re: pallet wood good or bad?

Here’s an example. I think only one side of this octagon does not have a nail hole.

However, it sure finishes nice. This is just a coat of danish oil. The color sure came out nice.

On a side note, is there a clear finish that will make this thing sparkle? I seem to remember a friend using some kind of gel to get the grain to sparkle in the light. It was beautiful.