Wood Pallet Projects

Author: Chris Gleason
Publisher: Fox Chapel
Year of publication: Febuary 2013
Number of pages:128

 Lumber prices are soaring, and deforestation is a rising concern. Yet millions of pounds of perfectly usable wood are dumped in landfills every year.

Wood Pallet Projects shows how anyone can upcycle salvaged pallet wood to create truly one-of-a-kind projects.

Maverick craftsman Chris Gleason combines sound woodworking techniques with a hip designer's sensibility to unleash the limitless possibilities of the common skid.

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.

The author provides important advice on how to make sure that your pallets are safe, and not sprayed with harmful chemicals. A colorful gallery of finished work provides further inspiration for green crafting.

Inside you'll find 15 projects for upcycling ordinary pallet wood into:

Wall-Mounted Curio Cabinet
Bathroom Magazine Caddy
Side Chair
End Table
Coffee Table
Wine Rack
Fireplace Mantle
Cabinet Doors
Outdoor Lounge Chair
Funky Birdhouses
Outdoor Couch
Modernist Picnic Table
Outdoor Bar/Serving Area
Ukulele
Toolbox
Workbench