Pallet Coffee Table | How to Make a Coffee Table Out of Old Wood Pallets
Intro: Pallet Coffee Table | How to Make a Coffee Table Out of Old Wood Pallets
Hello again folks!
Today I will show you how I built a small coffee table out of old pallets.
Materials used:
- pallet
- a handful of wood screws
- wood stain
- clear coat finish
- and a few hours of your time
I hope you guys enjoy this small project and feel free to comment and give suggestions!
STEP 1: Lay Out Your Design
First I broke up a few of those pallets that I got from Wal-Mart for free! I love FREE stuff! Even if I don't need it. hehe
Then I took the better looking pieces and laid them out in a way that the old holes would be off. Then took a saw to it and eyeballed the length and width of my soon to be table.
I wanted a small coffee table, because my college house here is pretty small and I needed something to hold my food and a drink while not taking up a lot of space.
STEP 2: Table Top
So for a table top I got the right dimensions cut out and used an electric sander to smooth out the surface.
Then I took two 2x4 from the same pallet and used them as a base where I would next attach 4 legs.
I drilled holes in the top and put two screws in each boards all the way through into the base 2x4s.
Also smoothed out all sharp edges with a hand sander.
Tip: use drill to make holes before your put crews in, that will keep your pallet wood from splitting in all directions.
STEP 3: Wood Legs
The kind of wood I picked is old and not perfect, and that is exactly what I was going for when thinking of building a pallet table. I wanted a worn out look. And that's what I got!
So the process is pretty easy I cut one leg out, the same height as my couch and cut the rest of them from the first one. During this project I didn't use any precise measurements, just eyeballed everything. This is a fun project not a PhD presentation. :)
Anyhow, I got legs cut, then sanded them and screwed right to the base 2x4s
STEP 4: Bottom Shelf
Since 2x4s offer a good clearance for a hand to go, I decided to make a bottom shelf for any little things to put, like TV remotes.
All I did is cut 4 wood boards to fit underneath and crews them into my base/table top. That made a nice little shelf.
Now all you have to do is stain it with what ever color of wood stain you want.
Let it dry, then clear coat a few times and you are done!
STEP 5: Finished Product
So here it is.
I had fun doing it and my wife seem to enjoy our new piece of furniture.
I hope you guys liked it and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. I'm no expert but I will try to help.
SlavicFMJ
7 Comments
JaniceA8 7 years ago
Wow! I love the idea of reusing the pallet this way. You did an excellent job and the finished table is great!
spearenma 9 years ago
was it 2x4s u used fort the legs
DIY Dave 10 years ago
SlavicFMJ 10 years ago
Thanks!
Ageless Kronos 10 years ago
SlavicFMJ 10 years ago
yes, screws. Sorry, English is not my first language.
Ageless Kronos 10 years ago