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We only had the local style bricks - much larger than UK clay bricks but with a series of square holes through them.
Instead of building a double skinned cavity wall I decided to try a single skin but fill the holes in the bricks with sand. That would get rid of our piles of surplus bricks and sand and if we built the structures on pallets we'd put those to good use too. Nik set about painting the pallets to give them a longer life.
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Here are a couple of great uses of pallets turned into Children's Picnic Tables.
More information at website !
Idea sent by Aaric Geihl !
The Pallet House Project combines and addresses two of the world’s most pressing issues: shelter and recycling. It offers both refugees and IDPs long-term adaptable shelter solutions. In camps, Pallet Homes build quickly, can expand to accommodate growing families, and may be dismantled and reused on another site.
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Many pallets brokendown and put back together to make beds with them!
More information at Facebook page !
Idea sent by Bryan Craig !
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Behind the grocery store.
HDR - 5 exposures (Photomatix 3.1)
Please view on black and large:
A multi purpose furniture made of old pallets. Each piece can be used separately or two or more pieces can be combined and locked together. They can be used with a foam cushion or without. Four wheels on each unit allow great flexibility. The wheels can be locked of course. The top edges are protected with aluminum L-profiles and the corners are protected as well.
It can be used as:
Sofa
Bed
Moving aid
Stage
Catwalk
and so on.....
My mostly finished pallet wood table, and no, it doesn't really stay in that room.
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In November 2008 I saw an article on converting a wooden shipping pallet into a coffee table. I liked the idea, so I made it. If you want to know how I made it you can read about it on my site
www.1001pallets.com/2013/03/pallets-bedside-table/
Here is a bedside table made entirely of pallets wood! I am very proud of it ! :)
++ More information at Debois Facebook page !
Idea sent by William Dumais !
www.1001pallets.com/2013/07/pallet-picnic-table/
Here are a couple of great uses of pallets turned into Children's Picnic Tables.
More information at website !
Idea sent by Aaric Geihl !
www.1001pallets.com/2014/01/pallet-coffee-table-9/
Functional coffee Table great to store magazines and books, all made with pallets!
Submitted by: Rodrigo Villanueva !
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Looks like the long legs are the trend now. Easy to clean with its simplest design.
Submitted by: Pin Lee !
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We used reclaimed oak pallet with a red oak frame. We finished the top with two coats of epoxy and mounted it on a cast iron Singer sewing machine base. Find more of BrewCrafted creations on ETSY.
www.1001pallets.com/2015/02/repurposed-pallet-chair/
I've made this chair from 1 repurposed wooden pallet, because it look comfortable and nice to sit on. It took me a week to made it. The hardest part is to get the legs level. 48 long peaces and 48 short peaces. Some nails, 3 lengths threaded rod and glue. And the basic hand tools.
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We continue our series of interview, this time with Joan Stricker from the blog Scavenger Chic, she is also one of our best contributors on 1001Pallets and she's making very original creations out of repurposed wooden pallets. If you think you deserve to be featured in the next interview, please, drop us an email.
Tell us a little more about you? Who you are? Where are you from?
My name is Joan Stricker and I live in Maryland. Happily married to my husband of 31 years. I'm the mother of three boys, 2 of whom are married and the third in high school. Twice a week you can find me blogging at Scavenger Chic with any kind of project that happens to catch my eye.
Why do you craft?
I don't remember a time when I didn't craft. I watched my mom as a kid do her projects, sewing, quilting, gardening... she could do it all. My dad started his own business, but he loved woodworking. When he wanted a ping pong table, he built one, when he wanted a chair to match one he had bought, he built one. With this influence, it just seemed like the thing to do, and I get so much pleasure out of it. I guess it's in my blood!!
When I first began to make my own home, my mom and I went to auctions and thrift stores and refinished and reupholstered to fill my home with furniture at a fraction of the price you could buy new furniture. If anyone had thought about using pallets then, I'm sure my home would be filled with pallet furniture. I wish I had known then that chippy painted furniture was going to come into style, it would have saved me a lot of paint stripping.
How did you learn?
Like I said, my parents were both huge do it yourselfers. I remember as a teenager, if I needed to saw a piece of wood, I would just go downstairs and fire up the table saw. I can proudly say, I still have all my fingers. Aside from that, I also minored in art in college. Working with a lot of mediums led me to believe there was nothing I couldn't try. One of my classes even used the arc welder, though I haven't used it since, that would be fantastic to combine iron with pallets...
Since when are you working with pallets?
I've been working with pallets since 2012, when I finished my first pallet wall. I haven't shared that one with 1001 pallets yet, you'll just have to wait. To date, I've probably used over 100 pallets that were destined for the trash.
What are your can’t-live-without essentials?
In terms of electric tools, I absolutely have to have a drill, palm sander and circular saw. But don't try to take away my miter saw. nail gun or jigsaw or someone might get hurt.
How would you describe your style? Are there any crafters/artists/designers that you particularly look up to?
I would have to describe my style as rustic or shabby chic. That is why pallets are perfect for me, they already have built in character. If you need perfect wood, then pallets are not for you. I love other crafters that are into upcycling and recycling, such as Donna at Funky Junk Interiors or Becky at Beyond the Picket Fence and Angie at Knick of Time. I'm sure there are hundreds more, but these ladies are always using something old, that's rusty and crusty and making it into something new and unique.
How is your workspace, how do you make it inspiring?
I have a great workshop in the corner of my basement which I don't mind getting dirty. In January I gave my workshop a makeover, cleaning, organizing, and painting. You can see a bit of it here. ( scavengerchic.com/2015/01/29/heap-of-change-challenge-wor... )It doesn't have a window though, so if I'm going to be painting or need extra light, I'll bring the project up into the kitchen. What is nice about having a dedicated work space is that I can usually shut the door to prevent the rest of the house from gathering a layer of dust.
What sorts of things are inspiring you right now? Where do you look for inspiration?
Right now I've been on a "vintage" sign kick. Pallet wood is the perfect backdrop to get that vintage feel without using actual old wood. I just completed a telephone sign painted on pallet wood last week.
While Pinterest is a great place to be inspired, I'll usually be inspired by an object...what can I make out of this? That was the case with the pallet wood and bedsprings light...it all started with the bedsprings. Or I'll be inspired by a specific need, such as when my daughter-in-law asked me to make centerpieces for her wedding or the rolling storage bin...I had a whole lot of bits and pieces and nowhere to put them.
We live in such a mass-produced, buy-it-now society. Why should people continue to make things by hand?
Besides being able to say, I built that. There are so many reasons to be a do it yourself-er. It can save a ton of money, especially if you're using free pallet wood. The pallet wood bench, free, the valentine's heart, free, the sign post, free. Things made by hand can also be personalized and they are usually made better than their store bought counterparts.
What is your favorite medium to work in?
Pallet wood has got to be my favorite but I love finding old rusty iron pieces and recreating them into something useful.
What are your tips for people who'd like to start crafting?
Start small and get comfortable with one tool at a time. Don't be scared of tools, they are there to make your life easier. Start with what you feel comfortable with. If you enjoy painting, pick up a paintbrush, if you enjoy sewing start there...but incorporate something new into your project that's a stretch.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Other than chocolate, can I say my nail gun. The reason that it is my guilty pleasure is that it is not really mine, I gave it to my husband for his birthday one year. Nobody gets more pleasure out of using it than me.
What is your favorite thing to do (other than crafting)?
I love a nice hike in the woods, I love genealogy, gardening, travel and spending time with my family.
What do you recommend that most people do in terms of cleaning pallets and prepping them to become something else?
I always tear my pallets apart so I have a pile of pallet wood waiting for my next project. I've found the easiest way to do this, for me anyway, is to take a circular saw down alongside both side rails on both sides of the pallet. Immediately you've reduced the number of nails by two thirds. If the pallet comes apart easily, then I'll just take a crowbar and hammer to it. If it puts up a good fight, like most pallets, then the reciprocating saw comes out to chop off the remaining nails.
To finish, we've seen that you have an active blog. Since how many times are you blogging? Is that a full time job or just a hobby to share your personal creations?
I do have an active blog with only about a quarter of my projects using pallet wood or other reclaimed wood. I wouldn't mind my blog becoming a full time job but since it doesn't produce much income, we'll just call it a hobby right now. I love to inspire other people with easy to follow tutorials, because if I can do it, I'm sure you can too.
To see all posts by Joan:
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We've searched on Amazon.com some cool Christmas gift ideas for your family pallet lovers and you know what, we found some cool ideas, not too much but a selection of 7 gift ideas around pallets.
There are some cool books for your upcoming pallet projects:
100% Pallet: from Freight to Furniture: 21 DIY Designer Projects by Aurelie Drouet & Jerome Blin
Very cool projects done with pallets, each project is very well detailed with all the instructions to do it yourself.
Build It! With Pallets by Joe Jacobs
Engineer Joe Jacobs has a smallholding and a pig farm in North Yorkshire. He is a regular contributor to Home Farmer magazine and is the author of the "Build It! With Pallets" book.
Wood Pallet Projects: Cool and Easy-to-Make Projects for the Home and Garden by Chris Gleason
Inside you'll find 15 of his inspired projects for rescuing and repurposing pallets. Some of his pieces celebrate the rough, edgy character of the material, while others are crafted as fine furniture. He shows how to construct both indoor and outdoor furniture in a variety of styles, along with other useful items such as a birdhouse, a toolbox, and even a ukulele. There's plenty of nitty gritty here on working with pallets, including where to find them, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use.
If you think that a book is not a cool gift, maybe these little pallet coasters could do the job:
Euro pallet coasters set of 5 for all kind of hot and cold drink by Labyrinth
These little pallet coaster are exact replicas of its big brother. Dimensions: 12cm x 8cm x 2cm. Dimensions: 4.7inch x 3.1inch x 0.78inch. Hard Wood, solid wood, will not break. Made by Labyrinth, a Spanish company located in Barcelona.
Wood Miniature Cargo Pallet Coasters with Holder
Set of four miniature coasters plus stand made from wood scraps salvaged from local wood mills and cabinet shops in the Pacific Northwest. Each Piece is Handmade - the pieces are hand cut then each coaster and stand is hand assembled by gluing the individual planks to the braces. Finally, each coaster is finished with a protective clear coat and we add on the felt feet.The coasters come with a matching holder handmade from the same materials to keep the set together. 100% Made In The USA - all wood parts used in the construction these pallet coasters are made from American hardwood and all coasters are 100% made in the USA!
Euro Pallet Trivet Wooden Kitchen Hot Pan and Plate Coaster Stand made from Fir Wood
Stack your cooking utensils on this authentic 1:6 scale recreation of the original Euro Pallet. Made from Fir wood, these trivets are tough enough to be piled with your industrial cooking utensils. After use, simply fork them into place back in the cupboard. A fun and unique gift for anyone in the import/export industry, the Euro Pallet Trivet makes a handy kitchen accessory for all.
And to finish, here is a tool to dismantle pallets, a little expensive but if you have a lot of pallets to dismantle, it could be a good investment !
Vestil SKB-7 Pallet Buster, 1-1/4" Handle Diameter, 41-1/2" Bar Length
Get rid of broken or unsightly pallets quickly and safely. Lightweight and easy to use. Unique dual prying action with nail puller. Also can be utilized for dockboard removal.
And voila, we have not been able to find other pallet gift ideas from Amazon on our side, on your side, do you have other cool pallet gift ideas for Christmas?
My dear husband whipped this up in a few hours from 2 old pallets (saved from going to landfill) www.enjoylivingsustainably.com/2011/04/making-a-couch-fro...
www.1001pallets.com/2014/09/pallets-bench/
11 pallets, 1 sheet of plywood, drill, circular saw, sander and screws. Cut all 11 pallets in half. For the arms I used the end of pallet and use scraps from pallets for the top piece.
Wonderful DIY Amazing Pallet Furniture
DIY these beautiful furniture from free pallets,it’s amazing ! Outdoor Pallet Lounge is the perfect spot to rest and relax! and you …
A multi purpose furniture made of old pallets. Each piece can be used separately or two or more pieces can be combined and locked together. They can be used with a foam cushion or without. Four wheels on each unit allow great flexibility. The wheels can be locked of course. The top edges are protected with aluminum L-profiles and the corners are protected as well.
It can be used as:
Sofa
Bed
Moving aid
Stage
Catwalk
and so on.....
www.1001pallets.com/2013/06/pallet-sofa-3/
AMZ deco comes back with a new sofa ! the shape is really original !
++ Deco AMZ
www.1001pallets.com/2017/05/pallet-crafter-interview-20-j...
Today, we had the chance to interview Jérémy Michel, a Belgian woodworker who make beautiful and original projects out of recycled wooden pallets and reclaimed wood. If you think you deserve to be featured in the next interview, please, drop us an email.
Tell us a little more about you. Who are you? Where are you from?
I’m Jérémy Michel, a 32 year old Belgian woodworker with a passion for reclaimed wood.
Why do you craft?
It makes me proud of myself. When I craft, I know I’m making something useful and positive but the main reason is: Because I like it!
How did you learn to do wood crafts?
I learned and I’m always learning thanks to relatives, friends, YouTube video and by the famous "Trial and error". I also took some carpentry lessons.
How long have you been working with pallets?
Five years. In the beginning I started to work with pallets because my girlfriend loves the look of pallet wood. So I built various things for her and the kids, and I enjoyed it!
Darling Little Pallet Playhouse / Cabane Pour Enfant En Bois De Palettes
Why did you choose to work with pallets instead of purchased wood?
I’m not only working with pallets, I’m working with pallets and reclaimed wood for two main reasons:
The Ecological part, we use available resources and we « upcycle » things instead of throwing it in the garbage
The aesthetic part: A reclaimed wood had a live before I use it. You can notice it by the cracks, the holes and some defects in the wood. It gives some character to the wood.
What are your can’t-live-without essentials?
In my workshop: my hammer, my chisel, my sawzall, my planer and my orbital sander.
In my life in general: my kids.
Are there any brands that are your favorites? Why?
Dewalt: Tough, precise and efficient Tools. I’m not a gentleman with the tools I use. I need solid stuff.
Pallet Garden Chair Pair / 2 Fauteuils De Jardins En Palettes
How would you describe your crafting style?
My crafting style evolves with time, but I’m trying for now to go on a modern well finished style.
Are there any crafters/artists/designers that you particularly look up to?
A lot of you tubers like Jimmy Diresta, Laura Kampf, The Samurai Carpenter, Franck Howarth or the Wood Whisperer.
Where do you do your wood crafts? How would you describe your workspace?
My workshop is in my basement/garage. I’m lucky I have a 50 square meter playground. Nice to work with large pieces of furniture like a bed for instance.
Where do you look for inspiration for a new woodcraft?
Books, magazines, (not necessarily woodworking or design books), Pinterest and Etsy mainly.
When do you feel the most creative?
For the design and the ideas, the evening when the kid are in bed. For the work that requires concentration, the morning. Building things is now my job. So my week end is for my family and kids.
Daughter’s First Bed Using Pallets / Un Lit En Palette Sur Roulette
We live in such a mass-produced, “buy-it-now” society. Why should people continue to make things by hand?
Because when you build something, you know exactly how it’s done and what kind of materials are used. Sometimes also because it’s cheaper to do it by yourself. Like I said before, you have a certain kind of pride when you do thing by yourself instead of "simply buying it".
What is your favorite medium to work in (other than pallets)?
Wood in general and I’m really interested by metal work (I didn’t really start yet).
What are your tips for people who'd like to start crafting?
Be patient, protect yourself properly and try and try again until you have the result you want. Pallets are cheap, test different methods to dismantle, try several finishes on the wood, try different assembly methods. Don’t look only on pallet wood artists but also classic woodworkers and any kind of artist.
What are your most important safety tips when woodworking? Have you ever had any injuries or close calls?
Protect your lung with proper mask. A mask with dust filter cost more or less 30/35 euros, you cannot live without lung. Always use a push stick when you have to go next to blade. My middle finger is 3 mm shorter because of a Joiner blade. I pushed the plank with my hand, I was in a hurry, my hand slipped and my finger touched the blade. It was a small injury but I’m aware that I was lucky that time and it could be way worse.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I organize zombie parties. We watch zombie movies, play zombie video games and drink beers with friends.
Bowtie-Joined Pallet Chalkboard / Tableau Noir En Bois De Palettes
What are some of your other hobbies or favorite things to do (other than crafting)?
I play drums, I used to play in several metal bands, I also have a passion for photography.
What are some of your best tips for breaking down, prepping, and cleaning pallets before you build with them? Do you have a specific tool you use, or a technique for cleaning the boards/removing nails, etc.?
For Breaking down: a Sawzall, then I remove all the nails, and then all the wood goes in the planer.
Have you designed any special tools or jigs for wood crafts?
I have a « pit » in my workbench to remove nails. The building process can be viewed here: youtu.be/B5FUp3Ei6Ew?t=5m41s
What are some wood working skills you really want to learn?
Japanese joinery, welding could be great too.
What is the one project you’re the proudest of so far?
As usual, the latest I made (a table, maybe soon on 1001pallets). I’m also pretty proud of the metal framed mobile pallet TV stand.
Daughter’s New Blue Pallet Shelves / Une Étagère Pour Ma Fille
Metal-Framed Mobile Pallet TV Stand / Desserte En Metal Et Bois De Palettes
Diy Video Tutorial: Pallet Coffee Table Renovation
Rustic Pallet Bookshelves For Kid's Room / Etagère Rustique En Bois De Palettes
Diy Tutorial: Pallet Bluetooth Speaker Box / Enceinte Bluetooth En Palette
Editor’s Note: Thank you for your time and for sharing your story with us, and with our fellow Crafters. Your work is beautiful and inspiring to all of us, and we truly look forward to more from you in the future! Keep those gorgeous pieces coming!
Thanks Jérémy for this interview :)
To find more on Jérémy:
Jérémy profile on 1001Pallets
Test shot with Pentax Spotmatic and 135mm Super-Takumar f3.5, at f5.6. Made with Kodak Ektra 100 color film.
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