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How To Make A Computer Desk From A Wooden Pallet

Here is a super simple way to make a desk from a wooden pallet. To make a pallet desk like the one below, you will need up to 3 pallets. This is not the most beautiful piece of pallet furniture, but it works. The easiest way to make this desk is to take the top wood of one pallet and move them until they are aligned and next to one another. This is the simplest way to make a top or sturdy surface from a pallet. A second pallet was used and cut apart to make some simple shelves that were screwed onto the side of the desk. See below for how it is done.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_02Here is the stack of heat treated (HT) pallets that were available to make into a desk.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_011. Find the pallet in the best condition to make the top surface portion of the desk.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_032. Pry up all of the top wood on the pallet being very careful not to crack or break the wood.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_043. Line up all the pieces of wood onto one side to form the top of the desk.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_054. Cut the portion of the pallet away that will not be part of the desk.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_065. Screw all the pieces of wood down using wood screws instead of nails.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_076. Sand down the wood to smooth it out and to avoid getting splinters.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_097. Use a second pallet and cut out portions to make side shelves and the desk legs.

How To Build A Desk From A Wooden Pallet_108. Screw everything together and stain it with your choice of wood stain.
DIY DESK FROM PALLET FINISHED!


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