Free crate plans
48 × 40 wood pallet
Just the pallet: three 4x4 skids with 1x4 deck boards on top and bottom boards underneath. Swap in a solid plywood top, fork openings or carriage bolts in the app. Here's every part. Need a different size? Open it in Cratesmith and change any number, free.
- Size
- 48" × 40"
- Height
- 5"
- Parts
- 13
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Cut list
| Part | Qty | Name | Material | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | Deck board1x4 | 1x4 | 40" |
| B | 3 | Skid4x4 | 4x4 | 48" |
| C | 5 | Bottom board1x4 | 1x4 | 40" |
How it goes together
- Lay out the skids at the spacing shown.
- Screw the deck boards across the tops, two screws into every skid.
- Turn it over and fasten the bottom boards the same way.
The design, 3D model, cut list and materials cost are free in Cratesmith. The step-by-step build plan, cutting diagrams, quotes and CNC files come with Pro and Shop. See pricing.






