I enjoy being able to make gifts for my family and friends. So when my sister had a wagon for her porch on her birthday list, I knew I could make that birthday gift wish come true.
![Pallet Wood Wagon make a decorative wagon from pallet wood](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERLZawB2FXo2rWFK51BKRYP3Uta7RrJBJaG7yWzDLg1rD7NyQeHVfT-kpuq-g-QJw2zfv2ApVNWZrPujDr8ezkiFhhSogu8A4nvMGftthFE-Xj5CG5FIsLlUByc-kT2rtbgDvP7Wz6_gd/s640/reclaimed-wood-wagon.jpg)
My old green wagon was the inspiration for the wagon for my sister.
![Porch Decor Use an old wagon on the front porch](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLH6UgvCfxsLrggGoLfTVl6Vz1GIC28uBos1ZefHpz-cRbK5bK7_oVHD9ewtvIhCQJK7jg_9PXhqoEgsTSkpPVd2wlmfDBh9DgIgtNIyZh3pqxPjtzO-k-EplqicJcR4qA9rhTycwxGUc/s640/old-green-wagon.jpg)
I had a set of front wagon wheels and a set of back wheels from a different wagon. I am not sure why I had 2 different wheels and have no idea where the matching wheels went. But, I like that they are different, it adds to the charm.
![Pallet Wood Wagon old wagon made from reclaimed pallets for the porch](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYADS8TveuEQYDKNfdyBiuTzko6LpsD3hTuDnjT1YZ8oEIKSn5A9b24kaNXSYWiBsNCHFbbACpyYv_AaeDsv0Vym0sshjZkLvsw6hw68SladyZns52kQipJQr0RUIk76y0LBLMVdgRlKnb/s640/old-wagon-for-the-porch.jpg)
I decided to make the wagon box the same size as my green one (26" x 18") out of pallet wood. I cut five boards 26" long and two 16 1/2" long for the ends. I screwed the long sides to two of the bottom pieces.
![Make a Wagon from Pallets use pallet wood to make a wagon](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hQHO8n9RvgENF_b7xr1K29YkSujXjipDvSpF_yVxD4ewosNrFBEy_YAQFTXaVvuEBM4iiCNwlmoB0DRtdGGG1xdVlp6SJt1dyBsbWPQgMMDVmfJwxtC1-FFLx6VFaTlieojA3XBa92nA/s640/wagon-sides-made-from-pallets.jpg)
Next secure the end pieces with clamps and screw them in place.
![Make a Wagon from Reclaimed Pallets clamps help secure the pallet wood to make the box](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wTqrpPmR65M9qORD8leprcr1pRb5MZ8YBEb9_srmD1mfNUPb-nUdB3zX85QHrVuT5_vk7iLsA32rUn_iH1mqnjhyxAfR37MU_SszFSCEthPNLR1sG8c65b0ZZ9TtLbi3aUaGd0IhF9L4/s640/clamp-used-to-add-end-boards.jpg)
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Add the middle bottom board. I wanted spaces between the boards on the bottom because I think my sis will put flower pots in it and I don't want water to pool in the bottom of the wagon. (Drills you see are the best. You can get them HERE)
![Make a Wagon from Pallet Wood makita drills are used to secure the box bottom](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglv7ARe4z45xL6cJTFauUTqdtoAqT8nyzE5IxJifNx021iNJH7pEA7q0uL7o4OfRKVQ2b9Ebrmxf4gO4z-ehTg3Sy_C2sA2WOyJLKjak69vnGaiRP_Rz5IGN05DD1jRY_X54lIrNe96WaG/s640/secure-bottom-boards-with-screws.jpg)
Next, I secured the wagon wheels to the box.
![Make a Decorative Wagon from Pallets secure a set of wagon wheels to the pallet box](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppLxegq1hXNnc81twajw7Z1u3mAB4KaLwGMVnOEft8wq1zC0Z2fSG4lt5i0uJTT2UJjKDly4q3ybrIFDkSFVxJ8f9JDwIcgdf69ybSomlsotmlkINVOkKM4p6oen7fblr9crveLUpcNyH/s640/old-wagon-wheels.jpg)
![Make a Wagon from Reclaimed Pallets add a block of wood to raise up wheels](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO48NjYfP-NcieMn0zkjYFkc75h2kQ9sGOPacQry-4Ph7rRftscCkKRzU7F8WZEeK_81sb8UTBuS_WhM26EzscIbbtD5V6BfcUqTleEu1H-zq6uNUg8k1yoaUKBmGSChv_SUiMpwjErCkr/s640/wood-block-add-to-make-wagon-level.jpg)
I removed the plastic handle and drilled a hole with a 3/4" paddle bit into a dowel to make a wood handle. I secured it with super glue.
![Pallet Wood Wagon for the Porch add a wood dowel for a handle](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_MYkcZNnI0kXn_dRFAMJOY7EX55Yc_Xlix5-7WxsJtVlpfkCfZSgkfpcB3K95ziVkVDr0Bp_Om4k0Zq4a5TrtUTK1yR8jRs81qScz2x0RYCElKrAebS8vbGsAYHcPhcJlG8mLELwXWM7/s640/wagon-made-from-reclaimed-pallets.jpg)
I stained the wagon with dark walnut stain by Minwax (HERE). I then applies a quick clear coat so the stain would not bleed through the paint. Typically I paint and then stain. But, I wanted to keep the paint a nice, bright white rather than off-white.
![Pallet Wood Wagon use pallet wood and old wheels to make a wagon for the porch](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjGeRdiiFdNTPStoLJvy6ERAZ7nO74JYFC_63hfSa-BenwGgiIHsxqE5PYCugm5I9tY73Iq_KtvPqVy7v-8wf2hYvRw5w5M0rC0_7lhm2Y1dEvRbuWC6ac9TWuwwFX20pedI9sf5k7QMO/s640/spring-porch-decor.jpg)
I hope she enjoys using it on her porch-- I know I have fun decorating with my wagon through the seasons.
![Pallet Wood Wagon reclaimed pallet wood crate made into a decorative wagon](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmO2AcvRDddkwOcWF-6wTNXc8Kv5TEdWBLUVPXxng83tNhrgnuf78ZNPnp_FslwgkPFllkAYhrckfIDBf1upH-rvzk4SGrjpk0n0FMzWrzcTYHzJ5eXqwiNUL32G9bdLp7XSSQ0cS9T8wW/s640/old-wood-wagon.jpg)
Oh Becky, this is super cute! :) I love that you put a wooden handle on it and the distressed white color is wonderful. Time to bust out my wood strips. Now, to find some free wheels. :))
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Thank you Christina! I think these came off of wagons I turned into other projects, but not sure, haha!
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