A beautiful and sturdy public/garden bench from a standard euro pallet in 8 easy steps using only common tools. Almost no wood pieces are left out. You could also reuse the nails.
This project is totally free (as in freedom) and follows the principles of OSHW (Open Source Hardware). The first design, released in 2012, was published under The Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license. The actual version (v1.5) is now under the Free Art License 1.3
The removal of seating is one of the primary ways capitalists turn public spaces into places of consumption, rather than socialization, play, relaxation, reflection, etc. By leaving no spaces for people to simply sit and exist, we’re forced to buy things to fill our time instead
It seems simple and insignificant, but reintroducing seating can be a radical act of reappropriation. Plus, they can be a place for rough sleepers, or make bus stops more comfortable, and open people’s eyes to the potential of direct action - it’s your community, and no one should be able to stop you from improving it
And, it’s free! Pallets are easy to find, building this takes like 15 minutes tops with a friend, and all you’d need to buy is maybe some nails. Easy praxis!
I would LOVE to see benches in more places!!! I have nerve damage in my ankle, and other chronic pain in my lower back/legs that make it really hard for me to go anywhere by foot (despite the fact that I love going for walks) A good walk can quickly become infuriating when I NEED to sit down and cannot find one /anywhere/ The most recent example of this is when I went to PA to visit my partner for Christmas. We took a walk down town to visit his favorite game shop and get some tacos, and half way through the trip I REALLY needed to sit down. I think we walked for about 20 minutes before we were able to find /anywhere/ for us to sit down.
I dont want to have to sit on the ground everytime I need a break, but I’ve done it, and gotten a ton of nasty stares.
We should really start doing this.! I think it would be a lovely idea for everyone, even if they aren’t like me and just want a place to sit to people watch or wait for the bus
nougatto said:
hey I didn’t see this info shared anywhere but if you plan to make these.. depending on your country’s regulations etc. please please PLEASE check that the pallet you’re using is safe for reuse. some older pallets & depending where it’s from is fumigated w/ methyl bromide for anti pest-spreading reasons but it’s carcinogenic & you don’t want it in proximity of human usage, like a bench someone would sit on. research “is my pallet safe to reuse” please! read stamped codes
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nougatto said: hey I didn’t see this info shared anywhere but if you plan to make these.. depending on your country’s regulations etc. please please PLEASE check that the pallet you’re using is safe for reuse. some older pallets & depending where it’s from is fumigated w/ methyl bromide for anti pest-spreading reasons but it’s carcinogenic & you don’t want it in proximity of human usage, like a bench someone would sit on. research “is my pallet safe to reuse” please! read stamped codes
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