I recently completed this entertainment center for some friends and I must say it turned out awesome. I use about 98% pallet wood. However, the framing and the top are modern wood so that way it can be completely level since a TV will be sitting on top. I really enjoy making these entertainment centers as well.
I had collected a number of ‘specialty pallets from a ‘dental equip. supplier’ saving them for almost a year. I only kept taking them, because they were made of 2×6’s, most 5 1/2′ and a number of 8′ lengths. I ended up making a 9’x11′ shed with them…the base for the shed was made up of pallets laid down, and a floor screwed onto it. The entire framing was made with the boards from the pallets. I only had to purchase the screws/nails, and 14 sheets of OSB. Total investment other than my time, was not even $500. this also… Read more »