tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post2739140621550454804..comments2024-03-17T00:16:37.697-07:00Comments on That Family Blog: One Man's Junk is Another's Treasure... AKA: 101 Uses for Pallets!Hi, I'm Mary...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16758482073069308204noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-20251870992864206292014-05-02T00:13:10.573-07:002014-05-02T00:13:10.573-07:00Wow, that is some awesome uses. I am starting to ...Wow, that is some awesome uses. I am starting to make things out of pallets for fun and I was looking for a way to make something out of the smaller pieces. I like the chess set and toy idea. Check out my blog at palletparadise.blogspot.com. balihiboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07481374390209175989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-34898509937032695732013-02-12T09:55:50.409-08:002013-02-12T09:55:50.409-08:00There's not much to it--the top is just hinged...There's not much to it--the top is just hinged plywood with a coat of asphalt emulsion/tar. It would feed the grain better with a sloped bottom, but we just rake it out when it gets low. Good luck with yours!Andrewhttp://thatfamilyshop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-7195957102136801072013-02-12T08:19:24.983-08:002013-02-12T08:19:24.983-08:00i would LOVE more info on the grain storage bin- l...i would LOVE more info on the grain storage bin- looks like some super cleverness going on with that design! What's the top like? We're trying to decide on getting a gravity bin on wheels, but then I saw yours and it got me thinking...thanks for all you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-6526871468278874132012-11-07T12:06:02.419-08:002012-11-07T12:06:02.419-08:00Well done! So glad we could help :DWell done! So glad we could help :DHi, I'm Mary...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16758482073069308204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-71891066454898933432012-11-07T11:14:33.679-08:002012-11-07T11:14:33.679-08:00well i just made one of these, it took me about an...well i just made one of these, it took me about an hour but i did it myself and the most time was hand cutting the boards. havent put the bottom feeder thing on yet but thank you thank you thank you for posting this! I am a contruction idiot and i still figured out how to do this by just looking at the pics, so if i can do it (farm girl) anyone can do it :) thanks again!! saved me a bunch of money!Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-35912729083195347422012-11-07T10:02:22.635-08:002012-11-07T10:02:22.635-08:00I a going to try and make one of the goat feeders ...I a going to try and make one of the goat feeders today. I saw a pic of this a couple months ago and saved it then i couldnt find it then i found it again! Thanks for sharing! I have gotten abbout 50 pallets over the last couple months for free and have been making goat shelters and they are turning out awsome and the only thing that has cost me to build them in the screws and or nails. :) they are so addicting to make too! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-72915056570043759482012-10-29T11:59:35.259-07:002012-10-29T11:59:35.259-07:00I like the wooden toy horse with wheels. It's ...I like the wooden toy horse with wheels. It's really cute. Mikehttp://www.rawhoney.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-8431248526672994682012-04-26T15:06:25.776-07:002012-04-26T15:06:25.776-07:00I dunno, looks pretty self-explanatory to me.. ;-)...I dunno, looks pretty self-explanatory to me.. ;-) Use screws and pilot holes to build with hardwood pallets--speaking from many a bent nail. The horizontal "tray" pallet is scabbed to the sides with a few wood scraps. The rest lined up pretty good for strong joints. <br /><br />Check out the newest post to see the pallet pen we just built!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-58982683880102207382012-04-26T13:35:44.696-07:002012-04-26T13:35:44.696-07:00Can you explain a little more about how you built ...Can you explain a little more about how you built the hay feeder? I'm going to share this post on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheChickenWire. I just got started but I'll be sharing tips and ideas for farm and garden!Katrina Thennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139208604038785445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-13160559599348880502011-05-25T18:46:55.262-07:002011-05-25T18:46:55.262-07:00Sounds like we're trying to make money the har...Sounds like we're trying to make money the hard way... ;-) We'll start a pallet-selling business!<br /><br />Sometimes you just need to ask around.. There's a few places around here that want $2-$5 for 'em, but they're free if you know where to go. ;-) You can bring a few back if you visit... Makes a nice dad-proof feeder.Hi, I'm Mary...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16758482073069308204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-64419918573481102712011-05-25T18:27:05.743-07:002011-05-25T18:27:05.743-07:00Wow! love the hay feeder! I should try building on...Wow! love the hay feeder! I should try building one? But, then again I made a round bale feeder one time and Dad came home mad a recked it : )) gotta love it! lol <br /><br />You get your pallets for free? They go for about $15+ over here!Stevey J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-16688675998397962192011-05-25T18:03:16.337-07:002011-05-25T18:03:16.337-07:00I just discovered you on the down to earth forum. ...I just discovered you on the down to earth forum. Wow - how innovative - I love that swing :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-66549516082628660132011-05-25T14:16:17.455-07:002011-05-25T14:16:17.455-07:00Wow, guess we ARE lucky! Well, perhaps you need to...Wow, guess we ARE lucky! Well, perhaps you need to look elsewhere for your unnatural resources... ;)Hi, I'm Mary...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16758482073069308204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-33485561327605990612011-05-25T06:26:12.453-07:002011-05-25T06:26:12.453-07:00Free? Sheesh in our neck of the woods, uhh, make t...Free? Sheesh in our neck of the woods, uhh, make that plains, those handy things go for $10 or more and they are all made of pine! :-(<br />So, count your lucky pallets :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296327410727962441.post-86065561736319520392011-05-25T05:40:15.446-07:002011-05-25T05:40:15.446-07:00Pallets, who knew! :D I love the hay feeder. That&...Pallets, who knew! :D I love the hay feeder. That's pretty neat. We have used old pallets from my dad's job to make all of our dog houses. It has saved a huge amount of money, and is truly being "green". ;) Great job ya'll!<br />Have a wonderful day!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346909897634012653noreply@blogger.com