How-To: Rustic Pallet Playhouse
The search for the perfect playhouse could be as close as your backyard or linen closet. Why using what you have is so rewarding.
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Sliding Door Made from Old Pallets
Who doesn’t love turning trash into treasure? Pallets are typically found in warehouses for the compact-support and easy transport of goods. Anyone can pick up pallets possibly for free or less than a dollar. A family from Malaysia had the idea of connecting two pallets to create an interior sliding door. “I’ve always wanted a […]
How-To: Wood Pallet Dog Bed
Make a cozy upcycled sleeping spot for your favorite 4-legged friend with this wood pallet dog bed tutorial!
15 Fun and Unique Pallet Projects
There’s something about shipping pallets that makers are drawn to. They’re easily obtainable on the roadside or by dumpster diving (don’t steal!), the form-factor lends itself to certain types of construction, and the rustic finish is just appealing in terms of aesthetics.
Giant Meditation Chamber Made from Shipping Pallets
We’ve seen our share of projects using shipping pallets, but at 20′ square, Forêt II may take the cake in terms of scale. The cubic structure, built by Phil Allard and Justin Duchesneau, is designed as a meditation space for passersby.
How-To: Knock Down a Pallet with Simple Tools
If you don’t reclaim enough pallet lumber to justify a specialized prybar for the purpose, it is of course possible to knock down shipping pallets using everyday hand tools. But don’t pry – that’ll just split the wood. Instead, knock out the boards and nails from behind with a hammer. Or better yet, a pair of hammers. YouTuber miscpro shows us how it’s done.
One-Pallet Park Bench
Julien Deswaef of Brussels, Belgium, designed this bench built from a shipping pallet. Get from a standard (Epal-Eur) pallet to a public bench in just a couple easy steps. The idea came while thinking about urban hacking or how to reclaim public space with easy to find material and tools in urban areas. This project […]
