How to Build a Coffee Table out of Pallet Wood: Project 5 Paint/Distress/Antique Furniture
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- How to tips on woodworking projects and tips to build wood furniture. Refinishing and painting antique furniture tips and techniques. This weeks woodworking project I show you how to break down / dismantle a wood pallet then take the wood from it and build a beautiful pallet wood coffee table! This table is a very simple design and a lot of fun to make!
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Brilliant use of the stringers for the underside of the table. Looks completely organic, like a pallet suddenly evolved into a table.
...which is kinda the point. Nice piece, nice work.
Hey man! this table was the first wood project I ever did 3 years ago! Haven't stopped since then and have turned the hobby into a nice income source for my family. Just want to say thanks!
This is really cool. My boyfriend and I build lots of things with pallet wood. All it takes is a little nursing back to life and you got yourself some great wood.
When the pallets are wet from a good rain they are easier to take apart. Nail Punch! The nail heads add to the look of the pallet wood but you are right about the danger when planing the boards.
first time I have been here, but I really like this table. I am an older girl, and have made a lot of stuff, but never with found wood. good job.
Necessity is the mother of ingenuity. Some people just don't have the fight to tap into that.
Oh thanks! I checked out Ana White and she seems right up my alley. I'll definitely be trying some of her easier projects and- if I'm brave enough - I'll post the end product!
What I've found out watching these recycled wood videos the best finishing product for these kind of projects is varnish. That's because the wood is usually uneven color and there is holes and nicks and stuff like that so the varnish darkens the wood, gives more used and old look and I like that!
Table looks good. Working on our pallet couch right now. Might have to add this to our projet list. It amazes me how what most people view as trash can easily be turned into something useful.
To make things easier when lining up the slats to make the chevron, you can take a straight board and screw it up and down on the board you are using and then use it as the guide for one entire side. Unscrew the board you used and connect the second side easily lines up!
Great Project!!
Nice job bro, Do not worry about the comments about the chemicals, I've used Pallets to start our cookouts on a thousand times and then add seasoned oak, and I am still here...Good work!!! Hank
I used your video to make my own table as my first wood working project. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. I had to use some cleating to help brace the 4x4s. The pallet wood ended up being a little warped and needed the bracing to all fit straight. Also, I salvaged the side pieces from the scrap pile, because the scalloped pieces were in really rough shape. Thanks!
Great thing to do with pallets. Thank you for sharing. That little pin thingy you got the cut nails out of the wood with is called a nail set,
Cant beleive ppl hating on this guy.....i did a table just like the one he made n my wife is happy happy happy.......talk about scorin muffukkin point...2 thumbs up on this project
I have to say I am an instant fan of your work. I was about to go out and buy a coffee table but now I think I will just make one...lol I just finished watching you put the color on and I have to say I liked it a whole lot better natural. But I am a natural kind of person!!!
This is a great DIY project! After watching this video, I began to tear down some large pallets I had laying around. Ended up with a smaller version after ripping the wood and putting a trim on top. Thanks for the motivation
Hey thanks beachbumlivin I built that exact table years ago from your design and you sent me on a path now have built countless wood projects from pallets and all of my children have benefited from it thanks so much you been a great inspiration to me
hairpin legs are the perfect match for this kind of table top:o
I have been watching videos on making things out of pallets all winter. Your video is cool. I like how you did it! Looks awesome! Thanks for making the video.
Looks excellent. Were talking about doing the focal wall in our entertainment room in reclaimed wood and making a matching coffee table. Thanks for the inspiration!
Well demonstrated video showing step by step procedure of making coffee table at home. Keep it up the good work.
cosh living Thank you!!
man loved your idea!!!!!! I took your idea and made a wine rack out of it!!!! Freakin love it!!!
Thanks!!!
Awesome, I think this is a wonderful way to recycle. Your videos are clear with very easy to understand instructions. Thank you . The table is great. Looking forward to see your painting technique.
The end result looks very impressive.
Great to see people reclaiming wood. I do turning and have buckets full of cut-off little pieces to use as accents on larger ones. I HATE to throw out wood. Nice work on the table. Looking to build some larger pieces for my youngest daughter - she loves that style too. The guy doing the floors in his tattoo studio, Doc Hyde, could frame the edge of the room like you did the top and then fill in with the chevrons or whatever pattern he wanted to. Just a thought.
Happy new year 2020.I just watched this video, I must say super pallets project.
Who is watching this in 2020?😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊☺️☺️
this is a great way to make a work bench cheaply
I agree with you. I work in hardwood flooring and precise and faster cuts to get 45 degrees work much better on a chop saw, preferrably one that has a slide. Clamping a few boards at a time together prevents the pieces traveling and you get uniform cuts.We use the table saw for ripping. 45 degree cuts, wears out the blade much faster. Blade changes are faster on a chop saw.
Great work! I'm a military member stationed in South Korea and having a tough time finding a wood supplier. But there are a ton of broken pallets around. Thank you!! You just solved a major dilemma for me and I'm thinking you're table is gonna be my first project here. Having to rebuild my shop in miniature out on our apt patio so this should be an great project to test out the mini-shop! Thanks again!
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That thingy you used to get the nails out is either a nail set or a punch. Nice table.
Nice work and I really liked how you came at the tear-down two different ways without editing it out of your video! I think that will help people who have never built anything before. It is very good to see young adults building things with their hands. I can tell you enjoy it! That makes for a good teacher! Your coffee table is great!
I built the prettiest little library (behind-the-couch) table a few years back. Kept my eyes peeled and collected a bunch of pallets made from maple (!?). Planed off all the wear and schmutz, left the deeper stains and nail holes. Made an excellent combination of newish-looking wood with obvious distressing from old use.
Then it got broken by careless use. Don't make fine furniture for use in homeless shelters, you will be disappointed.
that table is totally wicked! I think i'll try to make a sewing table! im always eyeballing pallets when Im out junk collecting...lotta great tips on how to break apart the pallets, thanks!!
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Dude, awesome video! I collected a crap ton of pallets a couple weeks back hoping I could use them for some rustic style furniture. Problem is I've had a bit of writer's block in terms of how to go about designing a small square table for a bedroom. This pattern looks nice!
That's just a really great table, no question.
Left a message for the BeachBum but wanted to say, you could frame the edge of your studio like he did on the top. Do that first to set your dimensions, and then fill in with the chevrons or whatever design you want. You can do all kinds of designs, it just depends how much time cutting and glueing and nailing you want to do. Good luck with it!!
excellent, my wife has been after a table for outside for the summer. this will be ideal.
ive never seen your channel....but i just built a 2 sliding barn doors for a remodel house im working on. great minds think alike!!
I'm gonna make one this weekend. I have a small house so I'd love to turn this into a folding kitchen table.
To age the newer pallets, make a mixture of Steel wool and vinegar to change the color and look. Good Luck. Nice work.
Would love to do something like this.
One coffie and three or four end tables to go with couch n love seat. Been planing to build some different things outta pallets as soon as get sander. But was thinking more along lines of shelves. Thanks a mill for more ideas...
I sooo love this idea... New Summer project
SuperDivatude Right on!!!
What a great way to recycle wood that would end up in a land field! Love all the varying shades of the top.
came out looking very good. Where the chevron points meet you could use a 1/4 X 1 inch piece of poplar down the center for a cool contrast. Stand the poplar up so the 1/4 inch width is sandwiched between the chevron ends. Poplar when just clear coated leaves a striking dirty blond color that I've used on instruments along with holly around the edges. Not a thing wrong with what you did here, just giving you some future ideas.
Love it BeachBum! I make stuff too! May I suggest? Pre-drill plywood 1/4" drop in flush head threaded bolts, then attach your boards on top. Use Titebond 2 Glue, resists water and stronger. When u make base, drill holes thru base, glue base to table underside, tighten nuts and washers. I have done wine barrel tables like that. Much stronger, can dance on table. Love your work, Bravo sir!!!!!! Maybe some fire brand logos to top? Burn images to top?
The "pin thing" is called a center punch. Good video.
very nice good job, I would of built the frame first with a support up the centre and an edge at the sides so the wood would then sit in the frame on them
Your videos made me want to start doing some pallet work. I actually went out and bought some more tools to start. Thanks for the inspiration to start a fun hobby.
+Daniel Tucker That's awesome! Good luck with your new hobby!!
great video...!...my husband and I are going out to look for some pallets to make something cool...I'm so thrilled.. I love old and rustic...! :-)
I'm like really digging this table. I'm a lover of coffee tables anyways. I am not the best at making things out of wood. but I'm gonna try this.
Depending on the length of the boards you need for your project you can also get them off the pallet by running the skillsaw crosswise along the 2x4 and avoiding all those nails. Then get out the center ones as he shows in the vid.
Trace some images, Trees, fish etc, on table tops, Burn the lines with a wood burner from Michaels, I bet you would be famous in a few weeks after moving in. Cheers!!!
solid table......nice fence too
I just built my own table from your design 3 foot by 2 foot kids table turned out awesome thanks for the idea I also use hardwood from pallets
That's awesome!! Thank you for watching :)
Nice man. I just was drawing up some plans to build a custom computer desk for my room out of old pallets. I knew i wanted to put 45's across the top but your chevron idea really set off the look of the wood. Think I'm going to take that route when I'm 100% sure I have something I can live with. Thanks for sharing dude!
nezerac Cool dude, thanks for watching!!
thanks a lot!!! i will have plenty of time in about an month so i am gonna try this for sure
thanks really cool looking coffee table, am go now build one , thanks again
Those boys toys 'aint cheap.... would love a dining table in that style.
Breaking down pallets is a big job. I've done it both ways and cutting the nails with a sawz-all is best since using a pry bar usually results in breaking and splitting the wood. The nails used in pallets are very hard to remove if pulling out.
Hell yea man great jib wants again! I'm going to build 1 of these for my girlfriends family and mine
Best pallet table I've seen. Thanks for blazing a trail.
I'm looking to make a writing desk and I really like the way your coffee table turned out! I think I'll make my desk the same way just with longer legs. Great video!
The (pin thing ) is actually called a nail punch great vid mate
Great idea, might have a go at making it..
Use a Kreg Jig to make pocket holes at the joint (looooove my Kreg Jig) and it'll give it a more professional look and strong support at the joints!
Nice video mate and great result (that thing is called a nail punch!)
Love it. I have a pile of pallet boards that I've planed and am waiting to building a coffee table too but haven't found plans for a good size till just now. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing 😄
I have used pallets that were from the importing of solar panels into Australia and mad myself a wooden floor in my soon to be craft workshop. I love your pallet coffee table idea and I have since gotten my hands on more pallets so I can built the walls inside the workshop just to carry the theme through now I am going have to make me coffee table too 😄 just to keep the theme going but will make mine smaller only need something to go next to my sewing armchair 😜
When I have time I will have to look at what else you have made thanks 😄
That was a great clip and design. Only I would have preferred more detail on the process of building the base. Oh and the "Pin thingy" is called a hole punch :)
Thanks for the inspiration.
that was pretty cool, I do a lot of pallet makes, last build was a goose and duck house took about 20 pallets as it was real big. also one thing I noticed was you nailed from the top, I would have g-clapped the glued wood and nailed from the bottom, also I would have screwed the skirt and legs to the plywood base before putting down the top, That way all those screws and nails would be invisible and if ever you decide to then plaining wont be a problem as nails wont be an issue
thank you for all the time you take to do this for everyone to learn, so cool
enjoy your work.
Do you have a video anywhere showing how you did the frame and base? How you cut the part beneath the top and all? If not, you so should. Would be nice to see how, and what tools you use for each part of each project you do! Nice work, btw! Inspirational for me at least!
This is so cool going to try this .
Cool man...I was looking for something like this for my cabin, and man this stuff is really good. Like they said "one man trash is the other one treasure". thanks
Thanks for posting the video. You did an excellent job .... keep this way with these ideas so creative.
Loved the video but I would recommend adding a bit more wood glue. Even though a nail gun will secure it down that would glue is gonna help it dramatically in the long run.
guys, if you're going to use pallets please look up info on safety and the stamps that are on the pallets. Some have wood that isn't usable and some are treated with toxic chemicals. The stamps will be found on the wood from the lumber company.
Just about all wood is treated. Unless you cut or eat the wood it will not kill you.
It's not treated with methyl bromide like pallets often are. Hanging the wood on the wall is one thing but if it's used for a coffee table where there is heavy interaction you might want to use some caution mixed with facts. Even without chemicals from lumber companies, what's on the wood can effect it. There was an e.coli outbreak some years ago and 10% of the pallets tested positive for it. Advising people to use information and caution is the best route.
if you seal it with a water based polyurethane it should be fine ..Unless your a super granola chemical free freak ..LOL..in which case you should move to the remote wilderness where their are no cars or plastic... I know their are many carcinogenic things we should be careful and as chemical free as possible but it is a part of being a person in the western world .If you have a girl friend who wears make up it would blow your mind if you knew the poison they put in even the most expensive make up
+Madam Vonkook That's my rationale too. I made one of these and coated it with a polyurethane to seal in anything on the wood that might be toxic. I also made sure to sand it outside wearing a heavy duty dusk mask.
Wow that is amazing ... I am on the look out for some pallets for something else I had in mind , and was thinking about making a table too which brought me here, sadly I do not have the tool's but love this tutorial anyway :) Great job !!
That is pretty nice. I don't know if it would improve the design but you could attach the planks on top without cutting down the middle. It is hard to describe but you would have each one at a 90 degree from the rest, still the same chevron pattern but it might look a little better.
hey if you use a jemmy or crowbar like me try wetting the pallets with hose for about 1 hour and boards will come off easy without breaking which is a pain but hey they make good firewood too as most are not treated I used recycled pallets to make a recycling box at home and some left over fence stain to seal it from the weather and its working fine after almost 2 years use and banana boxes from the supermarket make great containers for separating things
cool project -- have started collecting pallets. subbed
I can't wait to get started. Your table is rad. Thanks for the videos dude.
Its a great table. A nice touch would have been to use the nails that you removed to nail the planks down, instead of the nail gun, but that's just a modification that i would make.
That looks great!
I love it. I always want to make one. Can you please make a video of the basic tools you should have at home to build furniture? I own just a screwdriver and a few pliers :)
Avanti Morocha Thank you very much Avanti!! For basic projects it doesn't really take a whole lot of tools. I started out borrowing things as I needed them until I felt the need to actually buy them. Just to get started, a screw gun and some sort of saw to cut the wood will get you started!! :)
***** Cool, thanks :)
***** That seems to be a lot of tools. I'm not planing open a shop :) How about starting with Ryobi One+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Ultimate Combo Kit (6-Tool)?
Avanti Morocha Yes, a very place to start. I have that same kit.
Thanks you are awesome and good tips !!
Nice tut. Easy to follow. thx
Wonderful idea. Thanks a lot.
pallet woods can be highly toxic for in house use.look for pallets stamped with an “HT”, which means they haven’t been exposed to chemicals (at least not in the treating process.) Avoid unmarked pallets or those with “MB” for methyl bromide.
Thank you for this info
***** ty
WSR WeeklyPicks thanks for the info!
Just because pallets are heat treated does not mean they haven't been exposed to chemicals. It simply means the pallets have been heated at 133* F for 30 minutes to ensure any residue such as chemicals or foods are killed so the pallets can be used for export.
I enjoyed your project and am inspired to go out and find some pallets. Thanks for sharing.
nice looking table.
well done.
thx for the idea
Xavier Lemoine Thank you for watching Xavier!!
I'm so happy I found your chevron pattern coffee table! I want to use the same pattern on the 2 doors on a bathroom vanity I bought at the Habitat ReStore. I got some pallets just for this project. I think it would be much easier to use the coffee table top idea you have, but to my vanity door dimensions, and then just cut it in half down the center. I've been trying to figure out how I was going to make my vision happen. Thanks for posting!!!
Danise Smith That's awesome!! Good luck with your project!!!
just gave me a bunch of ideas!!! so cool !!
beautiful job
Wow this is inspiring, I'm kinda into crafting my own furniture now.
Bryanna Shields Thank you!! Making your own things can be sooooo much fun!!
That's awesome man. good job.
Wish I could put one of those in my second living area. Businesses around here seem to hoard pallets. I tried to find some a few months back but most places here lock them up behind fences. lol! Maybe when I get some nice power tools I'll throw up an add to request some to pick up. Great video.