this is a fun project to make with scrap pallet wood! You can make it with only a jigsaw, some glue and sanding paper, but in this video I use some additional tools! Enjoy!

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Supplies

Scrap wood
Wood glue
Jigsaw
Random orbit sander
Router table
Flush trim bit
Brad nail gun
Pencil

Step 1: Draw Outline for the Template

First we are going to make the template so we can later use the flush trim bit on the router table to batch these hearts out if we want to make more.

take a piece of plywood and draw the heart on it.

Use the jigsaw to cut the heart out.

Step 2: Sand the Template

Using the random orbit sander to smoothen the edges of the template. I use 120 grit paper here.

Step 3: Sawing the Pallet Wood

using the mitre saw we cut the pallet wood pieces to size.

Step 4: Tracing the Template on the Pallet Wood

Place the template on the pallet wood and trace the outline.

Step 5: Saw the Pallet Wood to Rough Size

Next, we are going to use the jigsaw to cut the pallet wood pieces to their rough size. Make sure to leave the pencil line on the wood, so the scrap wood pieces are a little bit bigger than the template!

Step 6: Double Sided Tape

Use double sided tape to attach the pallet wood pieces to the template.

Step 7: Securing the Pallet Wood

Using wood glue and brad nails we are going to attach a cross supporting piece of pallet wood to the backside.

Step 8: Flush Trim on the Router Table

Using a flush trim bit on the router table we are going to cut the pallet wood to the templates’ size. Adjust the height of your router table until the bearing runs against the template.