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Pallet Computer Desk

Pallet Computer Desk
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I got the idea for this computer desk from seeing a couple other pallet related projects on instructables. We needed a desk for our house and I wanted one that would fit snug were an old closet used to be. So I created this using nothing but the wood from 5 whole pallets and a box of assorted wood screws. 
I'd say the only difficulty I had with it was taking the pallets apart and saving the boards from splitting as best I could.
After that I sent each one through my planer to clean them up a little. I wasn't too worried if the wood split from being screwed together, it added to the "old pallet" look I was trying to preserve. The table top, back board, and two side legs are completely seperate the whole unit is just placed together. Very easy to take apart and move by myself. It has two drawers, two cubby holes and some shelf storage on top. I had a few pieces left over so I also quickly put together a decent little mousepad.
I think it turned out pretty good. It still looks like just a bunch of pallets screwed together but its very sturdy and functional. Plus it looks "rustic" enough that my girlfriend let me keep it in the house! haha
I will post another instructable for the small side table in the picture as well.
17 comments
Feb 27, 2012. 9:45 PMJohnsonJ says:
Its always amazing to me just what can be done with pallets, incredible work.
Feb 26, 2012. 11:01 AMbrizdog says:
That is a great looking desk and I admire your craftsmanship.

I have a question for you, relating to the table top portion: Was there a reason why you did not run the slats from front to back? I think that the top would appear to be one uniform section if done this way. Please do not take this as a criticism, because I do like how yours turned out.

Thanks for posting your project.
Feb 26, 2012. 6:23 AMmayney93 says:
Where is a good supply of pallets? In the Uk btw, this design is brilliant
Feb 27, 2012. 9:41 AMvincent7520 says:
very nice…
hope your work is better rewarded after that !!!…
Feb 25, 2012. 6:57 PMsway says:
After researching desks for the past few months, this is definitely my favorite.
great job
Feb 25, 2012. 6:45 PMMachine says:
That's really good woodwork and imaginative use of available wood. It looks superb. And the wood has 'traveled' too, it's been around they city/country/world.

Thanks for showing us.
Feb 25, 2012. 5:00 PMwildviolets says:
man this is soooo cool. I have been thinking about doing a wall from pallets.....this is really neat, you got my vote...
Feb 22, 2012. 11:09 AMscoochmaroo says:
This looks great!
Feb 24, 2012. 4:18 PMRaisedByRobots says:
the end result is really cool!

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Author:daveofwar
Just a simply backyard engineer who enjoys building things and constructing props from my favorite video games and movies. Mostly with as much free cycled materials as a can possibly find.