Colorful Rustic Table

I have decided during this shelter at home I am building whatever I FEEL like building, not worrying about piece of furniture might sell best or what I need for my booth. I have also approached this time in the workshop as a free-for-all--no plans, just let the material I have inspire me. So when I found four thicker 42" long pallet boards that were in good shape, i decided to make a table.

I found four pallet 2" x 4"s or runner boards to use as legs. I cut these 31" tall. I added a 12" brace across from a pallet 2" x 4" at the bottom, using two same sized boards to hold it up. This is an easy way to hold a brace in place and make sure they are at the same height. i screwed through the outside of the legs to secure the bottom brace.

I added a 1" x 4" board across the tops of the legs. The legs are approximately 14 1/2" apart on the outside. I made two sets of legs. FYI , these are the same shape I built for the jelly cupboard I made HERE.

I painted the boards for the table top and when they were dry, I turned them upside down on my workbench. I secured the leg pieces to the top, screwing through the board at the top of the legs. I also added a board across the middle of the underside of the table. 

I used pallet boards for the outside edges or apron of the table top, securing it with the nail gun.

Pallet boards across the bottom, screwed into the braces created a bottom shelf and makes this table more sturdy.

I stained everything with Early American stain by Minwax and finished with clear coat.

I love this size table for a sofa table. But, it also makes a great entry table or a console table for a flat screen TV. 

For more detailed instructions on building with pallets, check out my pallet books on Amazon-- Crafting with Wood Pallets or Wood Pallet Wonders by Becky Lamb.