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While checking around for pallets destined for the trash, one business owner gave me a tour of his shop, pointing out numerous items he planned to get rid of. Among them was a pile of folding pallet sides. These stackable sides are perfect for making instant raised beds. We got enough to make 9 beds at 1 foot height. This has been a huge boon and will save me a lot of time and money.
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Great score!
What's the length and width? Standard pallet size?
I've used those stacking corners before, but I assembled the beds, so they were 4 ft by 8 ft. If you've got extra pallet wood, you could consider cutting the wood that's that's there and extending it with more scrap wood.
 
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Excellent scrounge!
 
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Jay Angler wrote:What's the length and width? Standard pallet size?



I haven't properly measured them, but based on how tall I am, they seem to be somewhere near 3 by 5 feet.
 
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We used a bunch of these to make instant compost bins at our community garden. Great find.
 
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