re: Does anyone use pallets?

Use some caution with pallets, some have been soaked with chemicals you don’t want to be ingesting. If there is any indication of staining, don’t use it.

There seem to be different grades of pallets as I’ve seen some with much thicker slat material. It is a lot of work, but the results can be worthwhile. Projects utilizing reclaimed/repurposed wood are becoming more popular. I have several clients that list reclaimed wood as a requirement.