Our Version of a Rustic Cooler
by
Roni
We found an old rustic cooler and got to thinking...why don't we make one!? :)
So this is where it begins....to start the hinges for the lid, the handles, and the drain were removed...then hubby traced the lid for the cooler upside down on top of a piece of plywood, then decided how much space we wanted around it. The plywood was cut out and a frame built around it.
Legs are cut to the height we wanted and attached. Anyone that follows us knows we put wheels on pretty much everything.. Lol..those will be added soon.
The framing continues...the wheels are on!
Looking great already!
He added skid wood to the top and now the framing for the lid starts. The lid is on the cooler and he cuts wood to frame and screwed it to the lid.
Skid wood is cut and added to the top and being screwed to the frame.
Lid is finished, hinges are on, and the handle too. Love these handles!
Looking good!
Works perfectly!
I painted FRAGILE on to make it look like it came from an old crate.
We put their initials on the front with these star nails I found on Etsy...love them too! The letters will look even better once they start rusting! Lol Bottle opener added and handles on each side.
And there it is...it can be taken off to empty it.
Look at the faucet on the side to drain the water out of the cooler...LOVE IT!!!
Now, the cooler on the right is the one we found that someone got rid of...I bet that one didn't last a year. Ours will last forever the way hubby builds things! Lol
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Question. Do you have a cut plan for the wood used to build this Rustic Cooler? If so where can I find it?
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LOVE this, thanks for sharing
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I would love to buy one for my son-in-law!
Will you every make them to sell?
This is perfect for what the wife is looking for. Any chance you would share plans?
Where does it say "I want to do this"? I want to know about the faucet/drain tap.
Thanks.