DIY Beer Caddy

As promised, another DIY project that the other half worked on. He actually made two -- one for my Dad for Christmas and one for a friend of his who had seen the first one and loved it. He had been looking for an opener to attach to the side of the first one (top picture), but we couldn't track one down on short notice. (As it turns out, they can be found on the American Target website). Apparently didn't matter too much to my Dad -- he loved it!!! (Obviously!). Check them out :)

This is the second one. He ended up making his own bottle opener rather than ordering one online! What a handy guy!!!

 

 

Wondering how these were made? Here you go: (disclaimer... both of these he was just winging it, no plans just as it came to him. What I can tell you from what he remembers is below.)

 

1: 96"x 1"x 8" pine board

2: Cut 2 end pieces 10" long bottom piece long enough to make 6 spaces 3" square which is large enough to fit beer bottles and cans.

3: 1st caddie, used part of the 1" x 8" board as spacers

4: 2nd caddie used off cuts from other projects to make spacers, it was very intricate and lots of pieces. The sides were 3/4" x 2" poplar.

5: 1st caddie counter sunk the screws and used round plugs, 2nd used black hole filler.

6: 1st caddie stained with chocolate coloured stain then clear coat, 2nd used a torch to burn the wood then 2 coats of clear coat.

7: Drilled 3/8" hole in either end piece for the rope handle

 

 

If you are making your own opener, here's the instructions:

 

He bought a bottle opener from the dollar store and removed the plastic handle. Next, replace it with 2 pieces of wood on either side, used same black filler, burn it and use 2 coats of clear coat to match the caddy.

 

If you have further questions, please comment below and I will pick his brain to see if he can remember.

Have fun!!!