The conversion of a EUR pallet into a bench is a simple operation, will cost you less of a euro and relatively short time . Conditions to achieve an ergonomic sitting are linked to its size. This instructable will help you to build a resistant, light, ergonomic, recycled, outdoors, easy assemble, cheap and lovely furniture.

Material

1 EUR Pallet
14 screws size 5mm X 100 mm large head

Material

Hand Saw
Impact Driver
Crowbar
Sander (if needed)

Step 1: The Pallet EPAL

First of all you need to find this type of pallet.
To check standard sizes of EUR-Pallets follow the link below

http://www.epal-pallets.de/uk/produkte/vergleich.php

Step 2: First Cut

First cut : follow the red line as shown

Along the short side
Only the top layer
Just on the edge of the middle blocks

Step 3: Second Cut

Second cut : follow the red line as shown

Along the short side
Only the bottom layer,
Just on the edge of the middle blocks, opposite of the first cut.

Step 4: Pull Apart

With a crowbar pull apart the elements marked with a red line.

The three blocks nailed to the top layer
The three bottom planks that are nailed to the middle blocks
Proceed carefully to avoid eventual cracks in the planks

Step 5: Inserting Backrest Elements

Insert the blocks between the planks as pictured

Spread apart slightly the planks of the bigger segment
Slide between those planks the blocks of the smaller segment
Verify that blocks have been entirely inserted

Step 6: Fastening Backrest Element

To fasten the elements together, insert the screws as pictured

5 screws @ top planks
3 screws @ back planks

Even if the backrest planks already has a fixation points, due to the structural nails, those extra screws grants the strength for extra load on the bench.

Step 7: Fastening Elevation Elements

To fasten the elevation elements , insert 2 screws each as showed on the picture.

For a stronger connection, insert the screws from the planks side into each of the blocks
To adjust the ergonomics, slide the elevation components to the front or to the back before fasten by screws

Step 8: Finishing

The conceptual frame is clear and sufficient to play with proportions and adjustments.

I would like to suggest few more variants for the same prototype

Remove the middle elevation element and relative bottom plank
Sanding it is friendly to public and rain resistant
Become more stable and 4 support points are enough
Reuse those parts for new functionality
Different possibility

armbands
extra elevation
different angel
glass holders
and more

thanks for you time & hope you enjoy

redeemade

Introduction: A Pallet = a Bench