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.
Wood: Approximately two Standard Wood Pallets.
Hardware/Materials: Required for assembly and yard display.
Nails - 1 box of finish nails 3/4" to 1" long.
Rope - 1/2" dia x 94" long, Manila.
Tools: Scroll Saw, Band Saw or Hand held jigsaw (sabre saw) with non-chipping, scrolling blade, Tape Measure, Hammer and/or Nail Gun, power drill and 1/2" dia. drill bit.
Supplies: Transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tape.
Sand paper - medium & fine grits.
Paint brushes - 1/4" wide brush.
Exterior Wood Glue - (#GLUETB3).
Epoxy Adhesive
Paint: The following suggested colors of acrylic paint:
2084 - Lisa Pink
2505 - White
2506 - Black
Sealer: High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.