rdatelle Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well I finally found some free plans on the DIY website and decided to try and make this for my son's new deck. I was a little Leary trying to make this but I said what the heck, If I don't try I'll never know If I could've made it. I still have to put the Yankee bottle cap opener on the front which hasn't come in yet plus a Yankee sign for the front. They should be in Monday i hope. This is made out of cedar. It took 7 - 2x4's and 10 cedar fence pickets. I added a shelf to the bottom of mine. I used a pocket hole jig which really made it strong and you don't see any screws.I gave it 3 coats of spar urethane. Hope you like it. Comments welcome. I'll put another picture when I get the sign and opener on it. crupiea, Lucky2, thepopela and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Awesome cooler Ralph, but it looks a little empty... Lol. You've done a beautiful job. Well done, now go fill her up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 A beautiful cooler, Ralph. Well done on the construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Really a super job! Your son should be very, very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 That is a fantastic job, Ralph ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hey Ralphie boy you did it and did It well..super job. That is one you can stand back and say.I made that.. Your son is going to have some nice addition to his new deck. And he is going to stand back and say.Dad made that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hey Ron, that's my sons job to fill it up. Can't wait to get the bottle opener and Yankee sign for the front. That will finish it off. Thanks everyone for the compliments. I have to say, I was a little worried when I first started making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nicely done Ralph. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nice job Ralph! Your son will treasure it for many, many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 That came out awesome very nice. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Makes me thirsty for an ice cold bottle of Hamms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 That is an awesome cooler, by the way. Sorry , got distracted thinking about a cold one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Ralph, Looks great! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wow that is not a cooler that is a COOLER what a job well done Thanks for sharing Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Ralph,that is 1 Beautiful Cooler.Down Right Awesome job .Look even better when it's filled up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well I finally found some free plans on the DIY website and decided to try and make this for my son's new deck. I was a little Leary trying to make this but I said what the heck, If I don't try I'll never know If I could've made it. I still have to put the Yankee bottle cap opener on the front which hasn't come in yet plus a Yankee sign for the front. They should be in Monday i hope. This is made out of cedar. It took 7 - 2x4's and 10 cedar fence pickets. I added a shelf to the bottom of mine. I used a pocket hole jig which really made it strong and you don't see any screws.I gave it 3 coats of spar urethane. Hope you like it. Comments welcome. I'll put another picture when I get the sign and opener on it. Excellent job ,Give me a reason to drink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 very nice, I'm sure he'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks again everyone.I guess you never know what you can accomplish until you try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 You did a mighty fine job Ralph. See you never know what you can do until you try. Very well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Great job thanks for sharing I'm sure he's going to love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 You did an excellent job! I may just have to try my hand at one of these one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Well I finally found some free plans on the DIY website and decided to try and make this for my son's new deck. I was a little Leary trying to make this but I said what the heck, If I don't try I'll never know If I could've made it. I still have to put the Yankee bottle cap opener on the front which hasn't come in yet plus a Yankee sign for the front. They should be in Monday i hope. This is made out of cedar. It took 7 - 2x4's and 10 cedar fence pickets. I added a shelf to the bottom of mine. I used a pocket hole jig which really made it strong and you don't see any screws.I gave it 3 coats of spar urethane. Hope you like it. Comments welcome. I'll put another picture when I get the sign and opener on it. Wow......that is a home run!! Looks great!! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) @rdatelle Ralph - excellent work - I am sure your son loved getting it for his new deck. Can you point to the site where you found the DIY plans for the one you made? Son got home from college today and thought I might see if he wants to try to build one while he is home. Thanks for showing yours and help in finding the plans. I really have liked these ever since Dan had shown his. Edited May 7, 2017 by meflick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 You did good, Ralph !...What a great gift ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepopela Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Very nice, do you have a link to the free plans you used? I may have to have a go at making something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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