[ocb_dave_ocb]

I came a cross 15 pallets that were old and weather. I got them for $30 but to me it was a good deal. They were outside for a while and I got enough to make my Coffin, my Monster in a box (to come), and my grave yard fence (to come).
This is what I made yesterday. It is a full size toe-pincher. Im not sure about the animation yet. I think I will get a wiper motor, and maybe make a hand come out too.. It took me a day to build because I was using the old sweat and pull method on takin the pallets apart. When I start my MIB im going to break out the sawzall.. here are some pictures:

 

[BooBerrie]

That looks great! I love the toe pincher style.

 

[TK421]

Looks great! I love building ground-breakers from pallets. The wood is already so perfectly aged.

 

[gravedave]

Really nice build, I like the old aged look.

 

[Warrant2000]

Pellets make wonderful wood for distressed items. Well done!

 

[halloweenbarb]

nice build. that would be the day tho , when I had to pay for pallets. theyre all over the place for free where I live.

 

[Terra]

Looks great. Also you are so on the right track with the Sawzall (plus a hubby to do it for you). Only way to go!

 

[TNBrad]

Hey here is a tip I got from the DIY Network. To age wood they used a pump up spray bottle and filled it with water (1 gal.) and baking soda (1 cup more I think), as the sun dries the wood it would age in just a few hours to a gray look. Maybe a good use for that old box in the fridge.

 

[AmFatallyYours]

Looks awesome. I love the haphazard placing of the boards on front. It looks old and...rundown? haha Whatever the word, it looks good. I like how it doesn't look perfect.

 

[Xpendable]

Looks great! I just built my first toe pincher coffin today as well. I already have the MIB thing going, at least in test mode. Still need to wire up the motion sensor and what not.

 

[nightrideproductions]

Lookin good! I agree, a MIAB-type setup really adds to the prop.

 

[ocb_dave_ocb]

Thank you all so much for the comments. I actually started building my MIB yesterday. I had to recrute the wife to help me lol.. My 2 year old want to help to, so she is on the right track...LOL hopefully after church I can get more done today.

 

[MsMeeple]

Go to church....come home and work on coffin

Looks good so far! And I am so going to try that baking soda trick and see if it works.

MsM

 

[ocb_dave_ocb]

LOL, I actually didnt get to work on them, we were at my in-laws until around 6:30. But This thursday Im going to get back on the MIB. I found a local supplier with wiper motors for $20 each, and one in Knoxville for $15 each..

Thanks again for the complements