HOW TO BUILD A PALLET BENCH

Have you ever built a piece of furniture? I never thought I could, until I made this DIY Pallet Bench last summer! I’m Amy, aka One Artsy Mama, and I am always in search of projects that are affordable, simple, and fairly quick to create.

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How to Build a Pallet Bench

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Materials:

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- Brad Nailer - Hammer - Drill - Saw (sawzall or circular Saw to cut pallets apart- if necessary)

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Step 1: Cut Down Pallets

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Pallets are “open” on two ends, which makes it tricky to attach them together in certain ways because there’s nowhere to put a screw. We have to close up those ends by filling them with a piece of wood that fits right in that slot.

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Step 3: Attach the Armrests to the Seat Frame

Swipe Up

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DIY RUSTIC WOOD ART FRAMES

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HOW TO BUILD A PALLET BENCH

Have you ever built a piece of furniture? I never thought I could, until I made this DIY Pallet Bench last summer! I’m Amy, aka One Artsy Mama, and I am always in search of projects that are affordable, simple, and fairly quick to create.