Making stuff from pallets

slaty craft · 13-08-2013 10:34pm

pallets

You can make lots of things from pallets . I would suggest filling the nail holes and painting the project when its finished ,this way it gives you a lot more options and less waste. http://www.jumbletown.ie[/IMG]

david75 · 21-08-2013 6:06pm

Collibosher wrote: »

The site I saw it on said to put a small amount of the 000 grade very fine wire wool in to a jar with white vinegar and leave for 24 hours. The wire wool will dissolve into the vinegar, then just brush on.

I made this earlier, and will be trying the above mixture over the weekend, so I'll post up how it turns out.

Got a litre of white vinegar and some really light wire wool. It's there two days now but it looks just the same as when I started it.
Should I just do a test on some wood and will it work?
No sign of the wire wool dissolving at all.

david75 · 21-08-2013 8:24pm

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Tryna make this thing fly

Collibosher · 22-08-2013 12:47am

david75 wrote: »

Got a litre of white vinegar and some really light wire wool. It's there two days now but it looks just the same as when I started it.
Should I just do a test on some wood and will it work?
No sign of the wire wool dissolving at all.

The vinegar and wire wool had only been soaking for 24 hours when I painted the crate pictured above. I used the finest grade wire wool and it hadn't dissolved for me either, well not noticeably, but the vinegar had darkened.

Test it out on a piece, it goes quite dark at first but dries and leaves a nice finished colour in my opinion.

david75 · 22-08-2013 12:58am

Cool thank you. Gave a board one coat earlier. It went kinda grey but nothing wonderful. Added some black emulsion paint(not much).
I'll see what happens tomorrow.
Cheers for the reply.

david75 · 24-08-2013 5:57pm

I made a doggiebox. The kid lifts up to keep toys treats leads etc inside. Looks small but it's 2ft x 1ft.

And I made a loo roll holder

david75 · 29-08-2013 7:15am

Almost finished this. Cannot get the shelves level no matter what I do

david75 · 29-08-2013 7:15am

Almost finished this. Cannot get the shelves level no matter what I do

david75 · 05-09-2013 12:22pm

Made a Facebook page if any of you are looking for something
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david75 · 05-09-2013 1:04pm

Redesigned my loo roll holder

Keeks · 07-09-2013 2:30pm

For dismantalling pallets found this @instructables

http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Breaker/

david75 · 01-10-2013 1:05pm

Collibosher wrote: »

This was taken after coating with the vinegar/wire wool solution, I really like the finish it gives.

The wire wool had only been soaking for 24 hours, but could probably do with leaving longer.

Just wanted to say thank you for the heads up about using the vinegar stain.
I made this yesterday

And then applied your solution of white vinegar steel wool and some rusty nails(they add colour) and this happened!

It's so mad the way the different woods react to the stain!
I'm gonna go over it once it's dry with some briwax(Jacobean) like I did wit this wine case I made a few weeks ago. It comes up so well

So again, cheers for the staining idea. It's deadly:)
Wonder is there other things you can use for different effects?

Collibosher · 02-10-2013 1:42am

I tried a few different bought wood stains, and to be honest I prefer the result from the vinegar and wire wool solution.

It looks more natural than some of the expensive ones I tried :rolleyes:

Nice unit!

david75 · 02-10-2013 7:15pm

Thanks:)
It's finished

now I have to build two small side tables to match it.
Oh the horror!

david75 · 05-10-2013 10:26am

Really pleased with these. Managed to make them all match up:)

david75 · 07-11-2013 3:43pm

Whitewashed this table and washed it all off. Gonna wax it for a nice deep low shine

david75 · 05-03-2014 11:26pm

Made a spacepod table. All pallets. Though I think I'm gonna turn the feet/landing gear the other way.
Lots of sanding to do tomorrow then painting and light installation.
The exterior is going to be white and the inner loop deck(which runs clear all the way through) is going to be an intense orange.
Gonna paint over with a phosphorescent UV paint I'm getting from New Zealand. Nerdy

madwidow · 22-03-2014 9:23pm

Hi all,
got the link in another post. Would anyone direct me who sells or can make crates as on Page 4 for a reasonable price as im trying to get my hand on around 10. unvarnished/unpainted..
Thanks
Tanya

david75 · 23-03-2014 11:47am

madwidow wrote: »

Hi all,
got the link in another post. Would anyone direct me who sells or can make crates as on Page 4 for a reasonable price as im trying to get my hand on around 10. unvarnished/unpainted..
Thanks
Tanya

Tanya
Www.facebook.com/woodenideas75

I can probably do it but you can buy old crates from France for €15 or so but they do be very old and almost unusable.

madwidow · 24-03-2014 4:37pm

david75 wrote: »

Tanya
Www.facebook.com/woodenideas75

I can probably do it but you can buy old crates from France for €15 or so but they do be very old and almost unusable.

Hi David,
would you have a link? i could only find some from UK, 20 a piece and who knows how much shipping.
Not looking for vintage per se, i'd like to build a wall for the attic tetris like due to the slant of the roof.. How much would you look for a piece, even good ol timber would do me.. ? Nothing fancy
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Thanks

david75 · 24-03-2014 4:51pm

Message me at www.facebook.com/woodenideas75
I'll have a look

Kildare2014 · 03-06-2014 9:21am

Have had a good read through all the posts here. Some amazing pieces made! Wow!! Well done. I am looking at making a deck from pallets. Can anyone advise me on paint or varnish or what kind of finish they need before I lay it down. It will not be a permanent structure as we rent. All the garden is weeds but we are clearing a patch (3x4m) and putting down our 'deck'. Should I put something on the soil before the deck to prolong the life of the wood. I can't put gravel or anything that can't be removed easily. I am new to all this but trying my best!

jack of all · 03-06-2014 9:41am

Hi Hildare2014,
It's a nice idea in principle to re-purpose pallet wood for decking but it really isnt a suitable use for the wood. Decking boards are generally pressure treated softwood (southern yellow pine) or a more expensive tropical hardwood, regardless of the wood type the decking will be milled on the face to give a slip resistant finish, free from splinters. Pallet wood is rough sawn generally, full of splinters and because it is not milled will be very slippery and hazardous when wet (even a proper decking board will be slippery when wet!). I have seen people advertise old decking on Adverts.ie etc free to take away and maybe that is something you could consider?

ciarang85 · 19-06-2015 5:39pm

This thread has inspired me too give it a go at making something!
The stuff previous people have posted are amazing looking,
I only tried making a window box, it's nothing amazing at all but glad i did it!

The colour has come up much darker since i finished painting it

delaney001 · 05-07-2015 11:30am

Savage thread lads. Broke down a pallet last night and have the timber lined up to make a nice little table.
Just wondering what ye use for initial heavyish sanding. I've seen people talking about orbital sanders. Are these good, they seem like they'd take an eternity to sand down a decent edge.

david75 · 05-07-2015 11:43am

delaney001 wrote: »

Savage thread lads. Broke down a pallet last night and have the timber lined up to make a nice little table.
Just wondering what ye use for initial heavyish sanding. I've seen people talking about orbital sanders. Are these good, they seem like they'd take an eternity to sand down a decent edge.

I use a desalt orbital sander and never have any problems. Depends on what look you want really? Kind of no point using pallets if you're gonna bring them to a point where it looks like plain old timber if that makes sense? But again that's down to personal taste.

Just don't use any blue red or treated wood!! If it has MB stencilled or branded on it, avoid it. Bad carcinogenic chemicals used to preserve the wood, not something you want to be sanding or having in your house really.

recipio · 05-07-2015 1:23pm

delaney001 wrote: »

Savage thread lads. Broke down a pallet last night and have the timber lined up to make a nice little table.
Just wondering what ye use for initial heavyish sanding. I've seen people talking about orbital sanders. Are these good, they seem like they'd take an eternity to sand down a decent edge.

You would really need a belt sander to get the wood smooth. Have you a jack plane ? - a sharp plane would be cheaper in the long run.

david75 · 05-07-2015 3:00pm

some bits n pieces ive done recently..
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delaney001 · 05-07-2015 7:02pm

recipio wrote: »

You would really need a belt sander to get the wood smooth. Have you a jack plane ? - a sharp plane would be cheaper in the long run.

I'm on the lookout for a plane but know very little about them. Can you recommend one or link a good reasonably priced one?

gumbo1 · 05-07-2015 7:12pm

Some really good stuff been made there folks! Any hints ir tips as to where one would find a few pallets going spare?

Wanderer78 · 05-07-2015 7:51pm

fair play ta yea lads. some fantastic work there. impressive. keep it up

Collibosher · 12-07-2015 9:39pm

gumbo1 wrote: »

Some really good stuff been made there folks! Any hints ir tips as to where one would find a few pallets going spare?

Industrial estates are good place to find them, but make sure to ask before taking any.

gumbo1 · 13-07-2015 9:29am

Collibosher wrote: »

Industrial estates are good place to find them, but make sure to ask before taking any.

I know the blue ones are on hire an to leave them alone!

recipio · 13-07-2015 2:04pm

delaney001 wrote: »

I'm on the lookout for a plane but know very little about them. Can you recommend one or link a good reasonably priced one?

Well done, I like the bed.
A good plane is a joy to use and a bad plane is a dog. I would search around online for second hand bargains because they are not cheap. If you can rise to a new plane the Quangshen range is a high quality plane made in China but for a change is actually up to European standards.
I might invest in a dedicated matching countersink and plug cutter - you can hide all those screws and bolts and the piece will look a little more refined.

david75 · 28-11-2015 9:04pm

Wasnt sure i wanted to make this, but my pal wanted the herringbone design on it and pushed for it...
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didnt like it..then i stained it and changed my mind completely

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magicbastarder · 28-11-2015 11:30pm

i think i prefer the unstained version.

Collibosher · 28-11-2015 11:37pm

Nice work, prefer it unstained myself too.

david75 · 29-11-2015 12:01am

It wasnt for me, it was for a customer and the stain was the last of the problems i had with it, but im happy with it now..once its had a few more coats itll find itself.

magicbastarder · 29-11-2015 12:02am

is the top glued on or nailed on?

david75 · 29-11-2015 1:11am

Both

ciarang85 · 17-03-2016 8:52pm

Started making a light box for a telephone sign that I have from pallets, will post pics when I'm finished!

Black_Knight · 25-04-2016 12:55pm

Where do ye get pallets from? Or are ye buying them off donedeal/adverts etc?

delaney001 · 25-04-2016 1:11pm

I reversed the process and made pallets from regular wood...

Collibosher · 26-04-2016 12:45am

Black_Knight wrote: »

Where do ye get pallets from? Or are ye buying them off donedeal/adverts etc?

I'm lucky in that where I work they get so many that they pay to get rid of them, so I can take what I want.

It's worth asking around in industrial estates, builders merchants, fruit markets etc Many places are glad to get rid them, but always ask first.

imakebiodiesel · 28-04-2016 1:37pm

Here is something I made from pallet wood and an old bicycle. its an Asian handtruck and it works brilliantly. I can effortlessly carry 8 x 20 litres of veg oil in it 150kg over rough ground . its glued and screwed together and the only metal fittings I needed to make were 4 small brackets to mount the wheels.

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ciarang85 · 10-05-2016 12:09pm

Finally gotten around to finishing this mostly off,

Delighted with the way it's turned out, one of the edges is hanging down because it's open at that side, it's not prefect but will do for me!

david75 · 10-05-2016 12:30pm

looks great!
i made a set of boxshelves for a customer..i like em
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ciarang85 · 10-05-2016 12:47pm

They are class!
I saw on your page (FB i think) the laundry basket/bin with the rope handle, going to have to give it a try myself when i get the time!

david75 · 10-05-2016 1:28pm

Thanks! i should probably tell ye that ended up just being a bin cos i couldnt find cloth laundry bags anywhere in town..id still love to make one if i could find it though

Black_Knight · 07-06-2016 9:18am

I got myself some pallets on the cheap a few weeks back, and each weekend i've made a little progress. My plan was to make a trunk for the bottom of the bed, for storage.

First, dismantling. There's so many nails, but in fairness, the pallets came apart handily enough.
Here's about half the nails from one pallet.

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After dismantling I set about sanding them back to a somewhat refined state, but I did want to retain some of their rough qualities.
All sanded and ready for paint:

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I wanted to get a weathered grey look while retaining grain of the wood. Unfortunately I couldnt find a shop that sold a grey wood stain, so I ended up getting a grey satin wood paint and watering it down. I found a 1:1 mix of water to paint gave me the penetration, colour and transparency I was after.
Drying in the sun:

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The (almost) finished product! I even reused a load of the nails I salvaged from the palet originally, to keep with its old weathered look.

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I need to finish it off by making a hinge (I want to use thick cotton rope) and a handle to open it using the same.

Making stuff from pallets

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