Questions tagged [pallet]
Normally used in shipping, pallets are a free, if not cheap, source of materials for a variety of projects
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How do I ensure that the bottom of my shelf project is level?
I'm very new to woodworking, and for my first project I decided to make a very simple shelf out of reclaimed pallet wood.
If you can imagine the pallet standing on it's side, with the planks vertical,...
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What does methyl bromide look like on timber?
I have timber from pallets without any stamps. From my research, un-stamped pallets may be for domestic use and, therefore, are not treated in any way.
With that said the timber has some granular ...
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How-to disassemble a pallet for up-cycle pallet wood projects? [duplicate]
I tried using pallet wood for a small project, but it was really hard to take apart. Spiral looking nails everywhere. I ended up tearing more wood up than what I could use.
How does one disassemble a ...
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Body positioning while using a jointer
I just got a old Beaver 4" jointer that looks very similar to this one.
I used it for the first time this weekend and it was awesome. I am wondering though if I was doing something inherently wrong ...
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Planing thin stock without the aid of bench dogs
At this point I do not have a bench that will support dogs. However even if I did I would have an issue planing the faces of my thin 3/8" wood. The bench dogs I have seen have a clearance of exactly 3/...
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What is a good method for laminating pallet wood/reclaimed lumber?
So far I have dismantled six pallets, cut the wood into pieces which range from 10" to 19" in length about 1 1/2" wide and are approximately 1/2" thick. My goal is to laminate these pieces together.
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What is the best way to remove nails from pallets?
What is the easiest and best way to remove nails from old pallets so as to not damage the wood?
I was thinking along the lines of using a hammer to drive a flat head screw driver in there and prying ...
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Considerations using lumber stored outside
I don't have a shop. My reclaimed wood and what little lumber I have are stored in my shed which doubles as workshop and yard storage. As such it is subject to winter and while it is protected from ...
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What do I need to know when looking at pallets for wood?
I keep seeing projects being build from pallets and pallet wood. Can I just take any pallet or are there safety concerns?
What do I need to know about pallets in order to use them?
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Recycling "pre-loved" lumber -- techniques?
(This may be multiple related questions; assistance in breaking it up would be welcome if so.)
Many woodworkers have learned that a surprising amount of lumber, including some surprisingly good/...
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How to straighten a warped board
So you have a board removed from a pallet that, once removed, shows significant warping. Or perhaps you bought some lumber and you didn't notice an imperfection.
This is visible along the width of ...
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Rusting nails on purpose
If I am building a wine rack, for instance, using pallet wood. I don't want nice shiny screws to draw attention away from the piece.
What I currently do is sand off the top and leave it in water.
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Can some woods just never have a clean finish after sanding?
I am cleaning up pallet wood to be used for miscellaneous projects. Right now I prepare the wood with minor variations on this process. The wood I get varies depending on what pallets I end up with. ...
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