Steps: Clean the wood You wouldn't paint a car without washing it first, so we wash our pallets before applying the waterproofing stain. Apply Thompson's wood cleaner with a garden sprayer. Let sit for 10 minutes. Brush with stiff bristled brush. Rinse Let dry for 48 hours. Stain the wood Before assembly we want to apply a waterproofing stain to protect the wood against water and UV damage. We're using Thompson’s water seal semi-transparent wood stain and sealer in desert brown. Not only protects wood, but makes it look great. Cut 4x4 spacers Cut four 4x4 spacers each about 8" long. Will use these to space the two-stacked pallets. Assemble the table Attached 4x4 spacers with decking screws (galvanized as not to rust). Attach 4 casters Will allow you to easily move the coffee table around. Add a nice "industrial" look./li> Flip the table over!
Picnic tableSawScrew gun2½ inch screwsSheet metal screwsHammerCrowbarRubber malletA couple 2X4'sCaulking4 inch gutterEnd capsMark shows us how to install a gutter into a picnic table to act as a cooler for drinks. It's perfect for backyard BBQ's or outdoor parties. This project isn't hard, but it's fairly involved. With two people, it will take 30-45 minutes.
