Happy Pallet Day

Pallet Day is the day after May Day. Just like boxing day is the day after Christmas in Canada. At least this is what I have told Mike and so far he believes me.


Things we have learned about taking apart pallets:

1. It sucks. Mike understands this more deeply than I do but I have a pretty good idea.
2. Pallets are put together with braided, resin coated nails. They are essentially glued in.
3. Dry/old pallets break when disassembled make nice kindling, not so nice furniture. This also makes Mike say "%$#*"
4. It takes a ton of pallets to get a bit of wood. Despite the weight, they are mostly air.
5. Taking apart pallets is REALLY LOUD! - Ear splitting loud, wear protection.
6. Wear glove. splinters hurt
7. Pallets makers are not frugal with the nails. many, many, many nails.
8. Watch a few "how to disassemble pallets" vids on you tube. They are complete fiction, but will get you thinking it is easy for a while.

Two pallets makes this much wood.

Two Pallets makes this many nails.

So I offered to chuck the budget and go buy the table. Or half-chuck the budget and go buy lumber. But my handsome handy dude will have none of it and we are 4 pallets down, 6 to go.

I will keep you posted.