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My take on the pallet wood Bench

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Okay so I had to use three lengths of 3x2 that aren't from a pallet but they are still reclaimed timber. The rest is about one and a half 2.4 metre pallets.
The picture was taken just after the second coat of wax was applied, Once its dried a bit and had a good rub over it will have a slight sheen to it. )t'

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Very nice )t'
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That's lovely Al, do you deliver to Woodhall North or South {hug}
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Al,
Were you drunk/distracted when cutting the back or is it a special bench for a dwarf and a giant? :-D
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Perchy, wheres Woodhall, don't think I've ever been there. :shock: )run(

Dom, I was testing my new elastic tape measure. )t'
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Al im 'well jel' mine still isn't finished, tell me? did you sand the timber down or just wax it, i just cant be bothered sanding mine down :-D

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Hi Boosmummy, I realy like the back on yours a copy cat so did it slightly different. )grin2(

I have sanding discs that go on my grinder they are good for rough work but don't give a realy smooth finish. I gave the whole thing a quick going over just enough to prevent spelks. I will be getting some nice big cusions to go on it. )t'
Do you know anyone with a belt sander, it would make quick work of the sanding and you could just do the bits you will come in contact with when your sitting down.
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AL37 wrote:Hi Boosmummy, I realy like the back on yours a copy cat so did it slightly different. )grin2(

I have sanding discs that go on my grinder they are good for rough work but don't give a realy smooth finish. I gave the whole thing a quick going over just enough to prevent spelks. I will be getting some nice big cusions to go on it. )t'
Do you know anyone with a belt sander, it would make quick work of the sanding and you could just do the bits you will come in contact with when your sitting down.



yup im going for big cushions too!! Ill have more of a think about sanding it, if i dont need to, ill try and get away with not doing it, because its going down on the allotment i want more of a rustic look xx
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This is so nice. I would really like to try and make one. Is it hard and are there instructions? (I have never done anything like this before!)
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It's alright for you doing the work with mains power tools, all mine are done on the plot with just a rechargeable drill that expires just before you finish the job! What's this "sanding" anyway? )grin2(

Looks good though! )t'
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tortzblue wrote:This is so nice. I would really like to try and make one. Is it hard and are there instructions? (I have never done anything like this before!)


Nah its not hard and there are no instructions per say, there are websites with them on, i just looked at an image and copied it.

Mallard i know what you mean i've had to do mine at home the transport it down when its done xx
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Looks fabulous Al....!!! )t' (I'll have 3 please)
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If you want to get a bit more textured and interesting finish to pallet boards, burn off the surface with a gas torch, wire brush them clean, and then wax them.

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A spray with caustic soda is a good one too Nick (if your carefull) )t'

Willow can I assume as you didn't enquire about the price it would be vulgar of me to ask if you deffinately want three? )grin2(
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I think they both look fantastic....my hubby is going to hate me +f+
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