Recycled Pallet Note Pad Chalk Board

have a note pad handy where ever you need it. Not only does it use recycled pallets but also saves on paper note pads Simple to make and fun to use

TOOLS Pallet wood (1/4 sawn)

Table saw spar varnish

Hand plane mini railroad spikes

Drill press chalk board spray paint

Sander old leather belt

chalk pencil

Working with power tools and sharp hand tools is fun but use your head also wear safety glasses as well as a dust mask

I started out with a 3x4 piece of 1/4 sawn oak after I milled the board down to 1" thick boards I looked for soom good figure to cut out my pieces for the note pad

using a block plane I flattened out the boards that had already been cut on the table saw.

After cutting size I sanded down to 220 grit and beveled all the edges

I used my block plane to round of the peg and beveled the end with a belt sander

after sanding I used spar varnish to bring out the figure in the oak.I used 3 coats with a light sanding in between

I used chalk board spray paint First I taped it out leaving a little edge on the front leaving a little edge unpainted to make it pop

I used an old belt to make the chalk holder I cut it and nailed it on with model railroad tacks

use power and hand tools with care they are fun to use but dangerous also safety glasses and a dust mask