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Help: Pallet Woody

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DHaupt · · Chicopee, MA · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 0

I'm planning on buding a training wall but I'm low on resources as my location leaves me a bit restricted. I have several pallets and will be getting more. Anyone out there have some good design plans for a basic woody made of pallets?

Scott R · · MA · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 0

Pallets are often made with low quality wood and are held together with little more than staples. I'm not sure you will have much luck with this endeavor, since I don't think the wood nor the wood fasteners can handle the load of someone hanging from them.

rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847

The wood is by far the cheapest part of the wall. Filling out with holds of where you'll spend most of the money.

rocknice2 · · Montreal, QC · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 3,847

Some pallets are made out of oak.

DHaupt · · Chicopee, MA · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 0

ScottR: it's understood that the nails used wouldn't hold my weight. That's why it will be re-enforced with wood screws (2ea at minimum) at every attachment point. After that, I think the wood will hold.

Medic741 · · Des Moines, IA (WTF) · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 265

Really cool idea! Let us know how it works out - but I think it's a good point that the wood is the cheap part

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