk who are usually reasonable on delivery.


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    wait4me
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    Thanks - the pop up didn't 'pop up' on my work machine but it did here at home.


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    rubberdungeon
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    I never thought of building anything from pallets until I seen this picture, if I was to build something, this is what I would attempt.


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    fiacha
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    recipio wrote: »
    ;) They didn't, but a pop up on the link now says 'delivering to EU countries' - but at what cost.? I use www.axminster.co.uk who are usually reasonable on delivery.

    20 pound or free for orders over 100.


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    Sam Kade
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    Steve_hooo wrote: »
    My 1st project from a pallet: a planter.
    With the left over wood from the planter and another whole pallets I'm trying to do a coffee table. (Probably less elaborated than the david75's one but inspired by etsy)
    Is that ground elder growing in front of the planter?


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    Collibosher
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    david75 wrote: »
    Looks great!! They look good painted varnished or just left bare.
    I'm thinking of dabbling in a little staining. You can use oil, coffee, good few other things too.

    I'm going to have a go at using the wire wool left overnight in white vinegar mixture. Seems to give a nice old look to the wood.


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    david75
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    Collibosher wrote: »
    I'm going to have a go at using the wire wool left overnight in white vinegar mixture. Seems to give a nice old look to the wood.

    Good idea. My friend says that regular bleach and wire wool can do that too if the wood is particularly dirty and you want a certain look. I take these things apart every day so I'm reluctant to not scrub them as much as possible but you never know. Could be a good look.


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    NIMAN
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    I make kindling from my pallets.


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    Steve_hooo
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    Sam Kade wrote: »
    Is that ground elder growing in front of the planter?

    no, it's mint


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    afatbollix
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    rubberdungeon wrote: »
    I never thought of building anything from pallets until I seen this picture, if I was to build something, this is what I would attempt.

    Looks so easy. What would be the best way to support the back? A couple of L brackets? Or do you think it would need more support?


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    david75
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    NIMAN wrote: »
    I make kindling from my pallets.

    Bad idea. Especially if they're chemically treated.


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