Make a Work Bench from Wood Pallet!
If you are new to REDOUX then you should know, I love nothing more than “FREE JUNQUE”! I have an (unhealthy my husband would probably say) obsession with things people throw away. For as long as I can remember, I have loved “making things”. And if I make something useful from “junque”, well even better! Like this moveable work bench from a shipping crate.
Take for instance a collection of Wood Pallets put together with some nails and screws. Something you might use to ship things in.
On an early morning trash hunt, I spied this next to my favorite dumpster. You know the one, where the dumpster diving folks hang out.
I passed by it twice before I had a light bulb moment. This is the perfect size for a much needed work space. I was constantly crawling between my Furniture Cube and storage space to get tools, gloves, anything work related, then dragging it back and forth to my work area. I also have a Table saw that I couldn’t find a good place to use, and recently purchased a chop saw. My work area was being squeezed out by my stuff!
Enter my Pallet:
It had 4 sides already securely constructed. I needed a new top, a shelf and Casters that could withstand the weight and also lock in place. This way I could move it to the front of my garage when using one of the saws.
I turned the shipping crate upside down and added casters. Then righted it again.
The shipping crate conveniently already had two support pieces of wood that were even with each other inside. I simply cut some scrap MDF to size and laid it on top of the beams, then secured with Gorilla Wood glue and some wood screws.
Next I had a large piece of MDF already on hand from a previous project. I added this to the top of the shipping crate, and again secured it with Gorilla Wood Glue and wood screws.
Now it was ready for heavy duty service. I can keep my saws on top until needed. I moved my sanders, drill and even my paint sprayer to the storage unit!
I have a handy place for shop rags, gloves, and anything else I might need quickly. Did you notice the storage I have on the bottom to store scrap wood? And look how great my saws fit on top!
This is a really simple project that is free, can be made with very little construction experience, but will add significant work space and movable storage to your work area. I could see this even working for a craft room. Having an organized work space is key to productivity. Now I have no excuse for not finishing every single piece of furniture in that cube…..
Linking this project up with these lovely blogs:
LOVE this idea! Saw it on TipJunkie! Oh, I soooo need to find some pallets near me! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
it looks awesome! useable! creative!
the head in the dumpster- creepy!!!
That is fantastic Karen!! What a great work space you've created. I gotta get me some more tools so I can create something like that! 🙂
Vanessa
Hi Karen, that's exactly what I need! I need to build something similar quickly cause I'm getting crazy of moving my tools all around the garage!
I need this!!! What a great time and back saver!! Cool! ~Lori
OH! I {heart} pallet projects! I could totally use this too! Great job, girlie
What a gREAT work place! You could even fit a compressor and nail guns under there! I LUV it!
Catherine
You better not let me find out exactly where you live…because I am coming for this!
OMG – I so need to build this for our garage!
Expect a copy cat soon. Of course I will let everyone know where this fab idea came from.
~ robin
That is AWESOME! Greta job!
R
Love it!
Totally awesome! Be sure to stop by our party tomorrow. You'll want to check out the features!
Hi K –
What great results…and some major organization to boot! Coming over to Sweden anytime soon?
Michael
Congrats on winning the DIY Club contest with this! AMAZING project!
Oh wow…I'm totally jealous. I wish I had space for something like that!!!
Hey Sweet Girl – scoot over to Sunday Funday and see yourself featured!!!
~ robin
itsrobinwithani.com
Somehow missed this post in Feb. Saw via prim and proper. Love love. I so need one of those!!!
Hey Karen,
Need anymore pallets or know someone looking for some. I am waiting for my very large paint order today so will have that pallet and 3 more in the side yard. I wished I could use saw’s like you do! I’m too chicken!
Oh, Madame Karen.
You are so ingenious! I Love the whole project, but the fact that it’s moveable is just the cherry on top!
Woot, woot! Good eye and good idea. Love the storage. You will be even more productive now. Is it possible? I think we are about to find out.
Liz
yay! i can finally open your blog! looks awesome!!!! i love the recycle of course, but the style is cool, too!
I’m shocked you had to think twice about picking it up!
I need you to move in for the summer so you can show me how to use all of your tools!! I’ll show you all my favorite thrift shops and side of the road locations – come on!!
Kelly
What a great find! You made perfect use of it!! I have a similar table that I use for a work table with storage , but I built it using old fence posts. I don’t think I would have had the vision to use something like this if I had come across it. Good job, girl!!
XO,
Christy
I absolutely love this! It will be so handy to have all your tools on a moveable storage unit.
Cheers
Karen
awesome! I agree with Cassie…head in dumpster…totally creepy 😉
That is awesome! I sooo need one (or two!) of those!!
Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspired, pinning!
Nancy
This is wonderful. Such a great addition to your work space! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
Karen, this is so awesome! What a great way to use old pallets and I especially love that it’s on wheels. Pinned!
Karen,
That turned out fabulous! You are so inspiring to all of us!
~Tami
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There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content.
Please let me know. Thank you
Highly descriptive post, I liked that bit.
Will there be a part 2?
Sweet blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how to get
listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I
never seem to get there! Appreciate it
I read the article. Very nice! I may do this after I build a pallet work/storage shed.
My question:
What were the dimensions of the original shipping crate? It isn’t mentioned in this article.