This DIY pallet garden bench is made from recycled woodonly the screws are new.
The 37-inch high work surface is perfect for potting plants.
Add color by painting or staining the surface with lively colors.
Be careful not to damage the ends of the boards during deconstruction.
go for the widest, best-looking boards for the pallet potting bench countertop.
Measure thesalvaged woodits dimensions will determine how wide the finished bench can be.
Cut off knotholes and other weak parts.
This ultimately makes for a stronger potting bench.
Build the Legs
Use the pallet base or 2x4 lumber for the legs.
“Sister” these two notched pieces withscrewsand, if you wish, glue.
After you’ve notched out all four back legs and extension pieces, connect them with screws.
“Sister” the front legs to match the thickness of the back legs.
Flip the bench over and roll out the back skirt to complete the frame.
You will screw the finalcountertoppiece into these blocks.
The front countertop piece can overlap the front skirt slightly if you wish.
You will have to cut the last piece to the appropriate width and length.
Then,measurethe distance between the tops of the spacers and the tops of the shelf-support pieces.
roll out the Bottom and Top Shelves
Screw in the bottom shelf pieces.
Use 1x material the same way you did the countertop.
Add the top shelf, screwing it into the tops of the back legs.
Add the Back Slats
Install more 1x boards to form the back slats.
ensure to generously and evenly space the boards so you could hook things over them in the future.
Use a level to verify the slats are straight.
Start screws into the blocks.
Install Bracing Blocks
Position the bracing blocks on the insides of the back legs.
Drive screws into the back legs, the countertop, and the back skirt.
Drill in the back-skirt screws from the outside.
These blocks will prevent side-to-side motion of the pallet potting bench.
Smooth and Stain or Paint the Surface
Remove all rough, splinter-inducing spots with sandpaper.
Wipe down or vacuum the entire bench to remove wood dust.
We recommend one coat ofstain, then two coats of polyurethane, following the label instructions for drying times.
If you paint, apply two coats of primer and two coats of paint for a long-lasting finish.
