Beer growler totes

[rjR]

Made from mostly free fence cedar and some purchased rawhide lacing.

 

The torched effect is added and then a very quick spray coat of spray poly to keep the burned from leaving a trail on things.

 

Sized to haul 2 64 oz. beer growlers and not get heavy.

 

Already claimed sort of-- going on consignment at a brewers supply, maybe tomorrow already!

 

The good thing is I can make more! I even made a sort of pattern for the one.

 

The rawhide lacing was due to "pilot error"; I had put an upper slat on and realized the bottles would be very difficult to get in and out of that one! Being a contender for the "TIGHTWAD of the Year Award" -- I had to figure out a save!

 

Now it as almost totally assembled, So my long bit and I drilled some holes for the lacing and proceeded. I actually think , I like the look of it now. The rawhide will wrap the top very securely for transportation!

 

Comments and Ideas are always welcome! Thanks all.

[Multifasited]

Who would have thunk it ! Amazing !

[amazingkevin]

Whoa !That burned  look added so much depth to and already great looking tote!Good one Ralph!They'll sell!

[DWSUDEKUM]

Great job Ralph.  I love the whole project.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[wombatie]

I'm not sure but I think its a beer bottle / can tote, is that right?  If it is, its a good idea and you did a terrific job, also in working out a solution to your problem too.

 

Marg

[Rob Roy]

Super job Ralph, and I like the burning effect, quite unusual. A bit of brain work too getting your problem fixed. The only problem I see, is being a Scotsman, it's TOO SMALL     . Great job.

Rob Roy. 

[frankorona]

Excellent work, very handy.The finish makes it look great, thanks for sharing.      

[ike]

The beer bottle looks great . thanks for sharing

[bobscroll]

Ralph, I like the way you did the project and gave it a nice

finish, Bob      

[lawson56]

They look Fantastic!Top Notch job. :thumbs:

[Ron Johnson]

Terrific tote Ralph. Very well done and finished. The burning is very effective.

[Mort]

I may borrow/modify this idea if its alright. I love it!

 

My uncle is the sales manager of a craft brewery in the Seattle area, I bet if I made one and had it displayed in their tasting room, people would want them left and right.

[Mort]

Well, here's what I came up with. I'm still working on the handle, might have to do something in leather. I tried turning a few, wasn't in love with them.

 

Thanks for the inspiration!

 

 

 

[rjR]

I really like the looks of yours and they are really well made!

 

 

 

A manila rope handle 1/2-- 3/4 inch thick! would be a neat addition as the handle!

Through smaller holes with knotted ends!

[Mort]

That's what my wife suggested, some marine rope knotted at the end. Might have to find me some of it.

 

Next time I'll do a better job at actually following the plan I had in my head rather than just start cutting stuff. 

[heppnerguy]

makes one proud to tote the suds around in fixture like either of these. I like the unique way to haul the beer and make others wonder where you got them

 

Dick

heppnerguy