Thread: Outdoor pallet table

That is something special. Well done.

Wot 'e sed!

I am guessing that this was your first trestle table. Good work.

You can still sand it back and start the finish again but really does not have to be as long as you are happy with the results and the use.

Looks the goods to me

Some shots of the trestle table with the first couple of coats of clear. Again its easy to see prior preparation is always the key. Dont think I will be sanding right back to start fresh, ( outdoor table made from pallets ) but cant wait to make some thing nice.
Sealing top first as I havent quite finished with the legs yet, finished height is a little short at the moment, plan on fixing some timber under the feet to rectify this.

Originally Posted by EGG

finished height is a little short at the moment, plan on fixing some timber under the feet to rectify this.

Also helps lessen uneven surface under the table.

EGG: That's wonderful. I would not dream of leaving a table like that outdoors. Your "outdoors" must be a lot different from my "outdoors" where a swing of 70C from +35C (shade) in the summer to -35C in the worst of winter nights.
So I guess whacking pallets to 60cm, adding legs and sticks in the gaps doesn't count.
I'll be batting in the bush leagues forever.

Originally Posted by Christos

Also helps lessen uneven surface under the table.

I may have to get you to walk me through that Christos ?

Originally Posted by EGG

I may have to get you to walk me through that Christos ?

I'd be guessing that what Christos is referring to is that if you raise your table with some blocks at each corner of the feet then if you happen to sit your table where there is a high spot right in the middle of the current style of foot it will tend to rock but wont with the addition of the raised corner block pieces

Pete

First I'll say that is a very nice table.
Now the main question is will it be durable outside. Afraid I have to say no if it is fully exposed to weather. Pine is not very durable to the elements. If it is on a covered deck then you will get away with it. The less exposed the better
It would not look out of place as an indoor dining table either.
Regards
John

Thanks Pete, I was thinking of raising the feet at each end and in the middle as that is where the weight is most concentrated. Would hate to have my feet snap in half.
Table will reside under verandah cover outside saving it from direct sunlight, and the sealer I am using is a water based deck finish. I hope this will give it some protection.

That's a top effort "EGG",
Great use of recycled materials and looks good.
Well Done.
Cheers, Crowie

Originally Posted by pjt

I'd be guessing that what Christos is referring to is that if you raise your table with some blocks at each corner of the feet then if you happen to sit your table where there is a high spot right in the middle of the current style of foot it will tend to rock but wont with the addition of the raised corner block pieces

Pete

Thanks Pete your explaination is far better then mine.