How to make a container for flowers from pallets

During the period of self-isolation, one has to adhere to austerity regime, so in this project I used material that was left over during the construction process.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Namely:


  • - a couple of pallets.
  • - remains of OSB sheet.
  • - several strips of 18 mm plywood (although material from pallets could be used).
  • - 32 mm self-tapping screws, Moment carpentry glue and moisture-resistant paint.

Stage one (3D model)


I drew a 3D model in SketchUp (I am attaching a link to the model) to roughly understand how much material I will need.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Stage two (material preparation)


I started dismantling the pallets and removing nails from them.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

To make the nails come out easier, I carried out one manipulation in the form of a couple of strong presses on the corners of the pallet.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

After disassembly, I removed all the nails from the boards and went to plan them.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

I planed two sides on the jointer for a right angle.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

To begin with, I prepared the first batch of boards that were intended for lining the container. The width of the boards for covering is 80 mm.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

And I cut this batch on a carriage into a size of 500 mm.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

I unravel the second batch of boards for the frame of the container. The width of the boards is 70 mm.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

And I also cut all the parts on the carriage to size.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Container frame dimensions.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

After cutting all the parts, I used a router to chamfer at 45 degrees on all the front faces of the container elements.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Stage three (container assembly)


I assembled the frame of the container using an “oblique screw” connection (below is a picture of this connection) with the addition of “Moment carpentry” glue.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

4 legs were also pulled together with an oblique screw. The leg was made of two parts, the first part is 635 mm x 70 mm, the second part is 635 mm x 50 mm. The thickness of the boards is 20 mm, so the end result is a flat corner with sides of 70 mm x 70 mm x 635 mm.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

The result of the frame assembly.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Having previously sanded the sheathing, I began installing it. I used screws and wood glue.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

The result with the sheathing.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

For the bottom of the container I used an OSB sheet and to strengthen its fastening I added a birch block along the perimeter on which the sheet would rest.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

Having cut the OSB sheet to size, I place it on the bars and fasten it with self-tapping screws.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

How to make a container for flowers from pallets

For the trim on top of the container I used 18mm plywood. The strip width is 80 mm.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

The connection of the platbands was made at 45 degrees. I also chamfered all the edges of the platbands.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

I screwed the trims onto the same oblique screw and wood glue.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

All that remains is to coat the product with moisture-resistant paint.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

I used this façade acrylic paint.
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

And you're done!
How to make a container for flowers from pallets

The detailed manufacturing process can be seen in the video below.
Thank you for your attention!

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Comments (2)
  1. Guest Vitaly
    #1 Guest Vitaly Guests 11 April 2020 15:18
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    Screwing the sheathing from the inside of the box after assembling the frame is an amazing insight.
    The “oblique screw” and the holes for it are a controversial solution for external use, and not everyone can do it properly.
    In general, I wouldn’t use screws for such crafts. The staples are not much inferior in reliability, but they significantly speed up the process. Nails, by the way, are also quite an option.
  2. lol
    #2 lol Guests 15 April 2020 15:58
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    The author forgot to write that there is also a jointer, a circular router, a machine and some other tools that every summer resident, of course, has lying around idle, and can repeat. well done