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    Home » pallet projects » ONE Pallet Project | Easy Potting Table

    ONE Pallet Project | Easy Potting Table

    Published by Gail | Published March 15, 2022 | Updated December 9, 2022
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    How to make a quick and easy one pallet project. This easy potting table also known as potting bench is a perfect weekend project for backyard garden area. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #pallet #pottingbench #outdoor #beveragestation via @repurposedlife

    I’ve wanted to make an easy one pallet project for a long time. I recently got a couple of great pallets from the neighborhood, so for this month’s Power Tool Challenge, I decided to make an easy one pallet potting table. You're going to love the projects my friends are making this month!

    One Pallet Project | Easy Potting Bench

    free pallets

    I used the pallet on the right for this easy one pallet project.

    A duckbill deck wrecker takes apart pallets easily

    duckbill deck wrecker available on Amazon

    I used my favorite pallet busting tool, my Duckbill Deck Wrecker (while wearing my steel toed flip flops).

    easy one pallet project

    This pallet came apart in record time. Only a few nails remained in the skid. Most of the nails were left in the pallet boards, and were easily tapped out and disposed of. I give full directions on how to do this in my post Pallet Projects Plus tips for  How to Dismantle Pallets

    I recommend exterior wood screws

    pre-start wood screws

    As per usual, I didn’t really have a plan when I started this project. I knew I needed a base for the table top, an apron or skirt was the first order of business. First, I began by trying to figure out how I could get everything out of the three skid boards. I cut two smaller and two longer boards. It's better to start the screws to make them easier to drive into the hard wood. I used 2 ½” exterior  wood screws for the thicker apron pieces.

    build table apron for easy one pallet project

    Two screws were used in each end, I made sure to countersink them as I drove them in.

    attach larger boards for legs

    This pallet had four wide boards that were perfect for the legs of my one pallet potting table. I used shorter 1 ⅝ exterior wood screws for this step. I rested the end of the leg up on the work table supported by a piece of scrap wood.

    Should the potting bench have a lower shelf?

    designing easy one pallet project potting table

    At this point I only have the four legs attached to the pallet potting table apron. I was trying to figure out how I was going to finish off the bottom with a shelf and sturdy up the legs. The pallet potting table is quite high, but it makes it more of a comfortable working height.

    irwin quick clamp for bottom shelf brace

    Using an Irwin Quick Clamp I attached a brace for the bottom shelf.

    Using all the parts of the pallet

    bottom shelf brace

    I used the smaller 1 ⅝” screws, securing from the outside in, countersinking the screws.

    attach bottom shelf boards easy one pallet project potting tableTwo of the smaller screws were used in each end of the bottom shelf boards.

    Sand the rough pallet boards

    sand pallet boards orbital sander

    I used my orbital sander to smooth out the boards. You can see my shaggy Miss Lulu Mae in the background.

     pallet potting table

    I decided to put a small ledge on the back of the pallet potting table. In this image you see me using the long screws, but they went through the skid board so I switched them out for the 1 ⅝” screws.

    One Pallet Project | Easy Potting Table

    how to make a potting table from a single pallet MyRepurposedLife.com

    I really love that you can see the shape of the skid—where the forklift picks it up. I think it offers a unique look for the easy potting table.

    one pallet project-easy potting table MyRepurposedLife.com

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    I purchased some small items from the Dollar General to accessorize the potting table, along with a reclaimed broken bow rake to hang the garden hand trowels and more.

    pallet potting table accessories MyRepurposedLife.com

    I really like the mason jar sign that reads “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. The two little pots that say “grow love” and “plant hope” really caught my eye at the store! I love the colors and the font. Hanging on the fence will allow them to hold extra garden goodies if holes are drilled in the bottom for drainage. Small flowering plants would look cute in them as well.

    I’m so thankful for this monthly challenge that makes me think about making fun and unique items! Be sure to check out all the great projects from my friends below:

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    My Love 2 Create Small Decorative Caddy

    My Repurposed Life Easy One Pallet Project

    Designed Decor Build Your Own Tufted Bench

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    1. Kristi

      October 07, 2021 at 10:05 am

      The old rake head as a tool hanger is genius. Looks so cool with your art signs, too!

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 08, 2021 at 12:31 pm

        Thanks Kristi!
        This was a fun project to put together.

        gail

    2. Dana

      July 26, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Dear virtual friend! Glad to meet you here, love your projects! you are a truly inspiration for many generations...playing your tutorials so many time and working on some great projects @my backyard.I'll send you a pic of final projects! with all respect, Dana

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 27, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Thank you so much Dana! I wish you lots of luck with your projects. Have fun!

        gail

    3. Michelle Leslie

      September 27, 2017 at 3:28 am

      Love what you did Gail. It's not easy finding plans that only use one pallet and your potting table looks so cool. We really need to get ourselves one of those Duckbill Deck Wreckers. Taking the pallets apart is always the hardest job

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      • Gail Wilson

        September 27, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        Thank you!

        That duckbill Deck Wrecker is a game changer for sure! I really hurt my shoulder years ago trying to dismantle pallets.

        gail

    4. Kathy A

      September 26, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Great project. Did you know that the "To plant a garden..." quote was said by Audrey Hepburn!

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      • Gail Wilson

        September 26, 2017 at 10:21 pm

        Thanks Kathy! No, I had no idea where that quote came from. Thanks!

        gail

    5. Wendi@H2OBungalow

      September 21, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      This is so stinkin' cute! I need one for my place in the worst way! Love your duckbill demo too too! Pinned for later when I'm back in FL thinking gardening which will be soon!

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    6. GirlfromWva

      September 21, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      This is a really cool project. Love it!

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    7. DeDe Designed Decor

      September 21, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      Gail, This turned out great! I have been wanting a potting bench and now I know what to use to build it. I wear those steal top flip flops all the time to do my projects. My toes are splattered with stain after yesterday's project.

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    8. Jennie

      September 21, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Love this. Do you worry about termites in your area? Here in Arizona there are 2 types of house, those that have termites and those that will have termites. Is there a way to finish the bottoms of the boards that makes them termite proof? I love the desert I live in but it does create some problems.

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    9. Jeanie

      September 21, 2017 at 9:33 am

      What a great project Gail. I love your vision!

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    10. Paula

      September 21, 2017 at 8:50 am

      You come up with the best ideas! I loved the pallet bar that you created earlier this year and your pallet potting bench is another great project. I don't have a potting bench and like that your design would be inexpensive to make and it doesn't take a lot of room.

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