This is my favourite project to date. The size of table is 1.6X2.1 and all made from pallets besides the form work.
i will include in photos a really easy way of giving your work the exact same effect as mine. If you would like a video then click on this link and followi my page. I will have one up shortly.
Once I had the table made and sanded I was ready to stain, well not the stain you buy off the shelf, you just need to buy your self a small gas blowtorch like the one pictured, and let the torch do the burning, you just need to guide it along your work,
dont worry to Much if you think you burn it a bit to much In some spots, it’s all about the effect yeah ?
Looks fantastic. Many thanks for sharing @LePallet. I'm sure this will inspire plenty of other Workshop members.
Have you or are you going to apply anything to the timber after the blowtorch?
Jason
@Jason yeah I applied timber oil for the finish. Not only will it protect the table, it brought out the grain which looks awesome
I would like to know how to build this table. It’s gorgeous. Is there a link to an instructional video?
Apologies for the slow reply @Tracyk. Perhaps @LePallet has been on holidays like me! I've tagged him now so I'm sure he will get back to you as soon as possible, although I doubt Rylie would have an instructional video. Perhaps you could ask some specific questions that he could answer to help get you started?
Let me also extend a very warm and overdue welcome to the community. We're rapt to have you join us and look forward to reading all about your projects and plans. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand or have something to share.
@LePallet
Wow this looks fantastic!! I’ve seen some tutorials recently of the wood burn effect but this is by far the best end finish.
Weird question - did the smell from the burn hang around long?
Thanks @Tara86 there was a lot of Burning as you can see. I did this in my garage with the door up, it had some smell at the time but after a while it went away. It’s not noticeable afterwards. I hope that helps
How do you prevent it from rotting from the inside out, as pallet wood is not treated? The oil (which is great!) will protect the exterior surfaces but water will enter through internal surfaces/endgrains.
Many thanks for joining in the discussion @Tanewhaiaipo. Let me tag the wonderful @LePallet so he is alerted to your question.
Welcome to the community. We're looking forward to reading about your own projects and plans. Feel free to post anytime you need a hand as we have helpful members sharing advice and inspiration on the site every day.
@Tanewhaiaipo That is one way of thinking about this question if you think it will rot.
With this table it’s all undercover, obviously will experience the frost and humidity but how I look at it is how I look at pallets in general. Have you noticed how long a pallet last outside in the weather all year round. And not even rot. I think it being a soft wood and is heat treated, it does soak up the water but also dries.
back to normal state. So just like furniture UV oil is recommended on top and underneath. This definitely avoids the timber from absorbing water and moisture and over winter I recommend covering your furniture with a cover
Hi, i have been studying and working on "Shou Sugi Ban", it is an old Japanese tradition of burning the wood to make it water and fire proof. It leaves an amazing 3D effect when done the traditional way, and they would not strip them back, they would make the houses out of the burnt wood..
Hi @Jojo69.
Shou Sugi Ban is a fascinating traditional way of working with wood. I was only just watching a video about it the other night. You are getting some great colour effects with the Rit fabric dye.
Feel free to start your own topic also, as I'm sure all our members would appreciate you showing us how you get this effect. I'm particularly keen to give it a go and some instructions would be fantastic!
Please let me know if you need any assistance getting the most out of the site and we look forward to seeing more of your Shou Sugi Ban.
Mitchell
this is awesome!
