COFFEE TABLE MADE FROM WOOD PALLETS

Posted by CraftFoxes Staff on Aug 12, 2016

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A coffee crate–inspired coffee table is the perfect addition to any family room. This one is easy to build and sturdy enough to dance on (yes, I tried it!). Simple stenciling positioned off-center makes the table look like it was created from a large coffee crate. The natural- colored pallet wood adds to the authentic crate appearance.

Adapted with permission from Crafting with Wood Pallets: Projects for Rustic Furniture, Decor, Art, Gifts and more.

SUPPLIES One pallet with a solid top (This pallet is 26x 33.) Two 3 1⁄2× 26 pallet boards   Four 2× 4 pallet boards cut 16long 2 screws Stencils of your choice, 2 different fonts Chalk  Craft paint  Stencil brush Coconut oil T-shirt rags

TOOLS Saw Palm sander Drill Tape measure Clamp

TIME : 1-1⁄2 hours, plus dry time LEVEL: Intermediate

Step 1

Remove all of the bottom support boards from the solid topped pallet.

Step 2

Using 2screws, attach the 26-long pallet boards to the two open ends of the pallet. The 26-long boards may not be quite wide enough to cover the pallet 2 × 4boards that are at the end of the pallet. That is okay because this is a rustic piece. Sand the 2 × 4" pallet ends to round the sharp edges at the corners.

Step 3

Attach the 16-long 2 × 4legs. With a small clamp holding the leg in place, secure the leg with four 2 screws, two on each side of the leg. Insert the screws into the table side and the leg at an angle rather than in a vertical line on the long side of the pallet table. This makes the leg more stable.

Step 4

Sand the whole table, including the legs.

Step 5

Use a stencil to create your desired design. A chalk line will keep the letters lined up. Because I wanted the tabletop to look like part of a crate, I ran the word “coffee” off the edge. To properly place the stenciling, I started at the end of the word and worked backward. Then I used dark brown craft paint to fill in the stenciled letters.

Step 6