Project - How to make a rustic cedar ice chest / cooler box!

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2013
  • In this video I show you how to make a wooden ice chest / cooler box out of 10 (not 8) cedar fence pickets.
    Full plans available on my website.
    www.funwithwoodworking.com/
    This plan is based on a 52 QT Igloo cooler.
    Purchase full plans with cutlist, material list, and cutting diagram here: www.funwithwoodworking.com
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  • @tkalagilliam3319
    @tkalagilliam3319 9 років тому +8

    I'm surprised this man still has any fingers left. He got close, more than once, to the table saw blade while it was running. Love the ice box chest. You did an awesome job.

    • @Markalo1025348
      @Markalo1025348 3 роки тому +2

      Haha I came to to comments for this. He used the jig when the wood was far away then his fingers when it got close to the blade!

  • @darbinorvar
    @darbinorvar 10 років тому +3

    This is a really great project and one that I can see building soon.

  • @garygoodman5489
    @garygoodman5489 3 роки тому

    You were a big reason i made one for my daughter's wedding reception, was a big hit! So my thanx for the plan and incentive i gained from it!

  • @Cooltoolshedwoodworking
    @Cooltoolshedwoodworking 10 років тому +5

    Building these this Spring!

  • @jimthompson.9692
    @jimthompson.9692 10 років тому

    I'm about a week out from having my shop together I'm a beginners beginner greenhorn... Lol I have been watching all of your videos over and over again big fan and appreciate all of your posts you really make it easy for the greenhorn to understand .. Thank you

  • @VideoOneViewer
    @VideoOneViewer 11 років тому

    loved seeing it being built.

  • @397coney7
    @397coney7 10 років тому

    Love it. Gonna give this a try, after I finish a few other projects. Thanks!

  • @TheAbledGardener
    @TheAbledGardener 10 років тому

    Loved the cooler box, great idea.

  • @ArturJacobo
    @ArturJacobo 9 років тому

    Amazing piece and great tutorial, thank you very much !!

  • @kenscott8243
    @kenscott8243 10 років тому

    Loved it. You're very efficient, no lost time, thanks.

  • @Mitchiedean
    @Mitchiedean 11 років тому

    Video came out great. I really like this project. I need to build one soon. Thanks.

  • @peadubbb
    @peadubbb 10 років тому

    Great video, this is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks for the Sketchup plans.

  • @EduardoDeRosh
    @EduardoDeRosh 9 років тому

    thanks for the video, excellent work,
    Greetings from Mexico

  • @mfwoodshop
    @mfwoodshop 9 років тому +2

    I just made two of these boxes. I also made a video that i'm releasing on the 15th. Thanks for the great project. I also gave you credit for the design. Thanks again.

  • @devinthomas9975
    @devinthomas9975 7 років тому

    The router sure does make it look neatly finished
    nice project
    Thanks for sharing your skills

  • @djphoto2
    @djphoto2 10 років тому

    Dude! Yee Haaaa starting mine today! Thank you for all your efforts to record and teach.

  • @miguellozagoku
    @miguellozagoku 9 років тому

    Cool thanks for replying. I'm definitely going to make one of these. Thanks for the video and easy instructions!

  • @jaciarasilveira7068
    @jaciarasilveira7068 10 років тому

    Amei este vídeo, muito ótimo. Farei com certeza. Obrigada!

  • @burntsider8457
    @burntsider8457 4 роки тому

    Good project. Well presented.

  • @fabiosilva3869
    @fabiosilva3869 7 років тому

    Bom trabalho.

  • @adrianwilliams763
    @adrianwilliams763 10 років тому

    'Cool' project. Thanks for sharing...

  • @Guillerm0
    @Guillerm0 10 років тому

    Great job !!! I will try to do it
    greatings from Mexico

  • @heatseeker_
    @heatseeker_ 10 років тому

    Amazing work!

  • @bransonhauntedhills
    @bransonhauntedhills 9 років тому +1

    That is so cool. Thank you so much for sharing! I love all of your great tools too.

  • @CoryWCordell
    @CoryWCordell 10 років тому

    Great idea and design! Even better job on the execution.

  • @Ticky66MN
    @Ticky66MN 11 років тому

    You've got a good channel starting here. You've got some nice projects and do a great job with the videos. Thanks!

  • @wollowwasp
    @wollowwasp 10 років тому

    I think it's a cool project. I think I'm going to make one but with wheels on one side so I can move it around easier. Thanks for the great idea.

  • @bobbywallace8786
    @bobbywallace8786 9 років тому

    Very nice love your work

  • @DonaldShade
    @DonaldShade 9 років тому +1

    I made one this past week. I used a 48 qt Igloo from Walmart at $16 and the cedar fence planks were $24. It came out great for less than $40. I research alot of similar designs on the web. Yours was the best looking. Thanks for the post.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      Donald Shade That's great to hear! I would love to see a picture of your completed project.

  • @kwodell8694
    @kwodell8694 10 років тому

    Beautifully done. I'm envious of your shop and your skills.

  • @FunWithWoodworking
    @FunWithWoodworking  11 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @mh53eflyguy
    @mh53eflyguy 10 років тому

    I just started this project tonight, and all the cuts have been made (with the exception of the miter cuts). I'm going rouge and not using a cooler, but instead building my own out of construction foam, which will be impregnated with epoxy and fiberglass cloth. I'm making it so the water will collect in a 3/4" diameter PVC pipe at the bottom, which runs on a slight angle down towards the spigot. It would have been cheaper to buy an Igloo cooler based on initial purchase cost, but this will be my own homemade project from start to finish. Thanks for posting this and the PDF file!

  • @FunWithWoodworking
    @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @alsmith1025
    @alsmith1025 9 років тому

    Awesome!! thanks for sharing. just picked up a bunch of fencing panels this morning. this gives me a AWESOME idea for a last minute girt. Keep up the great work. love the videos.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      Al Smith Very cool man! Please send me pictures or post them on my Facebook page once you get it done! I also sell a full set of plans with cut list, material list, and cutting diagram on my website if you get stuck. www.funwithwoodworking.com/p/store.html

  • @bryanp1969
    @bryanp1969 10 років тому

    im gonna have to try this build thanks for the pdf file.. one would look great on the front deck!!

  • @rlkellums
    @rlkellums 10 років тому

    Nice video! Well made, great job!

  • @HuntsvilleHunter
    @HuntsvilleHunter 7 років тому

    I love the New Yankee workbench...I built 2 for my wood shop.

  • @jb1401
    @jb1401 9 років тому

    thanks for sharing very niocely done

  • @carlosfontanez4327
    @carlosfontanez4327 10 років тому

    Excellent video. Well explained for a DIYer. Thanks

  • @thomasmathisjr5887
    @thomasmathisjr5887 10 років тому

    Very cool video! Thanks!

  • @GravyTrain26
    @GravyTrain26 11 років тому

    Great video man! Really enjoyed it! Keep up the good work!

  • @DDB28
    @DDB28 5 років тому +1

    I made 2 of those before I see the video, I just saw your video to see the technic and I want to say, good job ,my have wheels that's the only difference!!

  • @Thanhnguyen-jb4fg
    @Thanhnguyen-jb4fg 9 років тому

    Very cool I like it

  • @LivingGracefromJesus
    @LivingGracefromJesus 10 років тому

    thanks for doing what you , its great for me.

  • @johnjohnoj6408
    @johnjohnoj6408 8 років тому

    very well done my friend

  • @jaycheramie8254
    @jaycheramie8254 9 років тому

    Love it.

  • @Nelu1780
    @Nelu1780 9 років тому

    Nice project.

  • @sheasshenanigans3302
    @sheasshenanigans3302 9 років тому

    great video and awesome idea. ty

  • @humbertogarcia7317
    @humbertogarcia7317 10 років тому

    Great job!

  • @Ramjetjetpilot
    @Ramjetjetpilot 10 років тому +1

    What a excellent project. It certainly is better than having the cooler sitting on the floor at parties.

  • @renorican1
    @renorican1 8 років тому

    Nice work! Thnks 4 sharing!

  • @obxfishing1800
    @obxfishing1800 9 років тому

    Man, you work fast! LOL! Great job!

  • @funhalloweenstuff7808
    @funhalloweenstuff7808 10 років тому +1

    brilliant!

  • @jerryhert5095
    @jerryhert5095 10 років тому

    I never comment on videos but this one was just absolutely great. Video was shot amazingly just as well.

  • @davycrockett9891
    @davycrockett9891 9 років тому

    Great work! You do the kind of wood working I like. I plan on doing allot of your projects for our home! Thanks for the insite and keep up the good work.

  • @DgkSilentMode
    @DgkSilentMode 9 років тому

    Nice work

  • @MAViz270
    @MAViz270 8 років тому

    Love it

  • @jrb737
    @jrb737 9 років тому

    ok, that sounds good! Thank you...

  • @toddbell6265
    @toddbell6265 10 років тому

    Great video !!

  • @silascruse7224
    @silascruse7224 9 років тому

    Well done

  • @NickDpernia
    @NickDpernia 9 років тому

    Great video. Id love to see a video highlighting your work bench... it looks really well thought out.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      Nick Pernia Thank you. It is the New Yankee Workshop workbench that Norm built in the second episode. I purchased the 1st NYW book used on Amazon for less than $10 and it has the plans inside. I shot video when I built it but it was the 1st project that I ever shot and it is very bad. I may still post it.

  • @jsosa1957
    @jsosa1957 6 років тому

    that was a great job now I am going to make one thx to you and your easy steps on you youtub
    thx for that man

  • @JoseHernandez-oi7jf
    @JoseHernandez-oi7jf 8 років тому

    nice work

  • @johnvela857
    @johnvela857 10 років тому

    Nice job.

  • @renatoaguinaldo4613
    @renatoaguinaldo4613 10 років тому

    nice job!

  • @nbarges
    @nbarges 9 років тому

    Thanks for the video, just purchased and downloaded the plans and materials list, I'm building this today. Out the door, on my way to Lowes.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      Nolan Barges That's awesome! Please send pics when you're done.

  • @john73738
    @john73738 10 років тому

    Nice.

  • @scurpenin
    @scurpenin 10 років тому

    Bravo!!!!!

  • @NaluRash
    @NaluRash 10 років тому

    Hey nice video! Thank's for taking the time to make this. You just got a new subscriber!

  • @ranjdhillon3573
    @ranjdhillon3573 10 років тому +2

    Only thing i would add is a cup under the bottle opener for the bottle caps to drop into !! nice vid

  • @rufusromeo
    @rufusromeo 9 років тому +3

    awesome man. That came out great! Yes -you scared me with the table saw too. Great job though. Thanks for the video.

    • @ismaelyep793
      @ismaelyep793 2 роки тому

      Hell ya basic bird house builder here I was all puckered up during the table saw run

  • @michaelpack1198
    @michaelpack1198 5 років тому

    I had excess pallet wood, pickets, styrofoam coolers that came with Christmas gifts and a 35 year old bottle opener. Thanks to your video. My excess is almost gone. I posted a pic on your Pinterest page.

  • @KurtSchwind
    @KurtSchwind 10 років тому

    Really well done. This might be a good spring project.

    • @craigdoeding4393
      @craigdoeding4393 10 років тому

      I like the way he used a scrap piece of wood to keep the hinges and handles in the same location on both sides. I never thought of doing that, I always measure. I need more tools. Clamps and the air brad nailer would be really cool. This is a pretty cool little project.

    • @KurtSchwind
      @KurtSchwind 10 років тому

      Yeah, the scrap wood he's using would be a type of 'story stick'.

  • @debiperkins
    @debiperkins 7 років тому +4

    Love the tutorial. I went the other day to buy my supplies to do this with a mid size broken fridge, bout 26" tall, not the mini. Almost had a heart attack! 189.00 for everything, of course, I over figured. Wasn't using fencing, which is a great and much cheaper idea. 'Will be making a return trip to the local hardware store. I am using cypress left from a remodel at our house. I have watched this video numerous times and will tweak my cooler. Thanks for the tips, I may keep it here and not take it to the beach (Dauphin Island, Alabama) for my kid and friends to use. :) Wish me luck! I am a budding builder, I LOVE power tools!!!

    • @quakersmith3828
      @quakersmith3828 7 років тому +1

      If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood. com

  • @fellovercliff4525
    @fellovercliff4525 10 років тому

    Nice job, cool vid!

  • @rayandvincettanicosia8323
    @rayandvincettanicosia8323 9 років тому

    Just finished the ice box using an old 54 quart Coleman cooler. I found some cast iron handles at Hobby Lobby shaped like black pipe that when well with the theme. Also shortened the legs opposite the downspout by 1/2" and ran a 4" wide cedar board to the underside of the tray between the legs to which I mounted 2" caster wheels. Finally, I added a trim piece under the top plate mainly to add support the the hinges and balanced it with a trim piece around the bottom of the box which hid the bottom boards from view. Great project with many complements on the finished product.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      Ray and Vincetta Nicosia That sounds awesome. Please post some pics on my facebook page!

  • @cindycaddell9825
    @cindycaddell9825 10 років тому

    Love it, now I just need to get my husband to make it.

  • @josequiroz7270
    @josequiroz7270 8 років тому

    good job bro!!!

  • @darlamorvant9442
    @darlamorvant9442 2 місяці тому

    Thank was looking for aution donates for DBA runs. This is perfect

  • @FunWithWoodworking
    @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому

    It is a Skil 3410 Contractor saw. I bought it at Lowes.

  • @theresaguest9874
    @theresaguest9874 7 років тому

    AWESOME.

  • @tobedetermined4180
    @tobedetermined4180 Місяць тому

    Those push stick skills are what’s up bro!

  • @rylch44
    @rylch44 10 років тому

    Love watch'n your channel man. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get mine made up as well. Starting on it this weekend!

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому

      Thank you! Please post some pictures on my Facebook page when you finish it!

    • @rylch44
      @rylch44 10 років тому

      FunWithWoodworking
      So I botched the first one...So It's going to be turning into an outside plant station for my girlfriend. I'll post pics of them both soon to your FB page when I finish. Legs are drying currently. I cut all the other stuff. Just have to assemble. Thanks again man. Love the project. One of my favorites on the web! Keep up the good videos man. You have my support.

  • @MrDragc2000
    @MrDragc2000 10 років тому

    Hola me gustaria saber como hiciste tu mesa de trabajo ya que me gusto mucho hacer unapara mi. Gracias muy buen video

  • @85cj74cyl
    @85cj74cyl 10 років тому

    Thanks.

  • @NighthawkNZ
    @NighthawkNZ 11 років тому

    Well done :)

  • @brianbarry3356
    @brianbarry3356 10 років тому

    This is awesome. Thanks for the plans off your site. I'm gona make one of these before the 4th.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому +1

      Thanks! Please post a picture on my facebook page when it's done. I would love to see it.

    • @brianbarry3356
      @brianbarry3356 10 років тому

      Will do

  • @timvanderklok4345
    @timvanderklok4345 2 роки тому

    Great job with very easy materials!! My only concern is maybe should have guards on that table saw. I know they can be a pain in the arse but......

  • @lordpanos2
    @lordpanos2 10 років тому

    by the way very nice bench

  • @djphoto2
    @djphoto2 10 років тому

    Now that I made mine, everyone in the family wants one!

  • @franciscosaca2767
    @franciscosaca2767 6 років тому

    bad ass bro good job

  • @williamdizon5740
    @williamdizon5740 9 років тому

    What a great video. I admire your cooler especially the craftsmanship, the designed and cannot compare to the rest of those other builders. Thanks again.. I have a suggestion if you agree to build a lifetime calendar (made of wood). A good size wooden frame and inside the frame you attach the month (slide it in) and below the days in order also slide it in and below the numbers in order also( just like jumble). Remember now all numbers are single piece and also holidays are different piece.. thanks again and good luck...Months, days are written(paint) not curving.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  9 років тому

      William Dizon I like that idea. Let me see what I can come up with.

  • @davidflammini1218
    @davidflammini1218 9 років тому

    Hey great video, I just finished building one using your design, some reclaimed siding and an old cooler I had laying around. What do you think about using pressure treated pickets? Thanks

  • @FunWithWoodworking
    @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому

    I don't have one right now but I will see what I can come up with.

  • @gilmaal3429
    @gilmaal3429 8 років тому

    super sir

  • @techcommatusu2422
    @techcommatusu2422 9 років тому +1

    Great job with the video editing. I could use this as an example of excellent instructional design (except for that part with the unprotected work on the table saw). Still, this really is an excellent video.

  • @katytexas8276
    @katytexas8276 4 роки тому

    This project is nice if you have all the equipment

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  4 роки тому

      You are correct, it is. Do you think all the tools just magically appeared one day? I saved up money and bought one piece at a time. It took about two years. Make a goal and work towards it.

  • @FunWithWoodworking
    @FunWithWoodworking  11 років тому +1

    Watch the video again and pause it at 3:25. The 3" face is flat on the table and the 2 1/2" board is sitting upright. Look where the shorter boards are. 2 on the left and 2 on the right. with the cut angle pointing in towards the middle. When you build it you want to make the 3" part with no glue seam point towards the front. That way you don't see the glue joints when you look at it.

  • @bg147
    @bg147 10 років тому +1

    Very cool project. Walking around the saw to grab the piece of stock at 2:50 made me cringe a bit. I generally let it drop or use a table as an extension. You have a great shop with all of the essentials. Nice.

    • @FunWithWoodworking
      @FunWithWoodworking  10 років тому

      Thank you for your concern. I have learned quite a bit about using the tablesaw since I made that video.

  • @AlfonsoSalazar-di6jh
    @AlfonsoSalazar-di6jh 25 днів тому

    I made one change to your version, what I did was I left the ice chest plug alone and drilled a hole on the bottom of the ice chest with a drain valve from a boat, so the water drains completely out without having to soak up the water that's left in the chest bottom.