Board Footage
I get all kinds of requests from customers looking for quotes on pallets. Some know exactly what they need and how they are designed. Others just say "shipping wants a pallet this size". There are so many variables in Custom pallets ranging from stinger widths to how thick the deck boards are to be and what is the gap variance? This article from Pallet Enterprise does an excellent job in explaining why Board Footage is important to a pallet manufacturer in order to determine a fair price.
What is in a Board Foot?
What is in a Board Foot?