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    Home » pallet projects » Pallet Top Table

    Pallet Top Table

    Published by Gail | Published September 19, 2014 | Updated May 16, 2021
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    How to make a pallet top table

    Fall is on it's way, and I am getting excited! The days are a little cooler, but still nice enough to sit out on the porch and enjoy the evenings. Which is something I love, especially when the kids are laughing and playing in the yard.

    Which brings me to my post today, I just re-did a little bench into a Pallet Top Table, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out!

    Pallet Top Table


    So cute, right?! Let's look at a before...

    Upholstered bench before

    This was another free find off of Craig's List and it has been collecting dust on my back porch (surprise, surprise). I saw it the other day and realized it would make a perfect little table to go with my wicker furniture makeover for holding drinks or books.

    Tightening legs and removing top of bench

    It was pretty wobbly, which is why, I am assuming, someone gave it away for free. It took me a couple minutes to tighten the legs and it was rock solid sturdy. I then unscrewed the seat top.

    Cutting plywood to make top for table

    There was NO WAY I was taking off the upholstery to reuse the wood, so instead I used some scrap plywood. I measured it to the seat and cut it with my Ryobi circular saw. It fit perfectly!

    Cutting triangle pieces out of pallet wood

    I had some pallets that I had broken apart, and the wood was just waiting for a project. I thought it would be fun to try a pattern of some sort and eventually decided on triangles. I set my saw to 30 degrees and started cutting. I lined up my triangles on the plywood and cut until it was all covered. Can you see my stack of pallet wood in the back? I still have some left! Now these pallet boards are warped and some are thicker than others, so I was not expecting perfection in my design.

    Gluing on pallet triangle pieces

    With all the pieces cut, I took them inside, so I could sit down :), and used my Gorilla Wood glue to set them in place. Then I let the glue dry.

     

    Triangle pallet pieces glued to plywood to make a pattern

    This is a front and back shot of what the pallet top looked like once the glue was dry. Next, I just cut off the edges....

    Cutting off excess triangles

    I started with my jigsaw and realized it was going to take for-ev-er, so I busted out the circular saw and it went really quick.

    Adding edge trim to pallet top table

    To cover up my edges I used this scrap wood that happened to be the perfect thickness, love it when that happens. I had gotten it free from a cabinet maker years ago, in fact I still have a ton of wood from that score! I mitered the corners at 45 degrees and glued and nailed the edges on, then sanded the whole thing down to make it smooth.

    Spray painting table base

    I almost forgot the base! I sanded it down, wiped it clean, and sprayed it with a half empty can of Rustoleum's Aqua.

    Pallet Top Table

    Here she is...my cute little pallet top table!

    Pallet Top Table, close up

    It is perfectly...Imperfect!

    Pallet Top Table

    Loaded with color and character. Oh, and I did do a clear coat to protect it, which brought out the richness in the wood. Mmmmm 🙂

    Pallet Top Table, side view

    It makes the perfect serving table, nestled between my wicker furniture, now I can sip away at my water while I watch the kids play.

    Pallet Top Table

    I am happy I tried the pattern with the pallet wood. It makes me happy and it really wasn't hard at all.

    Have you ever done a project with pallet wood? I would love to hear about it!

    Hugs!

    Mindi

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    About Mindi

    Mindi is a wife, mother, runner, dancer, and a lover of all things fun and DIY.

    A few years ago she discovered blogs and fell in love with the idea that she could do things she had always dreamed of doing. Like build furniture from pallets, and make cool projects for her home.... Mindi was inspired by other bloggers that empowered her to create.

    Mindi decided to give back and possibly reach someone out there that has a desire to create like herself. She believes we all have that desire in some form or another, and we all DO create in our own way, every day. Whether it be crafty or not, even creating happiness in others is a gift that many share.

    Mindi loves to learn and use that knowledge to make beautiful and useful things for her home.

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    1. Laura Phillips

      August 07, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Gail, Love all your projects I've read so far. I'm always needing something that I can't find easily... Like small tables in a certain size! Wish around sites let you search by dimensions more easily. Anyway, I need a side table just large enough for 2 plates and drinks, for outdoors where it rains alot. About 16 x 22-24" and 26-26" H. Would you have any links for such a thing or some tips for a newbie trying to custom size? It's takes so long to find the right base ... Prefer one that won't get in the way of legs/feet swinging around in the adjacent swivel chair. Thx! Keep on makin'!

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 08, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Laura,

        I think these are perfect for what you're looking for. I have made a table for in between the chairs in my backyard. We use these all the time. They're perfect for a drink, phone, etc.
        https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/pallet-top-side-tables-for-outdoors/

        If you can find a metal base at a thrift store, I highly recommend using pallet wood. These are holding up really well.

        This is a link to all the tables on the site. Maybe you can find something to inspire you here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/table/

        gail

    2. Sandra

      June 28, 2018 at 2:28 am

      It’s Perfect 👍🏻 love this and now I want one 😉

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    3. GirlfromWva

      August 30, 2017 at 10:13 am

      So cool! Love the color combo!

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    4. Angie @ Knick of Time

      November 20, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Amazing, as always, Mindi!

      Reply
    5. Diana

      November 19, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      I love your table, geat idea. I Have made a couple of tables and wine racks. Very simple stuff and easy to sell. I would like to try thid one.

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    6. ali

      August 21, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      A very cool twist on a pallet project! I was not expecting a mosaic or inlaid look from pallets. Hmm, you got me thinking...

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    7. La Verne

      September 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      I love quilting with wood. Bravo on your table reclamation! Mindi, in your next career change, you need to inspire kids in wood=shop.

      La Verne@hopeandsalvage

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    8. Trish

      September 20, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Could not be prettier. Love it.

      Reply
    9. Catherine

      September 19, 2014 at 11:42 am

      THAT was totally awesome!
      Catherine

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      • Catherine

        September 19, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Can I add---here's my stab at using pallet wood in a project! : )
        http://freddyandpetunia.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/little-guys-bedroom/

    10. Laurel Stephens

      September 19, 2014 at 11:41 am

      This is a beautiful table top, Mindi. I'd love to try my hand at this!

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    11. Candace

      September 19, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Love the pattern and the texture it creates! Very creative idea!

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    12. Anne@DesignDreams

      September 19, 2014 at 10:16 am

      holy crap what a job! Looks absolutely fantastic!

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    13. gail@myrepurposedlife.com

      September 19, 2014 at 9:48 am

      wow! Look at all those projects that come up under your profile now! So much inspiration!

      I love your pallet top table Mindi.... the way you finished it off with the scrap wood is what really makes it beautiful!

      great job!

      gail

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    14. kim

      September 19, 2014 at 8:47 am

      That turned out great.

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