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D.I.Y. outdoor pallet coffee table on wheels
D.I.Y. outdoor pallet coffee table on wheels
Overview
We all love to recycle and this D.I.Y. project will show you how you can turn an old pallet into a rustic outdoor coffee table on wheels. It's easy to make, looks great and you can move it to wherever you want it.
Tools and materials
Tools
Steps
Cut your timber
To make this D.I.Y. project even easier you can have your timber pre-cut at your local Bunnings*. Here's the cutting list we used for this project:
45mm x 90mm F17 Tasmanian oak for the outer frame:
- 850mm x 2
- 550mm x 2
70mm x 35mm treated pine for the inner frame:
- 755mm x 2
*Not available at all Bunnings stores.
Remove the timber from the pallet
Use the pry bar to lift the timber slats from the pallet.
Remove the nails from the pallet slats
Use the hammer to straighten up the nails as much as you can. Then bang the nails back through the pallet slats. Use the claw of the hammer to pull out the nails. Repeat this until all of the nails have been removed.
Make the first mitre cut for the frame
Set the mitre saw to 45-degrees. Make the first cut close to the end of the timber.
Measure and mark the length of the frame
Measure and mark to make the second cut, ours was 850mm long.
Make the second mitre cut
Set the saw to the opposite 45-degree angle from the first cut. Cut the timber to length. Repeat the previous steps to cut the other 850mm length for the frame and the two 550mm sides for the frame.
Cut the timber for the inner frame
Set the mitre saw to 90 degrees. Take both pieces of timber for the inner frame and cut them near the ends to 90 degrees.
Measure and mark the inner frame
Measure and mark the treated pine for the inner frame. Ours were 755mm long.
Cut the inner frame
Set the saw to 90 degrees. Cut the timber for the inner frame to size.
Assemble the frame
Apply glue to the ends of the timber for the external frame. Join them together, making sure the ends are flush. Use the fixing gun to secure them. Wipe away any excess glue.
Attach the inner supports
Apply glue to one of the long thicker sides of the internal supports. Place them so they're flush with the bottom of the outer frame. Use the fixing gun to secure them.
Measure and mark for the tabletop
Measure the distance between the outer frame, ours was 460mm. Transfer these measurements to the timber from the pallet.
Cut the timber for the tabletop to size
Set the saw to 90 degrees. Cut all of the timber for the tabletop to size.
Secure the timber for the tabletop
Place the timber for the tabletop into the frame. Make sure it's evenly spaced. Use the fixing gun to secure it.
Putty up the joints
Putty up the mitre joins. You can choose to leave the nail holes exposed for a rustic look, or putty them for a more finished look. Let the putty dry.
Sand the table
Once the putty is dry, start sanding. Start with the rougher 40 grit sandpaper and graduate to 120 then 240 as necessary. Depending on your taste, you can leave the pallet with a rustic look, or sand it back so the tabletop is flush with the outer frame.
Mark for the caster wheels
Turn the tabletop over. Place a caster wheel in a corner so that it's flush. Mark for where the screws will go. Repeat this for the three other wheels.
Attach the wheels
Pre-drill the holes for the wheels with the 3.5mm drill bit. Secure them with the 30mm screws.
Apply the stain to the table
Use a paint brush to apply the Cabot's exterior clear. When you do this, make sure you're working in a well ventilated area.
Enjoy your table
Once your table is dry, you're ready to enjoy your recycled, versatile outdoor coffee table.
More D.I.Y. Advice
Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.