Turning Pallets into Outdoor Furniture: A Fun DIY Project

As a company, we’re not just about providing office technology solutions, we’re also about sharing our individual experiences and hobbies with our customers. In this article, we’ll show you how to turn a pallet into a functional outdoor bench. This project is perfect for those who love DIY projects and want to create something unique and useful for their outdoor space.

Materials Needed

To complete this project, you’ll need the following materials:

* A pallet made of sturdy oak or oak and pressure-treated lumber
* An 8-ft pressure-treated 2×4
* A box of star-headed (Torx) no-drill-needed (self-tapping) 2 1/2-in deck screws
* A circular saw or reciprocating saw with a wood-cutting blade
* A nail-pulling crow bar
* A hammer
* A power screw-gun
* A tape-measure
* A carpenter’s square
* A marker

Estimated Time

This project should take you around 2-2.5 hours to complete, depending on your level of experience and the tools you use.

Step 1: Transform the Pallet into a Bench Seat and Back

The first step is to transform the pallet into a bench seat and back. You’ll need to select a pallet with sturdy oak or oak and pressure-treated lumber that has a thickness of about 1/2 inch. The fewer cracks, splintering, and rot, the better.

Next, you’ll need to measure off 17 inches from the end of each of the four major cross members and mark it with a marker. This will be the height of the backrest. You’ll then need to use a circular saw to cut along the marks, flipping over the pallet to complete the cuts from the other side.

After making the cuts, you’ll be left with two sections: the bench back and the bench seat. You’ll then need to stack the bench back vertically on top of the bench seat, which you should leave laying flat. This will give you a basic outline of the bench.

Step 2: Make the Legs/Armrest Supports

The next step is to make the legs and armrest supports for the bench. You’ll need to cut the 2×4 into four pieces, each measuring 21 3/4 inches. These will serve as both the legs and armrest supports for the bench.

Step 3: Attach the Legs

Once you have the legs cut, you’ll need to attach them to the bench seat. To do this, raise the bench seat off the ground by about 8 inches and attach the legs to the seat using star-headed (Torx) screws. Make sure the legs are square to the ground and the seat is level.

You’ll need to attach the legs to both the seat back and the seat, using four screws for each leg. This will ensure that the bench is sturdy and can support weight.

Step 4: Make and Attach Armrests

The final step is to make and attach armrests to the bench. You can use the pallet slat you removed earlier to create the armrests. Simply cut it to the desired length and attach it to the legs using screws.

If you don’t have a spare pallet slat, you can use another piece of wood to create the armrests. Just make sure it’s sturdy enough to support the weight of the people sitting on the bench.

Step 5: Sit and Enjoy!

Once you’ve completed the bench, you can sit back and enjoy your new outdoor furniture. You can add cushions or pillows to make it more comfortable, and you can even add a coat of paint or varnish to protect it from the elements.

Conclusion

Turning a pallet into a functional outdoor bench is a fun and rewarding DIY project that can be completed in just a few hours. With the right materials and tools, you can create a unique and comfortable piece of furniture that will add to your outdoor space.

At R.K. Black, Inc., we’re not just about office technology solutions, we’re also about sharing our individual experiences and hobbies with our customers. We hope you’ve enjoyed this article and will consider giving this project a try.

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* [insert link]What is this DIY project about? It’s about turning a pallet into a functional outdoor bench.

What materials do you need for this project? A pallet made of sturdy oak or oak and pressure-treated lumber, an 8-ft pressure-treated 2×4, a box of star-headed (Torx) no-drill-needed (self-tapping) 2 1/2-in deck screws, a circular saw or reciprocating saw with a wood-cutting blade, a nail-pulling crow bar, a hammer, a power screw-gun, a tape-measure, a carpenter’s square, and a marker.

How long does the project take? The project should take around 2-2.5 hours to complete.

What are the steps to making the bench seat and back? Select a sturdy pallet, mark and cut off 17 inches from the end of each of the four major cross members, stack the cut sections vertically on top of the bench seat.

How do you make the legs/armrest supports? Cut the 2×4 into four pieces, each measuring 21 3/4 inches, to serve as both legs and armrest supports.

How do you attach the legs to the bench? Raise the bench seat, attach the legs using star-headed (Torx) screws to both the seat back and the seat, ensuring sturdiness.

How do you make and attach the armrests? Use a removed pallet slat or another piece of sturdy wood, cut to desired length, and attach to the legs using screws.

How do you finish the bench? Add cushions or pillows for comfort, and paint or varnish for protection.

Is R.K. Black, Inc. involved in office technology solutions? Yes, R.K. Black, Inc. provides office technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Does R.K. Black, Inc. offer any other services? Yes, they offer a range of services including copier, fax, printer, and scanner technology, document management, paper shredding, VoIP phone systems, managed IT support, and video surveillance solutions.