Pallet Wood Uncle Sam Pattern

Make this rustic Uncle Sam entirely from boards salvaged from free shipping pallets.

Using wood from recycled pallets just makes sense...not only do you save money making Uncle Sam but you also help the environment by saving trees and keeping used pallets out of landfills.

Our project pattern gives options for making Uncle Sam as a flag holder or a sign holder with three different messages. Paint this rustic project using color washes (watered down paints) that show off the character of the salvaged pallet boards or simply with solid colors. Our full-size pattern includes complete instructions. (61" tall)

NOTE: Pine boards or low-cost fence boards can also be used to make this fun project in lieu of salvaged pallet boards.

More Info

Dimensions: Approximately 61" tall x 13-1/2" wide

Wood: Approximately two standard Wood Pallets

Places To Find Pallets
Contact local companies that receive larger inventory items such as an appliance store, garden stores, nurseries, and lumber yards. Do a search on craigslist.org using search words "wooden pallets" or "pallets". Drive through the nearest industrial area.

Saw: Table saw and hand-held jig saw

Parts:
Plastic Eyes - Two 12 MM BLUE (#PE114)
Stakes - Two 3/8" dia. x 18" long fiberglass rods (#YS18)
Clamps - 3/8" (1 pack #YSC2)
Flag - 4 foot tall is shown
Compressed sponge - to paint rustic looking stars on vest

Paints:
White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2002 Antique Gold
2019 Fleshtone
2059 Blue Jay
2063 Fire Red
2089 Navy Blue
2469 Antique Rose
2505 White
2506 Black

Sealer:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.