Asked on Oct 17, 2016
Wooden pallet bed frame
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Caleb Ens
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I am going to try and make a bed frame out of pallets and was wondering if anyone had any tips for me. The pallets I have are kind of old so I will be taking them apart, sanding them and then putting them back together to make the bed frame. I am planning on buying a few pieces of wood for the side as I would like to use a continuous piece instead of two. Any help at all would be appreciated, thanks! I will also add a picture of the bed I am trying to imitate.
7 answers
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My ex had built us a platform bed for a futon. Keep in mind that you may need to take it apart at some point in the future. For the slats that goes under the mattress, we strips of nylon belting and ran two row down both sides so it would not shift around, would be evenly spaced and could rolled up if it needed to be disassembled. I love the bed in the picture! I've always wanted to make that one for myself! Though, a short cut, if you can find some, are the drawers that went under waterbeds! Check Craigslist for people getting rid of theirs, you may be able to get the for free! Those crates are about $10x8=a heck of a lot of money that could be better spent elsewhere!!!
Caryn Moy
on Oct 18, 2016
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We used pallets to make a picket fence and found that no matter how careful you are, you will get some boards that break when you take the pallet apart -just plan ahead and pick up an extra pallet or two
Louise James
on Oct 18, 2016
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From the looks of it. You will need some sanding. I'm wondering if any of the sides could become drawers.
Deanna Nassar
on Oct 18, 2016
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I have seen beautiful Headboards, but never a whole bed.....Good Luck!!
Joanie
on Oct 19, 2016
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A sawzall is a must for taking apart for sure. And of course safety glasses. I have built a patio, out door tables and chairs from pallets. It was so satisfying to re-use materials. Have fun!
Bev Everett Landgren
on Oct 19, 2016
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Health warning! Pallets may have mold, mildew, and could have been sprayed with pesticides
Karen
on Oct 20, 2016
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I will make sure to throw out moldy pallets and have also made sure I only got pallets marked with an HT (heat treated) which will make sure I don't get anyy that could be damaging to my health.
Caleb Ens
on Oct 20, 2016
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