[born_2b_mad]

Broke down the first of my many wooden pallets a few weeks ago, but have only just got around to making something.

Thought that I would start off easy by making a rustic looking kitchen shelf.

Cut strips to length and sanded down the edges to create a more well worn look, which I feel has come across very well, unfortunately it doesn't seem to come across that well in the photos.


Here are a few photos taken:

The finished shelf:


The 'floating' brackets:


Shelf sitting on top of brackets:


Complete:

[Yorkie]

Very impressive, well done 

[alaj]

Ok, I'm seriously impressed!
I recently extended my wood store using some pallets much to the surprise of my long suffering husband but this is on an altogether higher level!
Like!

[born_2b_mad]

Thanks guys :blink:

Have a few more ideas up my sleeve, including a few cold frames.

Built my two youngsters a playhouse out in the garden, so have decided that I will be building my own shed on my plot.
Was hoping to start that this week, but the weather has put paid to that!

[joyfull]

brilliant 

[gavinjconway]

Pallets are great for making all sorts of things... especially on the plot!!  Great playhouse and shelf...

[sunshineband]

Great shelves and a very impressive playhouse

Can't wait to see that shed 

[Ice]

Fantastic, great bit of recycling.

[Tenhens]

How long did the shelf take to sand , I am assuming you used an electric sander.

[born_2b_mad]

How long did the shelf take to sand , I am assuming you used an electric sander.

Didn't take too long, I used a stone on a bench grinding machine to remove the very rough surface, and wear down the edges.  Doing this also gave it a slight burnt effect which is an added look that I like.

I did finish it off with a quick going over with an orbital sander but only on the exposed areas.

I would say it took about 40 minutes to do all the pieces.