Vegetable Crate or Storage Box

ATC DESIGN
Feb 8
2 min read

Hi DIY lovers!!

Welcome back to another recycled project on MyATCtv DIY!

Today, I’m back with some fresh ideas for recycling pallet wood.In this project, I’ll show you how to build a vegetable crate, which can also be used as a storage box for many other things.

What You Need to Get Started

Before we begin, let’s take a look at the tools and materials needed to build this wooden crate.

Tools & Materials

Step 1: Cleaning and Preparing the Wood

For this project, I use EPAL pallets as well as thinner Asian-type pallets.

I start by dismantling the pallets using a hammer and a reciprocating saw.Once the boards are separated, I remove all the nails carefully to prepare the wood for the next steps.

Step 2: Cutting and Assembly

Next, I clean and straighten the boards using a jointer, then finish all cuts with the mitre saw.

I begin assembling the first crate.The idea is to create:

One large crate at the bottom
Two smaller crates placed higher

This layout is practical and gives a nice visual balance.

Step 3: Sanding and Finishing

For the white crate, I:

Sanded the wood
Applied varnish
Painted the exterior in white

For the inside of the crates, I used the Shou Sugi Ban technique (burning the wood).This helps protect the wood and makes the crates more resistant to weather, especially if they are used outdoors.