Poop'n Stoop (w/ Pallets of Course)

That's right, a Poop'n Stoop. Give someone you love the gift of a marvelous bowel movement this Christmas.

My family has a gag gift exchange for Christmas every year and I though this would be perfect. Funny yet useful. I hope my title won't offend anyone, it was meant a funny alternative to more conventional names. A fun little pallet project that didn't take long. Enjoy

Step 1:

What you will need-

4 pallet boards

1 side pallet board

Miter saw

Sander

Surface planer

Jointer planer

Brad nailer

Wood glue

Clamps

Step 2:

I love working with pallets. It is really beautiful wood if you can spend some time on it. I like to dismantle pallets ahead of time so I have a large stash of ready to go wood. I may post how I break down pallets in a later instructable.

You first need to prep your boards. I run the boards through a surface planer so you have to take out all of the nails. Use a small punch and a hammer to back the nails out.

Step 3:

Run all the boards through the planer. I do this for two reasons. One is so you can make the boards look beautiful but the other reason is do the boards are the same thickness.

Once all the boards are all planed, it's time for the jointer. If you are working with pallets I highly suggest a jointer planer. It is one of my most valuable tools when it comes to pallets and you can find a used one for fairly inexpensive.

Run all sides of the pallet boards trough the jointer. This will give you a flat edge to glue. After a couple of passes on both sides, place the boards together to make sure you don't have any gaps. If you do try to rearrange the boards to fit.

I wanted the top to be at about 8 1/2 in. Tall so I cut all four pallets at 8 in.

The second cut was at 20 in. For the top.

And another 8 in for the other side.

Make these cuts on all four boards with these measurements.

Step 4:

Once you have all of the boards cut, it it time to glue and sand. I wanted the pattern of the board to be the same on the top and the sides so I lined the boards up accordingly.

Put a generous helping of glue on both sides of the board and clamp together. I also ran a board along the top to keep the boards from springing up. Glue the top of both sides and let dry.

There is not a lot of glueing space on these boards so be careful handling it after it is dry. After the glue is dry, carefully unclamp and start to sand.

I used 80 grit first and then 220. I just sanded the top because I like to leave the spaces that you won't see weathered and rough. That way you can prove that this was pallet wood.

Step 5:

For the front I used one of the side boards of the pallet. I ran it through the planer and then sanded it down to 220. I thought it this piece could add some structural integrity while still being part of the pallet.

Step 6:

Time to put the pieces together. First I used some corner clamps to put the 3 pieces together. I used a brad nailer to secure them together. Then I added the front piece in and recessed it about 1/2 in and nailed that as well.

I found a scrap piece of walnut that was cut at 90 degrees from another project that would work perfect. I cut to length and nailed from the outside in.

Because of the small scale of this project, brad nails are enough to hold everything together.

Step 7:

When it came to the cut out I just kind of guessed. I measured 10 in a crossed. When it came to the depth, I wanted at least to pallet boards to remain intact a crossed for strength. I used a square to make the lines and traced a old can to get the corners.

Cut out your outline with a jig saw and you have your rough poop'n stoop.

Step 8:

I sander the cut edges so there wouldn't be any splinters. Then it is time for the poly. I used a satin water based poly for this. Apply with a varnish brush and let dry. Then after it dries, lightly sand and repeat. I did three coats and it turned out really nice.

Step 9:

And there you have it. An awesome looking pallet poop'n stoop. Sorry I didn't have any pictures of this baby in action. I try to get some but my wife said no for some reason. I can't wait to give this as a gag gift. They are going to love it. And the fact that it's made out of pallets makes it even cooler. Just goes to show you that you can make anything out of pallets. Thanks for looking.

Comments

[Tanzer26]

Very nice. I find a biscuit cutter and biscuits to be invaluable when edge gluing boards such as your top here. Helps with alignment and makes a stronger joint. Dowels are also useful, but biscuits are much faster and easier. Your craftmanship and ideas are excellent.

[3rdiii]

I thought I was the only one who knew about squatty potty. it def promitrs health benefits I do not think many people are aware of. I have actually enhanced the use of the squatty potty stool to maximize its release, which I will put on here soon. You don't need the stool so it works effectively either way. Be on the lookout! I call them Toilet Pilates. No joke

[ClenseYourPallet]

I can not wait to hear more about toilet Pilates!! Let me know when you post. Thanks for the comment

[3rdiii]

Toilet Pilates 1.0 has been released.

[Anthony.]

I've seen something like this on the television show "Shark Tank". a year or so ago. I can't imagine a tall 6' footer plus using it...male or female

[ClenseYourPallet]

Thank you so much for the comment. I agree completely about the biscuit joiner but unfortunately I do not have one yet. It's at the top of my list for new tools so hopefully soon... Thanks again

[Carpenter Guy]

All your projects seem to be eye catchers! Thanks for sharing.

[ClenseYourPallet]

Thanks so much for the compliment!

[syates3]

Build this and you too can be like this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q

[ClenseYourPallet]

Haha! I love that one... That unicorn should enter the rainbow contest

[NutzDad]

I thank you sir. I am intrigued by the true versatility of what is commonly thrown away. I also have a stack of dismantled pallets, that I was using to create Halloween decorations. but thanks to finding your posts, i will attempt to make this for my kids. Hopefully my sander is up for the challenge.

[ClenseYourPallet]

So the leg room is great for me.... But toilets come in all shapes and sizes so it kind of depends. Also in regards to the potty training, I have a 2 year old and as soon as I set this up he jumped right up all by himself. As soon as I give this one away I will make him one!

[Olivia]

I have a toddler too, and he was who I thought of first when I saw this!

[grannyjones]

To understand how this works, check out the commercial product, "Squatty Potty". I understand they are most welcome for the elderly.

[FireRescueGuy]

I am certainly on-board with all the potty-training comments... nice for taller toilets and toddlers!

[dayneschaeffer]

Awesome idea and I really like that it is a gag gift too! Who wouldn't want one of these!?

[AngryRedhead]

Very smart! Much better than having little potties for kids. :P

[THEFIRSTBDC]

Nice work! TY!

[jmyers1]

This would be a great gift for someone that had a potty trainee in the house!

[jjdebenedictis]

It did turn out nice! Happoopy Holidays to your lucky relative. :)