How to Make a Wall Clock from Old Pallets

The Diva of DIY, Leanne Lee, has another upcycling project for you today! The Diva of DIY will show you how easy it is to make a pallet wall clock! These pallet wall clocks are a great way to add texture to your space and keep these pallets from being tossed in the burn pile.

Looking for an easy, inexpensive give idea? These pallet clocks fit the bill. You can make 1 or 6 pallet clocks out of one free pallet. Speaking of pallets, check out all the other fun Pallet Projects that you could move onto after this pallet wall clock!

If you are like us and have an addiction to Pinterest {YOU are following me right?!?}, you have seen all the cool things you can do with pallets! Well we weren’t sure it could be done, but the Diva of DIY herself, Leanne Lee gives pallets yet another purpose and demonstrates how to make a wall clock from old pallet.

Pallet Wall Clock Supplies:

Pallet wood
FrogTape ShapeTape
Clock mechanism
#8 x 1″ Wood Screws
Drill with Phillips head
5/16″ Spade (paddle) bit
Assorted paints, stencils, etc… to decorate your clock

The most difficult part of this project is getting your hands on a pallet. Check your local lumber yards, big box stores and even Craigslist for pallets. It is illegal to take them without permission!

Pallet Wall Clock Instructions:

The first thing you will have to do is disassemble the pallet. The easiest way to do this is with a Sawzall with a metal blade attachment. I just saw the boards right off the frame. Yep…saw right through the nails. I like this look because it leaves the nail heads in the wood.

Next, cut 4 boards in equal lengths. I chose 15″ which makes a square clock. Then cut 2 more boards 1″ smaller than the other 4 boards. (These 2 smaller boards will be used to hold the other 4 boards together)

Screw the 2 smaller boards to the other 4 boards making sure to put a screw into each one of the boards on both sides.

It is time to measure for your clock mechanism. My pallet is 15″ x 15″ so I measure to find center which in this case in 7.5″ both ways.

Use a drill bit and drill to make a hole large enough in the center to push the clock mechanism into the pallet. Use E6000 or Liquid Nail to adhere clock mechanism to back of pallet.

Now all that is left is to decorate your clock. I chose to use Frog Tape’s Shape Tape to make an easy chevron pattern.

Other options: Stain it with Minwax stain, leave it natural and clear coat it with Rustoleum Clear Matte Spray Paint, or embellish it with a stencil from Royal Design Studios

Once you get it taped off, simply paint it in your favorite colors.

Attach the clock hands and voila…you are finished. You can add a picture hanger and hang it on the wall or…

Prop it on an easel. Either way, you will have a one-of-a-kind clock that you can give as a gift or…keep for yourself! I’m willing to bet if you keep this pallet wall clock to yourself your friends and family will want one 😉

Did you use this DIY Pallet Clock Tutorial to create your own masterpiece? If so, I’d love to hear how it went for you. If you plan on creating this project be sure to “Pin” it so you don’t forget!

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