Disassemble the pallet. I used a sawzall. In the future I will be buying a pallet tool to take them apart. It will help pull the nails from the 2x4. This will help save blades on the saws. It will also create more usable 2x4's.
I prepped these pieces by belt sanding first. Then used the orbital to smooth out the scratches. 60 grit on the belt. 80 grit then 220 on the orbital.
Cut the 2x4 sides to match in length.
Cut the front and rear 3/4 pieces.
Clamp together using Quick Clamps.
Pre Drill a pilot holes for the screws. I think they were #10 (1 1/2") wood Screws. I have chrome and brass to play with in the future.
After attaching you'll have a frame. Repeat the process for the bottom. I use finish nails for the bottom. You will want to clamp and drill a pilot. Most pallets are hardwood. The drill will keep them from splitting. Be sure to use a bit smaller than you nail.
I used a stain from Home Depot. Under $5.00 cost for can. I used maybe 1% of the can/
After drying overnight, I put a coat of poly on the piece. I then got a little sawdust on it as I admired my work before going upstairs for the night. LMAO. I sanded it with a little super fine steel wool and did a second coat of poly.
The hardware was leftover from a job but if you don't have anything from scrapping then you can get it from HD, or Lowes pretty cheap. I buy it hen it goes on clearance and save it or resale on eBay. Hardware cost less than $5.
I love my workshop. I am in the process of trying to stop procrastinating and build a foundy furnace I saw a video for on YouTube.
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