Protect your wood furniture and have fun along the way with the Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project from HomCo Lumber & Hardware. This project is perfect for crafty kids and those who love working with their hands. The finished coaster set makes the perfect gift for family members, or you can keep them to protect your wooden tables at home.
Are you ready to learn how to make a fun and easy pallet coaster you can use in your Flagstaff, Arizona, home? Check out the video below from Jeff, one of our experts in the Building Materials Department at HomCo Lumber & Hardware, and follow the step-by-step instructions below.
What You’ll need for this Project
To make a set of two pallet coasters, you’ll need:
- One 36” x 3/8” hardwood square dowel, cut into eight equal 4.5” blocks
- One 36” x ½” hardwood square dowel, cut into eight 4.5” blocks
- Wood Glue
- Paint (optional)
Step #1: Line up the Materials Needed
Separate the wood pieces by size. Each pallet uses three thick blocks and four thinner blocks. (If you started with standard 36” dowels, you should have two extra ½” pieces that you can set aside to use in future craft projects.)
Start by aligning the three thick dowels that will serve as the base of the first coaster. You can easily measure the spacing for the two outside pieces by laying a thinner plank on top of them and making any necessary adjustments to align the edges.
Once you've lined up the outside pieces, remove the top board and center the third base piece between the outer two. Jeff demonstrates how to do this in the video above, as well.
Step #2: Glue the Bottom of the Pallet to the Top
After lining up the base pieces, add a drop of glue to each board's far end. Next, lay the first thin plank on top of the glue and push it down gently to secure it.
Repeat this step at the other end of the base, securing the second top plank in place.
Set out the remaining top pieces before gluing them to ensure even spacing. Then remove one at a time, add three drops of glue to the base below, and secure each plank in place.
Once you've completed your first coaster, allow it to dry for 1-2 hours. While the first coaster dries, you can repeat the steps above to assemble the second coaster.
Once the glue is dry, kids can add personal touches with paint, fabric, or any other kid-safe craft items they have in the house.
START BUILDING YOUR OWN PALLET COASTER!
HomCo’s Young Builders Projects are a great way to introduce your child to building, woodworking, and the pride of saying, “I made that!” This Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project helps kids learn to use their hands to build and create something new. Not only do kids have fun when they make something, but they also gain confidence when completing a project.
Protect your wood furniture and have fun along the way with the Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project from HomCo Lumber & Hardware. This project is perfect for crafty kids and those who love working with their hands. The finished coaster set makes the perfect gift for family members, or you can keep them to protect your wooden tables at home.
Are you ready to learn how to make a fun and easy pallet coaster you can use in your Flagstaff, Arizona, home? Check out the video below from Jeff, one of our experts in the Building Materials Department at HomCo Lumber & Hardware, and follow the step-by-step instructions below.
What You’ll need for this Project
To make a set of two pallet coasters, you’ll need:
- One 36” x 3/8” hardwood square dowel, cut into eight equal 4.5” blocks
- One 36” x ½” hardwood square dowel, cut into eight 4.5” blocks
- Wood Glue
- Paint (optional)
Step #1: Line up the Materials Needed
Separate the wood pieces by size. Each pallet uses three thick blocks and four thinner blocks. (If you started with standard 36” dowels, you should have two extra ½” pieces that you can set aside to use in future craft projects.)
Start by aligning the three thick dowels that will serve as the base of the first coaster. You can easily measure the spacing for the two outside pieces by laying a thinner plank on top of them and making any necessary adjustments to align the edges.
Once you've lined up the outside pieces, remove the top board and center the third base piece between the outer two. Jeff demonstrates how to do this in the video above, as well.
Step #2: Glue the Bottom of the Pallet to the Top
After lining up the base pieces, add a drop of glue to each board's far end. Next, lay the first thin plank on top of the glue and push it down gently to secure it.
Repeat this step at the other end of the base, securing the second top plank in place.
Set out the remaining top pieces before gluing them to ensure even spacing. Then remove one at a time, add three drops of glue to the base below, and secure each plank in place.
Once you've completed your first coaster, allow it to dry for 1-2 hours. While the first coaster dries, you can repeat the steps above to assemble the second coaster.
Once the glue is dry, kids can add personal touches with paint, fabric, or any other kid-safe craft items they have in the house.
START BUILDING YOUR OWN PALLET COASTER!
HomCo’s Young Builders Projects are a great way to introduce your child to building, woodworking, and the pride of saying, “I made that!” This Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project helps kids learn to use their hands to build and create something new. Not only do kids have fun when they make something, but they also gain confidence when completing a project.