Introduction: Pallet Piggy
Wanted to just do something fun,I put a pic here to show that this pig was made of palletwood.You could make this out of any flat stock.I'll go into detail on the finish.No bacon jokes,pig on.
Step 1: Tools&supplys
tools:
scroll saw (this can be done with a jigsaw)
Supply's:
1'X2' board I just did a glueup
pig paint use waterbase
dark stain
spar varnish
coathanger
dowelrod 1/4"
Step 2: Lay Out Piggy Patterns
Here's how I did this.Google pig drawings,print out the one you like.From there you need to get creative to make patterns to ad dimensions to your piggy.Or you could cut it out out flat.
Step 3: Cut Out Piggy Parts
Cut piggy parts from your pattern.I used a hole saw for the eye.
Step 4: Put Piggy Toghter
I Just used some outdoor glue and a couple brad nails.The pigtail(ha ha) was just a coathanger wrapped around a dowelrod.Drill hole for stake somewhere in the middle.
Step 5: Paint & Put Your Pig Outside
Your choice on the art,I'll explain what I did.Use a very wet thin paint for the pink.After its dry,put on stain.Varnish your piggy up and put him outside.Thats it,I had fun making this.Time for lunch,think I'll have a BLT.
Any? just ask

Participated in the
Reclaimed Wood Contest 2016
11 Comments
7 years ago
This was fun!
Reply 7 years ago
Thanks,PIGS ROCK!!!!!
7 years ago
This was fun!
7 years ago
nice
Reply 7 years ago
Thank you.Pig on!
7 years ago
This is so good! I really like the finish you did on this. Very nicely done!! :)
Reply 7 years ago
Thank you,make a pig.Very easy,send me a pic.
Reply 7 years ago
Does this count? https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Piggy-Bank/ : )
Reply 7 years ago
Ouch,my piggys got his snout buried in the mulch.Very nice work,you are an artist my friend.
Reply 7 years ago
Aw, thanks! Our wooden pigs should hang out sometime :)
Yours really is great, and as far as instructables go sometimes simple and reproducible is better. Best of luck in the reclaimed wood contest!
Reply 7 years ago
I thank you for your kind words .