Got a free pallet from a construction site and tried to turn it into a coffee table

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Three loose nails and a splinter in my thumb later I gave up on mine. The wood was all twisted and cracked after a week in my garage. Yours actually looks like it holds a drink without tipping over so that's a win.

lisa_grant15d ago

Did you check if that pallet had a heat treatment stamp before you started? A lot of construction site pallets are treated with methyl bromide or other chemicals that can off gas in your living room for years. I made that mistake with my first pallet project and ended up with a constant funky smell that never went away no matter how much I sanded and sealed it. Something to keep in mind if you ever want to bring another one inside.