So so awesome! There are always free Pallets on craigslist in my town. I want to try this!! You are a genius!

What a fun idea. Love how they look. I did this as my first project with a few pallets we already had. I like it, but my hubby's not sure...I think it will grow on him. Now that I know I can do it, I'm ready to try another one of your projects.

I am envisioning a couple of these in my wood shop area to hold plans etc... I have pallets out back!

We used pallets to make a STAGE for our backyard! MY--er I mean *our*--very own STAGE! My husband & oldest son used 2 pallets, topped w/ a big piece of plywood, painted a groovy shade of plum & voila'!

We've used that stage for many karoake party nights, improv shows, as well as to hold a band for my oldest's 17th birthday party.

LOVE your blog!

WOw...great idea. They lok so rustic. Just the kind of thing I like. I work in a warehouse and recently took 3 unwanted pallets home but wasn't really sure what to do with them. This looks perfect! Thanks for sharing.

absolutely awesome!

do link it up, will ya, in this DIY linky party, so my readers can find you.
http://www.finecraftguild.com/diy-tutorial-linky-party/

this is excellent!

rose

Oh no you di-n't!!!!

seriously.

Thank you, Ana! My friend just had twins and is trying to maximize the room in her house. This looks like the perfect baby present! I'm going to paint them and put some magnetic/chalkboard paint on the front strips.

I'll send pictures when I'm done!

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Hi lady It's a simple project but I'm such a visual learner...sigh... :D

I've recently been thinking about using pallets as a good source of wood (what I googled to find you) and this is the perfect project to start on. I have big plans for this.

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What a great idea! We own a small plumbing shop in Alaska and are forever stashing away pallets for bonfires and such, but now I'm going to try my hand at some small projects...this would make a great shelf for my sewing books. Happy Holidays!!!

This is a GREAT idea! We have a pallet storage & distribution company just outside our town... I'm gonna get crazy with these! They are going to be awesome storage in our playroom & kitchen! Thank you so much!

I love this idea. I am so glad that I found your website. Now I need to find me some pallets. I would like to put one of these shelves in my dining room to display some antique plates and another in my sons room to put his books in.

great idea! thank you so much! (now i know what to do with one of the many pallets i grabbed in a scavenging spree i had some months ago!)

I plan on using a pallet for my bolts of fabric. I'll keep it as it is, but nail a 2x4 to the bottom and lean it against the wall. I'll paint the inside (or the whole thing) so the wood doesn't snag my fabric. Can't wait!

From working in the industry for years, the colored/painted ones are hardwood and reuseable as pallets and the wood colored ones are softwood that, in some cases, are next to impossible to get rid of.

I just made these and LOVE the way they turned out! I still need to either stain them or paint them, but I am soo thankful for this plan!! Here is the link to my (almost) finished product: http://www.thewhiteorchidstudio.com/

i made 3 of these and love them they are so easy to do.

Hi,
First I love your blog!!!
I was looking up info about wall bookshelves, rain gutter shelves and came upon this post. I wanted to ask, did you paint them after you finished or just hang them as it is? Did it have any issues with wet wood or mold, insects? I really want to take action and make something instead of just drooling over these projects. I'm very new to woodworking and probably I will need to get some tools first LOL...
Thank you so much.

I love these pallet shelves, and have seen them floating around the internet-- So I asked a neighbor/farmer friend for his "ugliest" pallets, because I love the look of old weathered wood. I made sets for each of my family members who have "rustic" looking decor- including a big shelf and a small shelf (half) and I used a wood burning pen to put a monogram on them, while keeping the integrity of the wood :) Great Great idea!! Love your site!!

I love these pallet shelves, and have seen them floating around the internet-- So I asked a neighbor/farmer friend for his "ugliest" pallets, because I love the look of old weathered wood. I made sets for each of my family members who have "rustic" looking decor- including a big shelf and a small shelf (half) and I used a wood burning pen to put a monogram on them, while keeping the integrity of the wood :) Great Great idea!! Love your site!!

We just built 2 tiny cabins out of wood pallets and other reclaimed materials. We just stuffed insulation inside each pallet... I am looking forward to making these shelves for our pallet cabins! What a great way to make good use of the little space we have in our cabins! Thank You soooooo much!

Brilliant! It's one of those "Gee, I wish I had thought of that" ideas. I've added this to my weekend project list.

I like the efforts you have put in this, thanks for all the great posts .

Just wanted to let you know that I linked to your post on my post showing how I made my own pallet shelves. Love your site!

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Wood pallets are commonly treated with chemicals that contain arsenic, formaldehyde and other toxic substances. Treated wood should not be used for firewood, home remodeling projects, landscaping or animal bedding because it may release the chemicals into the air or ground.

Wood that has been chemically treated looks more brown, gray or green than untreated wood. Some wood has identifying marks to signify it has been treated. The wood can also be tested in a laboratory or in the field to see if chemicals are present.

I make wine racks out of pallets just like these. If I can figure out how to do the brag and post Iwill add pics.

I make wine racks out of pallets just like these. If I can figure out how to do the brag and post Iwill add pics.