Pallet board buffet table

I am really into grilling and like to eat outside. Now that I have an awesome patio set, I wanted to have more meals outside since the weather is warmer. When I have guests over, I sometimes like to serve the food buffet style; set out the food and let them grab what they want. I didn't want the table we eat at to be cluttered with plates and dishes while we are trying to eat. So I decided I would make a buffet table! I used the pallets that I had left over from my pallet board table top. 

The top of the buffet table was already together. I just had to add one board in the center. After that

I attached the four legs. I did not want a wobbly table, so I added more support beams. I then added six pieces at the bottom to act as shelves. I did not fill up the entire bottom because I did not want to make the table heavier.

TIP: Whenever I nail pieces together I first use wood glue, then hammer and put something heavy on top while the glue sets. I do this to ensure that whatever I make will be sturdy.  

After I had the table assembled, I sanded it down with a 60 grit sand paper. I made my own stain with a steel wool and vinegar. I will create a post on how to do this  as well. I took a rag and applied the stain. 

If you are making something and know that you are going to stain, I recommend first staining the pieces and then assembling. This ensures that you get every nook and cranny. 

 The stain immediately reacted with the wood. It came out a gorgeous brown! After I was done staining I applied a spray poly.

I have my tin can lanterns at the top, and chic coasters at the bottom of my gorgeous buffet table adorned with my burlap banner!

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