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Build Furniture from Recycled Materials
Turn old pallets, crates, and salvage into furniture that is entirely your own. A hands-on build that keeps materials out of the skip.
4u
duration
€ 100
budget
Ignite
pace
There is a particular satisfaction in sitting on something you made from what others threw away. Old pallets, wooden crates, metal pipes, and cast-off furniture parts are the raw material here, and a thrift store or salvage yard fills in the gaps. You sketch a design around what you have, gather your tools, and build.
Take your time with the cutting and assembly, and give finishes room to dry properly. When it is done you will have a piece that fits your space exactly, cost far less than new, and carries a story. That is worth showing off.
by PlayTryBe team
Gather your materials. Hunt around the house for pallets, crates, pipes, and salvage, then top up at a thrift store or salvage yard.
Sketch a design that plays to your materials, like wide pallet boards for a tabletop. Measure your space so it fits where it is going.
Suggestion: Pinterest or a woodworking book is good for ideas.Prepare your tools and safety gear: saw, sander, drill, hammer, gloves, goggles, plus screws, glue, and a finish.
Suggestion: Borrow or rent anything you do not own rather than buying.Build it. Cut carefully, assemble the frame first for stability, then sand smooth and apply paint, stain, or sealant.
Let finishes dry fully, then add the details: cushions for a bench, or salvaged knobs for a drawer.
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