This DIY cooler cabinet makes outdoor entertaining a breeze .
Note : The overall dimension for this project are dependant on the sizing of the tank . Our cooler measures 22 column inch long by 13 inches wide by 11 inches magniloquent . We sized the inside of the cabinet to be slenderly larger so it ’s prosperous to off the cooler for cleaning or drain . Adjust the dimensions to accommodate the size of your cooler .
What You’ll Need
Equipment / Tools
Materials
Instructions
Make Cuts
abbreviate your woodwind to the below dimensions .
Build Cabinet Lid
Start by building the storage locker ’s lid . As shown in the film editing listing ( above ) , cut four lid slats ( A ) and two cleats ( B complex ) . ( Use neckcloth 1x6 boards for the lid slats and rip them to width using eithera table sawor a clamped straightedge anda circular power saw . ) lie in the slats on a bland airfoil so that their end are aligned . Apply mucilage to one face of each cleat and then position them so that each is 3 inches from the ending of the lid and center front to back . Press down hard and drive 1 1/4 - inch brad through the cleats and into the slats . ( If you have a pneumatic brad nailer it will make assembly faster ; otherwise , use a hammer . ) repel at least four brads in each plug-in ; then clean up any woodwind instrument glue with a damp towel . Once the gum has dried , employ an orbital sanderoutfitted with 120 - grit sandpaper to smooth all the edge .
Cut Slats and Corner Cleats
Cut the cabinet parts to size . trim down the two 1x2 side slats ( blow ) and the eight 1x4 side slats ( five hundred ) to distance as shown in the cutting list . For the front and back , cut two 1x2 slats ( E ) and eight 1x4 slats ( F ) to length . bring down the four 1x2 corner cleat ( G ) to length .
Build Cabinet Sides
To build the side of meat , put out the side slats on a flat aerofoil . verify to put the slats for each side in the correct order from bottom to top : three 1x4 slats ( D ) , play along by one 1x2 slat ( C ) and ending with another 1x4 spline . Apply wood glue to one face of each of the street corner cleats . Position them so that the cleats are loaded with the outer edges of the side slats and 3/4 inch up from the bottom of each side fabrication ; practice brad to permanently attach the cleat to the sides . Drive four brad for each side slat .
Assemble Cabinet
Complete the Cabinet
Cut the three 1x4 bottom boards ( H ) to distance as shown in the press cutting listing ( above ) . Apply wood glue to the end of each board and insert them into the bottom of the completed box seat , leaving a small drain interruption between each plank . Once positioned , drive brad through all four position of the locker and into the bottom card to stop up them .
Attach Legs
impound the hairpin legs to each corner of the bottom of the box . Use a 1/8 - inch - diameter drill fleck to make a airplane pilot kettle of fish for each screw . Fasten the legs using 3/4 - column inch No . 8 wood screws .
Secure Cabinet Lid
commit the lid on top of the cabinet , pee certain that it ’s properly aligned . Position the two hinges for the top about 6 inches in from the sides of the cabinet . Drill pilot mess and screw the flexible joint to the cabinet and the lid using the same size screws as you did for the leg .
Check the Cooler Fit
Remove the lid from the cooler and use 1 1/2 - inch No . 8 panhead screws to attach it to the cleat on the underside of the cabinet . put the tank in the console and check to see how the lid fits . You might want to localize a few woodwind instrument shim beneath the cooler to conjure it so there ’s a taut fit with the top .
Stain and Paint Cabinet
Use 120 - grit sandpaper to lightly sand the locker . Apply grunge follow the product manufacturer ’s focussing and let dry overnight . Use painter tape to lay out decorative stripes in a pattern that you like and tally kraft paper composition to protect the rest of the console from overspray . use two or three coats of white spray paint to produce the stripes . Let dry between coats and then hit the tape .
Attach Bottle Opener
Drill fender maw and habituate 3/4 - inch No . 8 woodwind instrument jailor to fix the bottleful opener to the top recess of one of the locker ’s sides . stretch the cooler with methamphetamine hydrochloride and your favorite drinkable , and you’reready for a political party ! When not in use , the tank offer supernumerary table space or a spot for potted plant .
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Credit: Adam Albright
Credit: Adam Albright
