Crafts & DIY
Create This DIY Backyard Swing Bed Using Wooden Pallets
Patricia Lynn
07.07.16

If you’re a fan of DIY projects, you know that wooden pallets are extremely popular. Although these objects are normally thrown away after being used in transporting large cargoes, YouTube user kipkay decided to reuse them and get creative. He flipped these wooden pieces and turned them into something of great use.

For this project, he used the following materials:

  • 2 wooden pallets
  • Screws
  • Rope
  • 3 pcs. 8-foot 2×4 wood
Summer Pallet Swing Bed - 1
YouTube/Kipkay
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YouTube/Kipkay

When all was set, he cleaned the pallets, being sure to remove any nails that were protruding.

Next, he cut the pallet into his desired size.

Then, he added the 3 pcs. 2x4s in the middle, specifically in both sides and in the center, and secured them with screws.

Summer Pallet Swing Bed - 2
YouTube/Kipkay
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YouTube/Kipkay

He also drilled holes in the end of the beams to have space to tie off the rope.

Finally, he tied it over a tree in his backyard.

To make it very comfortable, he added a mattress! Yes, this man created a swing bed in his backyard by upcycling unwanted wood pallets!

Summer Pallet Swing Bed - 3
YouTube/Kipkay
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YouTube/Kipkay

It’s better than any hammock I’ve slept in. I’ll be making one in my yard in the coming days. Will you be making this pallet bed swing, too? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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[Source: kipkay]

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