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Title: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: born_2b_mad on December 31, 2011, 22:07

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:
(http://www.speedwayfansunited.com/images/allotment/shelf1.gif)

The 'floating' brackets:
(http://www.speedwayfansunited.com/images/allotment/shelf3.gif)

Shelf sitting on top of brackets:
(http://www.speedwayfansunited.com/images/allotment/shelf2.gif)

Complete:
(http://www.speedwayfansunited.com/images/allotment/shelf.gif)

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: Yorkie on December 31, 2011, 22:15

Very impressive, well done  :D

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: alaj on December 31, 2011, 22:47

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

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: born_2b_mad on January 01, 2012, 23:42

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! >:(

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: joyfull on January 02, 2012, 06:09

brilliant  :)

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: gavinjconway on January 02, 2012, 16:29

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

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: sunshineband on January 02, 2012, 16:31

Great shelves and a very impressive playhouse

Can't wait to see that shed  :D

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: Ice on January 02, 2012, 16:40

Fantastic, great bit of recycling. ;)

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: Tenhens on January 03, 2012, 21:46

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

Title: Re: My first construction from a wooden pallet!
Post by: born_2b_mad on January 03, 2012, 22:14

Quote from: Tenhens on January 03, 2012, 21:46

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.