Check out local builders merchants for unwanted pallets that 2400x1200 plasterboard is delivered on. One pallet makes three sections and idealy four sections make one bin so three pallets make two bins plus some spare wood in case of splits. This guide is for one pallet, you could stop at three sections if you only want a small bin.
Careful use of a crowbar should yield:
- 4 of 120x18x2400 lengths
- 4 of 90x18x2400 lengths
- 5 of 80x40x1200 lengths
- lots of nails
Cut each of the 2400 lengths in to 3 pieces approximately
800 long.
Cut 12 pieces 210 long from the 80x40s.
Take one of each 120x20x800 and 90x20x800 lengths and lay them with the wider one at the top and then nail one of the 80x40s flush with one end and offset approx. 25mm from the top like so:
Repeat until you run out of parts and have 12 sides like this:
Four sides can then be assembled to make each section.
The corners being joined thus:
To make the first section:
Each section will then stack neatly into the previous, the short legs locate and keep the sections in place.
