Pallet Blanket Ladder Tutorial for Quilts or Shoe Storage

Today for Pallets Aplenty, we wanted to show you this super easy pallet blanket ladder or shoe storage ladder tutorial. 

We have a great blanket ladder tutorial from a few years ago as well as a fun decorative orchard ladder building plan, but we wanted to try  another one with pallet week going on.  

This DIY blanket ladder  is made entirely from pallets  (and a couple nails!!) — the side rails are the thicker supports on the pallet and the ladder rungs are ripped down 1×3’s from the pallet slats.

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Pallet Blanket Ladder

Materials Needed:

• (1) Pallet (You will have extra wood for another project FYI.)
• Wood Glue
• (16) ½” Round Top Nails

Tools Needed:

• Miter Saw
• Table Saw or Circular Saw
• Hammer
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Orbital Sander
• 100 Grit Sand Paper
• Grinder (for smoothing cut nails)
• (2) 36″ clamps (optional)

Project Dimensions:

Back View

Side View

Cut List:

(Width may vary depending on pallet used.  Mine was about 1/2″)

Sides

• (2) 48″ x 2″ x 1 1/2″ – Sides

Rungs

Rough length at longest point on the bottom.

• (1) 22 3/4/” x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “A”
• (1) 24 1/4/” x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “B”
• (1) 25 3/4″ x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “C”v
• (1) 27 1/4″ x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “D”

Approximate finished length.

• (1) 21 3/4/” x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “A”
• (1) 23 1/4/” x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “B”
• (1) 24 3/4″ x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “C”
• (1) 26 1/4″ x 2″ x 1/2″ Rung “D”

Construction Steps

Step 1: Dismantle a pallet

First you need an old pallet.  Cut the pallet up if you haven’t already done that.  I have a video of how I cut mine up, just check the link to go watch “How to Dismantle A Pallet Easily! Taking Apart a Pallet“.

 

Now select the wood that you will want to rip in half for your sides and rungs.  I picked the thicker wood for the sides and the flat pallet wood for the rungs.

Step 2: Rip the ladder rungs to width

Draw a line at 2” or so down the middle of the boards that you will be ripping in half.  Remove any nails that would be in the path of the table saw blade along that line.  You could switch your blade if you don’t want to ruin a good one, just in case you cut some hidden nails.  

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be too perfect with your cuts or sanding for this project.

Step 3: Cut the rungs to length

Rough cut the rungs to length. This will leave about a 1” overhang on each end.  You will cut them to finished length later on.

Step 4: Sand the rungs

Sand down the splinters and sharp edges with 100 grit sandpaper.  Don’t over sand, but try to leave some character of the rough wood.

For the front of the sides with all the nails, I used a grinder to smooth down the nails where they got cut off.  Then I sanded the rest with sandpaper.

Step 5: Cut spacers

Cut two scrap pieces of wood.  One at 18” and one at 24”. These will be temporary spacers, for laying out the ladder, because it is tapered at the top.

Step 6: Measure and mark the rung locations

Lay the ladder sides upside down.  I wanted the front to have the character of the cut nails still left in the wood so I put that side in the front.

Mark along the middle of the sides, start from the bottom and mark up 8 Inches.  Then make a mark every 12” three more times to the top.

Step 7: Position and affix the rungs

Clamp the spacers in place. 18” on the top and 24” on the bottom in between the sides.

Make it square by measuring diagonally from one corner to the next.  If the measurements read the same then it’s square.

Layout the rungs with the top edge to the markings.  Then scribe the tapered angle on the back of each rung where it hangs over the sides.  

Cut off the rung ends to match the angle of the sides.

Sand down the sharp cut edges of the cut ends.

Place a small amount of glue between the side piece and the rung. Then nail it in place with two 1 ½” long nails on each end.  Let it dry for about 30 min. Before moving it.  

I decided to leave mine without a finish, I thought that it looked nice.

You could add stain or a coat to polyurethane to finish it off if you want.

 

 

Here is how it looks with shoes on it.  Heeled shoes looked very nice and organized to have on display.

What do you think about the project?   Tell us in the comments below, what you would build from a pallet. And remember to pin this to save it for the future!

Check out these other easy projects to build from pallet wood:

Build a rustic barnwood style memo board

build an easy pallet wood tray

 

build a pallet wood box centerpiece

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16 Clever Organization Pallet Hacks

When it comes to storage DIY’s, pallets are great source material.  They’re inexpensive (or free!) and because they’re made from real wood they can be sanded smooth, stained, painted or left raw and unfinished depending on the style you prefer.  Pallet wood can be turned into organization for just about any area of your home.  These 16 organization hacks are a great place to start when trying to curb your clutter. 

This post is part of our pallet project extravaganza, Pallets Aplenty. See all the pallet posts here, and follow along over on Facebook and Instagram with #palletsaplenty to see all sorts of pallet-y goodness! Be sure to subscribe by email or RSS to get more project tutorials and inspiration!

IN THIS POST: 
page 1: 8 Clever Organization Pallet Hacks
page 2: 8 MORE Clever Organization Pallet Hacks

This awesome Tool Organizer is exactly what your garage needs.  You can never have enough cheap shelving for tools, paint, hardware and other odds and ends. // The Shabby Creek Cottage

 

Here’s another garage organization idea.  Used a pallet to corral wood scraps along with shovels and rakes. // Unexpected Elegance

 

Create some Gardening Supplies Organization to keep gardening basics within easy reach of the backyard.  No more back and forth from the garage or shed! // Our Little Acre

 

Keep the backyard nice and neat with this Pool Organization Station. // Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons.

 

Make an easy Pot Rack and free up some needed cupboard space! // A Greenpoint Kitchen

 

Your kitchen will be extra organized when you add a Coffee Cup Rack. Plus, it’s cute! // My Repurposed Life.  

 

Round out your kitchen storage with this sink caddy.  Keep all those dish washing supplies off the counters. // Fix This Build That

 

This Charging Station is an easy build that will keep your gadgets tucked out of the way. // Remodelaholic

 

Next up, 8 more clever organization pallet hacks –>

In this post:

Page 1: 8 Clever Organization Pallet Hacks
Page 2: 8 MORE Clever Organization Pallet Hacks

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How to Build a Pallet Bench

Easy DIY Rustic Pallet Wood Box Centerpiece

This rustic pallet wood box centerpiece is a perfect quick project! You can change out the decorations for the season, and when it is meal time it is so easy to lift off the table without damaging the design!

If you have the time to spend an hour out in your garage, make this pallet wood project. You might just find yourself making one for a friend too!

This post is part of our week-long pallet extravaganza, Pallets Aplenty. Check out all the pallet posts we’ve shared so far here, and be sure to subscribe by email or RSS  so you won’t miss any future projects — and follow along over on Facebook and Instagram with #palletsaplenty to see what others have been creating from pallets, too!

 

How to Build an Easy Rustic Pallet Wood Box Centerpiece

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Materials

• 3 – 3’4”x5 ½” pallet wood slats
• Biscuit joiner
• Size 0 Biscuits
• Wood glue
• Vinegar and Steel Wool Stain (for an aged look, details below)
• (optional) ratcheting cargo straps

Cut List

2 @ 4 7/8″

3 @ 24″

 

Building Instructions

Step 1: Cut

Cut the boards according to the cut diagram

 

Step 2: Stain

Stain all pieces with the stain of your choice; I used vinegar and steel wool stain. If you don’t have any on hand, you’ll need to wait a few days to start this project!

To create your own stain, fill a mason jar with white vinegar, and then add one fine grade steel wool pad torn into pieces. Then let it sit for a couple of days, shaking and opening the lid a few times each day. It will turn a brownish color when it is ready.

Brush the stain on all sides of the wood. Allow to dry before you continue.

Step 3: Cut biscuit slots on side 1

Cut biscuit slots as shown on one 5 ½” x 24”  board. 5/16” from the edge on the edges, and centered on the sides.

Step 4: Cut biscuit slots on ends

Cut the biscuit slots on both 5 ½” x 4 ⅞” pieces as shown.

Step 5: Glue and assemble

Run a bead of wood glue along the ends of the bottom of the box, and place biscuits in slots. Run another small bead of glue over the biscuit. Attach end pieces to bottom, and clamp in place.

 

Step 6: Cut biscuit slots on side 2

Cut biscuit slots on each remaining 5 ½” x 24” side piece as shown.

Step 7: Finish assembly

Run a bead of glue along all edges of the side pieces where there is a biscuit slot, and attach each side to the already assembled base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clamp in place until glue is set. I used some cargo straps to hold everything tight. Sometimes it’s difficult to get the pieces to sit flush when using pallet wood because the boards sometimes have twists. The straps help pull everything together!

Your finished box should have these finished dimensions. I hope you enjoy your new rustic pallet wood box centerpiece! Send us a picture to show us what you put in yours! 

We still have lots more Pallets Aplenty projects and ideas coming up! Check out all the pallet posts we’ve shared so far here, and be sure to subscribe by email or RSS  so you won’t miss any future projects — and follow along over on Facebook and Instagram with #palletsaplenty to see what others have been creating from pallets, too!

More easy pallet projects to build:

build an easy pallet wood tray

barnwood style pallet wood memo board (a great gift idea!)

and coming up later this week: an easy pallet ladder to store blankets or shoes, or to use as decor!
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