Pallet End Table

Below are directions for a simple end table made from pallets.

Find free pallets from Craigslist. If not available, you can purchase them locally for very little money.

When searching through the pallet stack, look for the pallets with the most usable wood. The length of the slats is ~ 3 feet. The thickness varies from ½ to ¾ thick. The width of the slats can vary from 2.5 to 6 inches.

Breaking the pallets apart takes a decent amount of work. Use a jig or circular saw to cut the ends. Pry the wood from the center support. This should give you 8 to 14 boards per pallet. Remove nails from slats.

Before you start cutting, determine the best pieces to get the desired width (see drawing). I had multiple long pieces with cracks and/or damage down one side. I was able to cut the damage off and still have usable pieces.

Cut pieces per drawings. After cutting, sand with course sandpaper to remove rough spots or major staining/paint…unless that is your desired look.

Assemble the two frames (nail & glue). Note how it is put together – should be a square

Attach horizontal slats to frames (nail & glue).

Nail and glue legs as shown.

Attach the legs as shown (nail & glue). Drill holes for the pins. Insert and glue into place.

Drawing File:

https://googledrive.com/host/0B21TbB8gGNQbX2dlNGdxR0NuOE0/end_table_RevA.pdf

If you liked this, see matching planter boxes.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Planter-Box-from-P...