DIY | How to build a Cedar Ice Chest for your patio or deck | Repurposed Cedar Fence

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In this project I used reclaimed 5/8" thick x 6" Wide x 8' long cedar fence boards. I ran the boards through the planer to make the edges smooth and bring the life back to the cedar. I didn't list a lot of measurements due to the fact of when you build a cooler box, the size really lies on how big your cooler is. I just built the cooler box around my old cooler. I used mostly glue and brad nails so you wouldn't see all of the screws. Plus the brads almost vanish into the dark cedar that I used.
All in all the cooler box is a lot stronger than I had anticipated and is holding up well....oh, did I mention that it looks great too!!
Thanks for watching!

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@kellywolfanger4124 5 лет назад

Best video on a cedar cooler I've seen. Starting on making one for my brother for Christmas now. Thanks for making a video that's easy to understand and with narration.

@jimscofield6857 2 года назад

Beautiful job man!! The only thing I would add is a set of swivel wheels and maybe those handles you mentioned!!! Thanks for the video....

@rad23ref Год назад

Just finished my 1st one. 4 more to go for Christmas presents. Learned a lot from the video. Thanks for sharing.

@jonathan1613 3 года назад

I jist got me a table saw today and all I got laying around are a bunch of leftover fence boards, now I know what my first project will be thanks for the vid sir really helpful indeed.

@deanmiller294 3 года назад

My dad told me he always puts at least one blemish into all projects he builds! Wanting to one up pops, I usually have 2 :) Just started on one for my son using the same materials. I enjoy the build as much as if not more than the outcome. Thanks for sharing

@johnnylopez4344 7 лет назад

Great job and design, I love your style, and knowing "That there are no mistakes in woodworking, only opportunities to reevaluate the design. Your shop looks like mine...thanks again

@softail1951 7 лет назад

I too enjoyed ur common sense approach to an awesome looking project. I ve watched 3 different styles on you tube now, and Im going to build ur version.

@josephrush2910 5 лет назад

One of the best videos I've watched on making a cooler chest.

@PoposWoodworks 5 лет назад

Joseph Rush thanks!!

@josephrush2910 5 лет назад

@@PoposWoodworks how wide is the lip around the top that the lid closes on? That isn't covered in the video. Thanks

@rogerbourret7562 4 года назад

Great job. Thanks for keeping it simple. Great to see your not afraid to admit to mistakes. I’ve had my share as well. Have a good day and good luck on future projects.

@tomzahlman1156 5 лет назад

Looks great! Pocket hole screws would work on parts of the frame also.

@DeserttoGarden 3 года назад

I've been wanting instant to build something similar, so this is inspiring/helpful.

@katherineallen4387 7 лет назад

oh my goodness i love this...you are awesome glad im a new sub..cant wait to see the next project...thanks for sharing love

@Jaxter1137 6 лет назад

Awesome. I like your build the best of all I have looked at. I’m definitely gonna build the way you did. Thanks for the video.

@lostsailor2759 4 года назад

Nice project ol' boy. That cedar will last for years outdoors.

@JMJ_Originals13 5 лет назад

Came across your video as I'm building one of these myself and I made the exact same mistake you did... great video.

@BrandonHart85 5 лет назад

Thank you Popo for the outstanding video. Made it easy to follow along with also. Your cooler stand looks great also.

@gotbacon04 4 года назад

You should show an updated video to see how it’s held up for the last 3 years. Great work 👍

@Doorkicker505 7 лет назад

That's a good looking project. I might try that myself with an old cooler.

@ricksannes247 2 года назад

This is an fantastic build. It's probably way to late for this one change I would make is to fill the lid with spray foam. Since you did cover the top I would have drilled through the top of the lid and let the foam fill that void too. Either way very impressive.

@sharettawalker4703 6 лет назад

Hey Popo!! My poor husband is in trouble since I found your channel...LOL...thanks for the great ideas

@PoposWoodworks 6 лет назад

Sharetta Walker haha poor fella

@sharettawalker4703 6 лет назад

You have a new sub!! LOL..can't wait to see your new vids!

@Markr980 4 года назад

Thank you for not editing out your mistake on the end trim. It's nice to see that you dont have to be a mathematician or engineer to make something nice and of great quality.

@davidcosta6650 6 лет назад

Turned out real nice!! Thanks for sharing

@chrisgoins348 6 лет назад

Good job! I like it. Quick,simple, n best of all cheap lol! Pocket holes will help hide screws n stronger joints as well.

@jeffhennings6015 5 лет назад

Have to make one of these for our camp nice job

@husker22chad63 3 года назад

3:08 there are so many uses for under the table wiping. Glue, paint, boogers, more boogers…..

@johnpauljones965 3 года назад

Awesome build!

@gumecindotobias28 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you for sharing, great video.

@brianrothenberger817 2 года назад

Nice work

@nikvazquez4997 6 лет назад

That thing is slicker than a toad fart! It looks really good.

@PoposWoodworks 6 лет назад

Nik Vazquez haha now that’s funny right there!!!

@Irisclipss 3 года назад

Thanks for your video pretty easy and well explained 👍

@rolandogarza4378 3 года назад

Thanks for the video very clean job👍

@macclark4112 4 года назад

Master of Wood Butcherery

@dispatcherc67 6 лет назад

Awesome work!!

@josephgraham1065 Год назад

Great Build. I am going to make 2 of them and put between my hot tub and the wall it will keep drinks cold and give me a place to put the drinks.

@jragnes 7 лет назад

nice job! im so doing this for our deck!

@blossom1643 3 года назад

O my Gosh !!! That’s beautiful (as well as useful) you sure that’s your first one ? I’m sharing this with my Son (& friends” Thanks for sharing!!✌️

@garymenasco5449 Год назад

Wish you had showed how you did the spigot from start to finish....showing the inside also...other than that a great video

@frankcavazosjr.5903 7 лет назад

this is pretty Kool, Ill make sue I make one or two, thanks for sharing

@mariarobinson1857 3 года назад

That looks great!

@mikeday9699 Год назад

Awesome, I am going to do it. I have a huge cooler and don't know where to put it. I'll make legs with wheels. Love it. Thanks

@davidsattler3202 2 года назад

Nice job 👍

@danb316 7 лет назад

perfect, thats exactly what i needed to see

@robertmollitor5329 3 года назад

Looks great!

@russellborrego1689 5 лет назад

Great video, thanks for sharing! 👍👍 Subscribed!

@YOURBODYGUARD69 4 года назад

Looks like a nice simple project.. all the other ones I've seen is to complicated with hardly any instruction.. Well done.

@andys5203 3 года назад

Great job!!!

@jgutierrez2198 2 года назад

clean great job

@jennabelcher2549 7 лет назад

Love our cooler thanks to Popo's Woodworks!!

@PoposWoodworks 7 лет назад

Jenna Belcher your very welcome!

@shanesmaineshop 3 года назад

Great build, better then just a cooler sitting there.

@anthonydeleon5812 2 года назад

Looks great 👍

@charleslefebvre5515 4 года назад

Awesome video. I've built a few of these. I like a few thi gs you did different though. All I'd add is that I left the original drain spout and found some tubing or hose that fit over snug and hose clamped it. Then found a tubing to NPT adapter to fit to my brass spout. Just did that sonit would still drain nice.

@sburnsy05 4 месяца назад

The only reason the drain spout is on the side is because that's where manufacturers put it, assuming all coolers just sit on the ground and get lifted to drain. When I build this I will put the drain spout square on the bottom. My Coleman cooler has no drain

@charleslefebvre5515 4 месяца назад

@@sburnsy05 I just meant what's the point of cutting out existing drains when some PVC tubing fits over them easy and just connect that to a brass valve. Then you just create a place mold can grow if it leaks.

@sburnsy05 4 месяца назад

👍I gotcha, and it's a great point. I still wanna put my drain spout on the bottom since there's no existing one

@charleslefebvre5515 4 месяца назад

@@sburnsy05 yeah if there is no existing drain hole that's different and completely understandable.

@DeserttoGarden 3 года назад

Very cool!!

@johnjohnoj6408 6 лет назад

U got it friend

@randywright4310 3 года назад

Great job thanks

@kylet3589 4 года назад

I'd go pocket screws over screwing into endgrain. Endgrain connections do not hold as well and will eventually fail as the board end splits. Also most ppl do not have access to a planer so might wanna add another method that doesn't require planing, maybe splitting with a table saw

@COACHCPERRY 7 лет назад

that's nice

@dreamkiss4u 6 лет назад

looks nice, but if you measure the slats ahead of time you can simply cut them in the size that would fit inside evenly without having to make thin slats and it will all be the same.....also wheels would be good for it it you used 2x4 so that on the bottom of the feet it has enough to attach wheels to them....looks nice tho.

@softail1951 7 лет назад

you had me when u planed the brds..

@danielquezada3058 3 года назад

Good looking project. If you would add wheels which ones would you use? I would want mine to be mobile.

@PoposWoodworks 3 года назад

You can get the ones that screw in with 4 screws from harbor freight or Lowe’s. You’d just need to make the bottom of the leg solid instead of an “L” for the wheel to screw in to.

@rickypyun 3 месяца назад

@@PoposWoodworks how wood you make the leg solid? use 2x4s instead of pickets?

@davedaniels8211 Год назад

Really nice job . I'd have preferred you hid the hinges . Bottle opener and collection box , with router , are a nice addition . Is it heavy - not familiar with the wood used ? Are you going to stain / wax it , or do you live in one of the states that gets perpetual sunshine ? From UK 🇬🇧.

@stantheman6411 7 лет назад

SWEET!!!!

@clintonpayne4690 Год назад

That's nice

@Merlinsluck 4 года назад

It came out great! Looks very nice. Ive been wanting to build something like this. Are the legs strong enough when its filled?

@PoposWoodworks 4 года назад

Richard Ng Absolutely! I haven’t had one issue with the legs yet, and we have moved this thing around a lot! Make sure you use the glue tho!

@donstanley8021 7 лет назад

Nice!

@ald.3449 Год назад

What did you do for the trim of the top of the frame. Where the lid is sitting at

@sburnsy05 2 месяца назад

This would have been really helpful to see

@tpbbuzzelli1327 7 лет назад

Sweet

@TheIndianscout 5 лет назад

Nice job!!Do you know how many cedar boards it took to make this??

@PoposWoodworks 5 лет назад

TheIndianscout I can’t remember how many I used because I made it out of fence pickets.

@guilsandoval6568 Год назад

👍 Nice

@miguelpalacios4817 4 года назад

Great video! I’m ready to make one of my own. Approximately how many 8’ planks/board of cedars are needed?

@PoposWoodworks 4 года назад

Miguel Palacios I want to say it was around 8 of them. I’m not 100% because it’s been so long since I built it.

@alecschiff9382 4 года назад

Hi thanks for the video very impressive word! What is the total height of the cooler stand?

@PoposWoodworks 4 года назад

Alec Schiff I want to say it’s around 4 foot to the very top. I just had surgery and I’m unable to get outside to measure it right now. As soon as I get mobile again I will double check for you.

@seanelucero 3 года назад

Could have done some nice joinery with dado blade stack

@MAgaSUXX 3 года назад

Great build! How do you fasten the top cooler lid to the wood do you use screws?

@PoposWoodworks 3 года назад

Yes, I used 1 1/4 inch wood screws

@davedvorak8426 2 года назад

What length brads did you use? Finish? Galvanized?

@PoposWoodworks 2 года назад

18 gauge 1 1/4

@DaveBuildsIt 5 лет назад

Cheers!

@rscheaney 2 года назад

How did you attach the cooler lid to the wooded lid. Nice job

@richardrodgers1883 Год назад

He shows it at about 11:50 in the video. Screws.

@waderue 6 лет назад

it looks great but i would put wheels on it to make easy to move around

@woodchuck1 3 месяца назад

How many pickets did you use

@roberttrujillo6146 5 лет назад

How did it hold up when full of ice and beers?

@PoposWoodworks 5 лет назад

Robert Trujillo we have used this thing a lot since it was built. I’ve had 4 cases of drinks and ice in the cooler all at one time. It’s still holding up as strong as the day it was built. Sun has faded the cedar a lot “needs some new cedar stain” but other than that, no issues.

@roberttrujillo6146 5 лет назад

Glad to hear it. It looks great.

@frankcavazosjr.5903 6 лет назад

Hey POPO, you have shared a very easy step by step on how to build them Thanks!! I have made about 10 70 qrts already in the past year but now that I have a special order for a 150 qrt one; you think the picket fence will hold that much weight or what would you recommend?

@PoposWoodworks 6 лет назад

Frank Cavazos JR. it should, I would just make sure you make the platform strong that the cooler will sit on. Possibly use glue and screws to secure it to the legs and you shouldn’t have any issues.

@frankcavazosjr.5903 6 лет назад

Popo's Woodworks, Thanks my friend for the tip, I will see how it comes out.

@jeffryder5450 4 года назад

One of the legs is glued and fastened on the wrong edge.

@markhilliersupportstaff7467 5 лет назад

3 more red coolers in background

@rolandogarza4378 3 года назад

How much do you spend on material? I will start making some maybe for sale

@PoposWoodworks 3 года назад

I’m not really sure. I used old wood fence boards to do this one.

@karlyaz 4 года назад

So you used no 2x4's?

@PoposWoodworks 4 года назад

Randy McNally Nope, it was all old fence post

@MegaThrockmorton 7 лет назад

not too shabby for your first go-round. anything special to seal around the drain?

@PoposWoodworks 7 лет назад

Biff Wellington actually no, I reused the rubber seal that was already on the cooler to seal the drain and it works fine.

@littlenel17 4 года назад

how many planks did you use to make this?

@PoposWoodworks 4 года назад

littlenel17 I really can’t remember but I wanna day it was around 8 planks give it take

@pkk6428 6 лет назад

Do you have plans for it?

@PoposWoodworks 6 лет назад

P & K K actually no, I just went off the cooler size and built it around the cooler. I’ve built a few since then and have done the same thing since coolers vary in size.

@pkk6428 6 лет назад

Thanks