Pallet Wood Deer Plan

Make our rustic deer entirely from boards salvaged from free shipping pallets! Display indoors or outside.

Using wood from recycled pallets just makes sense...not only do you save money making this attractive display but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills.

Our plans include full-size patterns and complete instructions to make two versions of this original project: a 3 dimensional, self-standing 4-leg version and a simple-to-make, flat 2-leg version that requires yard stakes. Whatever version you decide to make, chances are you'll be making more than one!

Your Pallet Wood Deer can be painted using a color wash that shows off the unique character of the pallet boards or simply a solid color. Complete your rustic holiday display by adding our Pallet Wood Sleigh and Santa (patterns sold separately). (Both Deer versions measure 23" long x 40" tall)

NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards.

More Info

Places to find Pallets - Contact local companies that receive larger inventory items such as an appliance store, garden stores, nurseries and lumber yards. Do a search on craigslist.org using search words "wooden pallets" or "pallets". Drive through the nearest industrial area.

Dimensions: approx. 40" tall x approx. 23" wide

WOOD:
Approx. two to three wood pallets
one 48" x 72" sheet of 1/2" or 3/4" thick plywood

Saw: Table saw and hand-held jig saw (sabre saw) with a non-chipping, scrolling blade

Parts:
Two #YS18 - Yard Stakes
One #YSC2 - Yard Stake Clamps
Two 24mm Brown, Plastic Eyes (#PE126)

Paints:
2023 Brown Iron
2055 Autumn
2506 Black

Sealer: (Optional) High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss, UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for exterior use.