Pallets for Projects

[SamSpade]

I've seen mounds of pallets behind Lowes. If you needed pallets to actually MAKE something nice, would you start THERE, or is there another place that gets rid of higher quality stuff? Planning to make furniture out of pallets - really don't want to make crap.

 

[stgislander]

Dyson's usually has used pallets for sale.

 

[Clem72]

"Pallets for Projects" sounds like a charity to support recently retired guys who just inherited a rusted out table saw.

 

[CPUSA]

I've seen mounds of pallets behind Lowes. If you needed pallets to actually MAKE something nice, would you start THERE, or is there another place that gets rid of higher quality stuff? Planning to make furniture out of pallets - really don't want to make crap.

You're making furniture out of pallets...but don't want to make CRAP?
Do you see the oxymoron here?

 

[black dog]

Make sure you get acceptable pallets for the projects you are doing.

Ultimate Guide to Pallet Markings | Universal Pallets

Discover the meaning behind pallet markings and ensure safe usage. Learn about different treatments, stamps, and safety tips for your pallet projects.

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Pallet Markings and What They Mean | General Pallets

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[spr1975wshs]

I've seen mounds of pallets behind Lowes

Most of our pallets go on a "pallet" truck and back to the distro center as I recall.
A lot are in not so good shape.

 

[Sneakers]

You're making furniture out of pallets...but don't want to make CRAP?
Do you see the oxymoron here?

There are a number of vids out there that use pallet wood for furniture and sell them for an incredible amount of $.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pallet+furniture+selling

 

[SamSpade]

Thanks. This is for an outdoor playground. I see that pallets are a little harder to get than I previously thought.

 

[RoseRed]

Have you asked @TPD ?

 

[wharf rat]

West Marine in Solomon's usually has them.
Generally pretty clean/newer. I always asked but have never been told no.

 

[PeoplesElbow]

I had the bright idea of pallet wood once upon a time, turned out to be a waste of time and a lot of effort. Now I just use good tropical wood for outdoor stuff and it lasts forever. Trying to save a couple bucks made me dick up a my shelix planner head and I had to replace quite a few of the inserts due to hidden staples in the wood.

www.advantagelumber.com

 

[SamSpade]

I had the bright idea of pallet wood once upon a time, turned out to be a waste of time and a lot of effort. Now I just use good tropical wood for outdoor stuff and it lasts forever. Trying to save a couple bucks made me dick up a my shelix planner head and I had to replace quite a few of the inserts due to hidden staples in the wood.

www.advantagelumber.com

Kind of leaning that way also. I thought I could find good ones to make something good, but it seems the ones I'm likely to GET will be full of staples, broken pieces and nails. So yeah it could be done, but in the long run, probably better to just find good lumber.

Where DO you find stuff, locally, that isn't just pine or what have you?

 

[Grumpy]

Didn't kom just do his garage in pallet strips?? Maybe you need to ask him.

 

[PeoplesElbow]

Kind of leaning that way also. I thought I could find good ones to make something good, but it seems the ones I'm likely to GET will be full of staples, broken pieces and nails. So yeah it could be done, but in the long run, probably better to just find good lumber.

Where DO you find stuff, locally, that isn't just pine or what have you?

Try this https://m.facebook.com/marylandselecthardwoods


I just got some extra stuff from advantage lumber with my deckwood when it was delivered.

 

[DoWhat]

Didn't kom just do his garage in pallet strips?? Maybe you need to ask him.

I believe Kom used old barn slats (siding).

 

[Grumpy]

I believe Kom used old barn slats (siding).

I stand corrected by the esteemed Mr DoWhat

 

[RoseRed]

I saw a sign for free ones at that furniture store between VFW and Aldi.

 

[Gilligan]

 

[SamSpade]

I saw a sign for free ones at that furniture store between VFW and Aldi.

I think I didn't realize that FREE pallets were going to be the worst kind of stuff available. Hitherto I'd seen tons of DIY projects building all kinds of great stuff, from pallets. Just Google it - some of the stuff looks great - it just hinges on not getting splintered, staple-filled, boogered and rotted pieces of crap.

Years ago, I had a similar plan for a cable spool used in construction, because I'd seen a DIY plan for a table. Those spools are HUGE. Any table I would have made would have filled the room.

 

[phreddyp]

I think I didn't realize that FREE pallets were going to be the worst kind of stuff available. Hitherto I'd seen tons of DIY projects building all kinds of great stuff, from pallets. Just Google it - some of the stuff looks great - it just hinges on not getting splintered, staple-filled, boogered and rotted pieces of crap.

Years ago, I had a similar plan for a cable spool used in construction, because I'd seen a DIY plan for a table. Those spools are HUGE. Any table I would have made would have filled the room.

They make smaller ones, look up Rexel electrical supply house in your area they can hook you up.