i want to build my kids a club house heeeeeeeeelp!!!
Aug 19, 2012 19:09:26 #
Aug 19, 2012 19:13:04 #
latoya wrote:
I want to build a clubhouse for my kids but I'm wondering where can I find wooden pallets
Google " wooden pallets" and include your city and state and see what comes up.
Aug 19, 2012 19:24:55 #
Aug 19, 2012 21:43:51 #
I just did a google search for our town and found several listings.
Try a search for "used wood pallets+your town". You might also check with trucking companies; they might tell you a good place to get used pallets.
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Working with used pallets will not be all that easy. They are very heavy and roughly made. Taking them apart can also be unsafe; removing nails, splinters, etc. Depending on the design you plan to use, and your budget, you might be better off using sheets of plywood, or even fence railings. Take a trip to Lowes or Home Depot and check out the possibilities ... everything from wood panels to plastic panels.
You could make a clubhouse with about 13 2by4's for framing, and 4 or 5 sheets of plywood. Or you could get some free large cardboard boxes from appliance stores, and make something temporary, but less costly.
Good luck! I hope your kids enjoy whatever you come up with.
Try a search for "used wood pallets+your town". You might also check with trucking companies; they might tell you a good place to get used pallets.
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Working with used pallets will not be all that easy. They are very heavy and roughly made. Taking them apart can also be unsafe; removing nails, splinters, etc. Depending on the design you plan to use, and your budget, you might be better off using sheets of plywood, or even fence railings. Take a trip to Lowes or Home Depot and check out the possibilities ... everything from wood panels to plastic panels.
You could make a clubhouse with about 13 2by4's for framing, and 4 or 5 sheets of plywood. Or you could get some free large cardboard boxes from appliance stores, and make something temporary, but less costly.
Good luck! I hope your kids enjoy whatever you come up with.
Aug 19, 2012 21:50:22 #
Aug 20, 2012 05:46:25 #
latoya wrote:
I want to build a clubhouse for my kids but I'm wondering where can I find wooden pallets
If you can't find any online, PM me and I can help you out...I do construction documents/plans for a living.
Doug
Aug 20, 2012 06:07:31 #
latoya wrote:
I want to build a clubhouse for my kids but I'm wondering where can I find wooden pallets
Speak to somebody at Home Depot. They often have disposable pallets that they are glad to get rid of. By the way, have you got all the necessary zoning clearances, building permits, insurances and other rubbish that is now needed to do anything?
Aug 20, 2012 07:09:21 #
caution on using pallets, they are made of Oak (very hard) and they are grade 3 and worse, I.E. lots of splinters.
Aug 20, 2012 08:43:44 #
[quote=latoya]I want to build a clubhouse for my kids but I'm wondering where can I find wooden pallets[/quote
If interested in "used pallets", you can find it here:
http://cheappalletsforsale.com/
If interested in "used pallets", you can find it here:
http://cheappalletsforsale.com/
Aug 20, 2012 08:47:56 #
If there is any home building going on near you you may find used pallets at the building sites. Also look at the local brick distributors and the lumber yards. Many small factories have excess pallets. See if there is a small industial park near you and dirve up and down the streets. Unlike many years ago when one had to pay a deposit on the pallets most places consider them scrap and the are for free.
Also try Craigs list.
Also try Craigs list.
Aug 20, 2012 10:10:00 #
home brewer wrote:
Unlike many years ago when one had to pay a deposit on the pallets most places consider them scrap and the are for free.
Also try Craigs list.
Also try Craigs list.
Here where I live there is a pallet factory and they pay $3 for any used pallet. It's a very common sight to see a pickup headed to town with pallets piled sky high on it.
Aug 20, 2012 12:02:58 #
tschmath wrote:
Google " wooden pallets" and include your city and state and see what comes up.
latoya wrote:
I want to build a clubhouse for my kids but I'm wondering where can I find wooden pallets
Google " wooden pallets" and include your city and state and see what comes up.
Is that pallet plant still open over there at "IN HIDING" thought they had closed it down?
Aug 20, 2012 12:03:44 #
All most any factory or bussiness can provide you with them. But as one our mebers has said these pallets are heavy and often have nail, staples and broked planks on them, not to mention splters and rough wook.
Aug 20, 2012 12:07:08 #
I'd just go to a grocery store or some other place like that (maybe hardware place like Lowe's or Home Depot) and see if they have pallets you can have. Just don't tell them wha tyou intend to use them for, otherwise, they will want to sell you stuff rather than give the pallets.
Be aware that pallets often have screws and/or nails (as well as staples and splinters, etc) that will have to be dealt with to make the structure kid-friendly.
Be aware that pallets often have screws and/or nails (as well as staples and splinters, etc) that will have to be dealt with to make the structure kid-friendly.
Aug 20, 2012 12:13:35 #
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