Best Man Cave Fridge Ever! Steampunk You Old Fridge

Make a Man Cave fridge out of the old ugly refrigerator in your garage. If you like the look of Steampunk, then this video is for you! I will show you how to create a Steampunk look that is fun and easy to do. I have an old refrigerator in my workshop that was looking pretty bad. So I decided to have some fun and recreate it with a Steampunk theme. Here is a list of materials and tools I used to complete the project.
Materials:
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Acetone thinner:
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4ea.Copper Bell Clamps:
2ea. 2' x1" PVC pipe:
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1/2" copper tube:
Bag of 1/2" copper elbows:
1/2" copper T:
1/2" plastic straps:
valve handle:
1/2" wood plugs:
Pop rivets:
Painters tape:
Roller handle:
Roller tray:
Roller cover:
Sponge:
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Drill press:
Miter saw:
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[@saltycreole2673]

My whole family is addicted to steam punk. Glad I found you.

[@DIYGene]

I’m glad you found me too. Thanks so much for watching.

[@stevel8397]

I have come back to this video multiple times to glean the intricacies. THANKS

[@DIYGene]

I hope you find it helpful and inspiring. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ItsPierceMoore]

I got halfway through this video before I created a new playlist called "Must-Do Projects" and added this as the first thing saved there. I absolutely cannot wait to do this. What a simple, great, well-executed idea. 10/10.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. I just used the same basic technique in the inside of my garage door. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqWZ5eLqdeJe68 Thanks so much for watching.

[@marionforge2769]

Updates?

[@debbieflaherty1975]

🙆🏻‍♀️ I have loved Steampunk for MANY years!

[@JudiChristopher]

EXACTLY... So Cool...

[@SmoothOperator150]

I made a new playlist as well. Named “steampunk” because I believe I’m going to be doing this to a lot of stuff! 👌🏼

[@cindyyeager8627]

I love steam punk. Can't wait to do this to my upright freezer turned kegarator.

[@DIYGene]

This was a really fun project. Thanks for watching.

[@SilentKnight43]

Been a steampunk enthusiast for decades - and this just blew my mind. Loved it! Now I just gotta wait till the wife wants to upgrade the kitchen and I can haul the old fridge out to the garage and make it a project. Thanks for the inspiration and amazing ideas! Craftsman and artist all rolled into one.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@enough1494]

I know he blew me away! The ideas, still taking notes and saved the video. My honey will be thrilled, he leaves to hunt in about two weeks! Hahahahaha

[@lynnd627]

I don't know how I landed here, but I cant stop watching! Absolute brilliance! You are so creative. I only wish I had an old fridge to rehab. Impressive!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching.

[@chrisshirley4877]

Gene, you are absolutely amazing. The way you pull ideas out of your head blows me away. I would dare to call you a genuine genius. And the way you are able to "roll with the punches" when the original way you had though of causes you to have to change your course and redesign as you go is nothing less than genius. I LOVE your steampunk fridge project. If I weren't a bedridden cancer patient I would do this to my main fridge (which looks exactly like the one in your project) in my kitchen. BTW, My whole house is a man cave, which would be awesome if cancer wasn't trying to take my life. Eeh, you win some and you lose some. Either way, I think you are one brilliant craftsman.

[@DIYGene]

Chris, Thank you so much, but trust me, I am no genius. Just enjoy making and sharing. Im so sorry about the cancer, that has to be so hard. I just released a new video today and would love to get your thoughts. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnWloqLjsSpbdU Thanks so much for watching and I will keep you in my prayers. Gene

[@JudiChristopher]

This turned out so FANTASTIC... WOW

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much.

[@ShawnHHVP]

Love this. Lost my dad and a friend of mine who was into Steam punk and Ren Faire, about the same time. I have a fridge in my garage. Wasn't sure if I wanted to donate it, sells it, or .... NOW I HAVE A PROJECT for people I love and lost. Be well! Do what you're doing! Stay healthy!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. I think that would be a really cool memorial.

[@ShawnHHVP]

@@DIYGene thank you. When i do it, I will share my video with you! THANK YOU!

[@wo-ki-fosyndicate5319]

I like his cavalier approach. When doing projects like this, analysis is paralysis. Well done mate!👍

[@DIYGene]

Flying by the seat of my pants! Thanks for watching.

[@ericmoreau7770]

i second to that

[@merlin711oregon]

I've been a huge fan of steam punk for years which surprises my grandkids! Lol! Love the refrigerator! Its over the top amazing! Well done!❤🤗🤗

[@DIYGene]

I’m the same way. My son is always surprised by it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Grpyphon]

That faux iron looks great. I've been wanting to make a treasure chest but I don't have welding equipment to use actual metal around the edges. What you've done here will work perfectly for what I want!

[@DIYGene]

That’s great. The pvc strips will even curve nicely if you are putting them over a rounded lid. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinmartin1460]

What a bril idea and the man looks so sensible 👍🏼

[@DIYGene]

Thank you! This was such a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@jessemiller2697]

I have watched this video 3 times , my favorite part is that dot matrix printing paper. I only imagine you have a Scrooge McDuck vault in your basement with beautiful boxes of the stuff. I really appreciate your videos , taking lifeless objects and breathing into them your own wonderful and unique style makes my whole day. Thank you

[@DIYGene]

LOL, I have a hard time getting rid of things. Not a hoarder. I don’t think. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tincansailor9437]

I noticed the same thing! Antique paper for an antique-making project!

[@miked877]

When one of my jobs was going away I discovered a trash bin full of tractor feed paper. I took home what I could (about 1%) and it lasted me 5+ years. Right now I am using some letterhead stuff someone gave me. It is only a water mark so it works great for day to day printing.

[@detroitdan8487]

What a great look. So cool. I use 20 to 50lb magnets for "no hole" attachment to a metal surface.

[@Chetallica]

Nice, I have a 1957 HotPoint that still runs perfect as a beer fridge in my basement. I have had it since I was 18 (pulled it out of a barn that had a pile of stuff "thrown" out for a house refurb) and am now 53 and it has been an amazing machine for all those years with zero issues. But she need s facelift, so this is it!

[@billbreedlove]

Wow. What a great idea. Hope you can post some pictures when completed.

[@DTraylor]

That's an awesome job.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you! This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@pamallen2498]

Outstanding job! I would love this in my kitchen. My great grandkids would be over the moon, girls and boys. You have a new convert to this style.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@warriordrum]

The thing you discover with this aesthetic is that its hard to know when to stop. Great project. I like most of it.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks for watching.

[@askthehealerofthebroken4516]

I'm going to steampunk my basement, I'm going to make a coffee bar and was thinking of hiding my college dorm fridge under a counter, but I like your idea better

[@DIYGene]

That sounds so cool. A steampunk coffee bar. You could do so much with that. I would love to see pictures when you finish. Thanks for watching.

[@WaterNai]

Make a video, please! That would be fun to see.

[@socialmoth4974]

That sounds awesome!

[@mycatstolemyphone3648]

How is it going so far?

[@askthehealerofthebroken4516]

@@mycatstolemyphone3648 .... Well change of plans, I'm getting married in January. My husband to be is more or less renovating slash building a house. The whole house is gutted. He is a certified steam engineer. He has had all kinds of ideas for the house. His Mom told him to not go overboard with the house cause he may want to marry some day and his wife won't necessarily like his decor. My mom kinda told me the same thing when I told her I wanted to steampunk my basement, 'don't do the whole house, you may want to sell it some day.'. So yeah, we've got plans for steampunk, rustic, and a little bit log cabin feel, it's going to be a patchwork house. We're going to make a cuddle corner aka a coffee bar. He liked my idea, so we kinda branched off from it. So far the only room that's finished(minus paint)is the bathroom. It has a wine Barrel for the sink. It has barrel staves above the bath tub covering the exhaust fan (there's a 2-3 inch gap for air circulation). There is old stamped metal ceiling. He's going to make a medicine cabinet out of the barrel lid and metal rings. And drawers from old sewing cabnets are going to be put in under the counter. We have other plans but that's it so far.

[@LisaCunninghamLieveEnterprises]

You are so creative! I love this and I would have never thought of doing something like this to a refrig! TY for sharing your talent!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you Lisa, and thanks for watching.

[@ericgibson589]

This is a awesome video!! Who knew Clint Eastwood was so talented!!!

[@DIYGene]

Go ahead, you made my day.

[@Tomara1372]

I thought he looked a lot like him too :)

[@wadechilds6671]

Sweet! My bride-to-be is eyeing a new fridge and suggested the old one go into the garage. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to make a steampunk conversion.

[@DIYGene]

It does sound like the perfect opportunity. I hope you have as much fun doing your’s as I did. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mugshack]

Seriously cool stuff! Thanks for the post! I'll let ya know how my project turns out!

[@DIYGene]

I hope it helps. Good luck with the door.

[@johnkrivjansky3767]

Amazing work Gene. You have an artist's eye, are so creative and have inspired me to do something similar at some point. I think I will elect to use a vintage warbird aircraft gauge or something similar for the front of the fridge. They are easily found on ebay or militaria sites, not too expensive and would truly be convincing. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks for the kind words. I am currently finishing up a video of a similar technique on the inside of my garage door. Thanks so much for watching.

[@superglou913gomez3]

I came for the guitar building videos. I stayed for everything else. Gene's a pretty creative dude. I love his videos.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much! I will keep trying to kick out unique content.

[@UandMeGod]

OMG I love this! I love how you are so casual basically the vibe is you just chillin' building something pretty darn cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. I was afraid I would just make a mess out of it.

[@garys4912]

I’m making a kegerator out of a fridge and now I know how it’s gonna look! Thanks for the great idea.

[@DIYGene]

I would love to see how it turns out! Thanks for watching.

[@Magnersboyo1]

Absolutely fantastic! Loved this, inspired me to do something like this when I next decorate. Thanks for a brilliant vid. Great work 👍

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@danmcmahon48]

BrillianT!

[@manuelmartinez-gq4ij]

Wow! I just found another hobby…looks great and will keep me busy.

[@DIYGene]

That’s fantastic. Have fun and thanks for watching.

[@mstexasg6243]

I LOVE this. I am getting my house ready to sale. As MUCH as I would love to do this to the refrig in place I will probably save it for our next house LOL. The real estate agent will probably be thankful hahaha.

[@DIYGene]

Ha ha, that might be a little over the top for the real estate agent. Thanks for watching.

[@socialmoth4974]

Yeah, unfortunately not everyone appreciates awesomeness.

[@DIYGene]

@@socialmoth4974, But if it makes you happy. You are the only one you have to impress. Thanks so much for watching.

[@michaelpacker9805]

I used to love that type of printer paper when I was young I always tore off the holes on the side and fold it in alternating directions to make a spring of paper! Good Ol' Memories!

[@DIYGene]

I have a box that still has 5” of paper. LoL thanks for watching.

[@Tomara1372]

Great project! You really did a wonderful job with making it look like aged copper. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYGene]

This was a really fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MegaDknox]

I have a garage fridge from 1949. It can't really keep up in the Iowa summers. When I replace it this is definitely happening to the new one. SO COOL!

[@DIYGene]

Oh but a 49 fridge has got to look cool.

[@revoxjazz8317]

Man…you deserve a big Like and a subscription, because your work is excellent, you know? You gave me some ideas about the Steampunk concept that I can start using, an idea that I've been sketching since I started designing my workshop and my studio. I hope you keep creating art this way and that you have the patience to film everything you're doing, because that's really useful. Greetings from Portugal.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much. I’m glad some of the work inspires you. I will keep pushing them out. Thanks again for watching and subscribing.

[@andyduncan6215]

Every now and then something makes me smile out loud.. this is one of those something's.. this is totally awesome.. love it.

[@longhairmullet]

Wow, so great to have the freedom to be this creative. You would be great as a set designer for film or plays.. once those things return. I have a friend that makes stuff like this for a huge Halloween bash , her collection of items keeps growing. Good of you to share your process. 👍

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. I really enjoy doing these kind of thing a d also in joy sharing. Thanks again for watching.

[@socialmoth4974]

I will be steam punking my bathroom. It's going to be 20,000 leagues under the sea in there, complete with a porthole, octopus fixtures and decor, dramatic lighting and a copper tub.

[@DIYGene]

That sounds awesome.

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

A dream come true

[@tinaknutsen929]

WOW! I can paint, but I’ve never used power tools. I have the same fridge. I was looking for ideas on steam punk furniture and came across your video. I really love what you did! I see you did this video along time ago…how is it holding up? Well done sir!

[@DIYGene]

It is holding up great. I even added a steampunk bottle opener to the door. This was such a fun project for me. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tinaknutsen929]

@@DIYGene * NICE! Do you have a video on the steam punk bottle opener? You inspired me to do a mixed motorcycle/steampunk dresser! It took me longer to play with the placement of the gears and where and what I was going to paint the rest of the art work. Once the placement was figured out, it was a breeze with all the tips I picked up from your video. Thank you for your time….I’m hooked! P.S. Love your other videos as well!

[@DIYGene]

Hi Tina, That sounds fantastic. I would love to see how it turned out. Yes I did a video on the Steampunk Bottle Opener. Here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b36lYaGHoc6HmrM Thanks again for watching.

[@bythegraceofgod993]

I really love this!!! Steampunk appeals to me and even though I’m 70 yrs old I would do this in a minute. But my husband is not a fan and so I will look for something else to convert.

[@DIYGene]

My wife likes it so long as it’s in my shop. Lol. Thanks so much for watching.

[@robertdiffin9136]

I haven’t enjoyed a DIY video as much as this in forever! Headed to the hardware store right now.

[@DIYGene]

This was a really fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jaxn66]

Wow! You changed my life! I have got to do this to my garage door! I can't wait to get started. Going out there now. Thank you Gene!!!

[@DIYGene]

That great. I did it to the inside of my garage door. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqWZ5eLqdeJe68 Thanks for watching.

[@robertsutton5169]

Thanks Gene! My wife and I finished our "Man Cave" frig. Great little project and came out awesome. We both decided to give you a little something :) I'd like to send you a photo of it, but not sure if that's allowed

[@DIYGene]

Oh my word, thank you so much! I’m so excited that it inspired you to do a man cave fridge! I would love to see how it turned out. Please send pics to [e-mail] and God Bless!

[@chrisvanderstaay3283]

Hi Gene, thank you sooo much for bringing your inspiration. I’ve been remodeling an old Victorian flower shop here in San Francisco and recently finding your videos has been incredibly helpful in trying to get some of my old retired friends to participate with me! Thank you, you are amazing!

[@DIYGene]

I’m so glad you found the videos helpful. Let me know if you would like to see anything specific or ideas. Thanks so much for watching.

[@chrisvanderstaay3283]

@@DIYGene hi Gene, I would love to see your ideas on building an airship. I have a 20’ ceiling height in my shop and wishing I had an airship to suspend for display. Also…please let me know if you ever come through San Francisco. My retired builder friends and I would all enjoy meeting you!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Chris, it’s funny I was just telling my son ii should build a airship kind of like the ones in the 3 musketeers movie. That might make a great video. I would love to check out your Victorian Flower Shop. It sounds amazing.

[@lynnprobst9326]

Love, love, love!! I am definitely doing this on my old 70,s fridge! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@DIYGene]

Oh cool! That makes me so happy! I would love to see how it turns out! Thanks so much for watching.

[@laurabarber6697]

Adding some glass between the layers on the gauge would be sweet! LOVE it! 💝😎💝

[@DIYGene]

Great idea! Thanks so much for watching.

[@sharonsteele618]

I would love this for family room, covered patio area or garage. So cool.

[@DIYGene]

This would be very cool in a family room. This was a really fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@davegoodings6990]

I found this video riveting ! I had already steampunked my beer fridge but yours blew it away. I can't wait to give it a refreash with some of the techniques presented here. Well done mate and not one gear was glued on to call it steampunk!🙂

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Dave, this was such a fun project. I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks again for watching.

[@MrAllan9]

Way cool.😊

[@DIYGene]

Thank you! This was a fun project. Thanks for watching.

[@mpierceallable]

Really enjoyed this Gene! A perfect project for a retired 70 year old like my self. Just wish I was as good as you are with a jig saw.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much. I hope you will try it. If the 63 year old can do it, I'm sure you can too. Thanks again for watching.

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

If you like that look more power to you. Not my cup of tea but I certainly respect and admire your talent and approach to have and make something we don't see everyday. A raised cup of coffee to you Chief Instructor.🌄☕

[@DIYGene]

My wife would probably agree. She likes it in my shop. LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

@@DIYGene You're the man.☕☕🌄 two cups of coffee raised to you guys. One for each.

[@georgeatlarge]

Super fresh ..this man is PLATINUM

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@Islandguy2024]

Just happened to click on this, I watched, I watched, I liked and I subscribed.....brilliant!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching and for subscribing.

[@cynthiarobbins4778]

Amazing

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@Harleyglide03]

Behold!!!!! This guy is the Bob Ross of appliance painters.

[@DIYGene]

I like that” the Bob Ross of Appliance Painters” LOL. Thanks for watching.

[@davek5777]

Hell Yeah, buddy! Love it! I'm a single man and I'M Gonna ManCave my whole HOUSE! Lol.. Urinal in the bathroom, mechanics toolbenches for my kitchen cabinets. Thanks for sharing this - it'll give me something to ponder as I look at my fridge. Peace out!

[@DIYGene]

That sounds like the ultimate man! Thanks so much for watching.

[@GL-xf3dj]

This was a great conversion and I like the Steam Punk look. For me I think I will go much further with the faux gauge on the front and make it functional reading the temperature inside of the freezer space and the refrigerator space. Yeah I know it will be complicated but, what a touch!

[@DIYGene]

That would be so cool!

[@nicoschroeder5379]

Thats not complicated at all? Just buy a tempersture gauge and put the sensor through the doorrubber in the fridge and the freezer Thats it.

[@michaelpatterson9340]

I'm very close to completing the outdoor kitchen on my deck and saw your steam punk refer and fell in love with the idea. It just so happens the refer I have is just like yours. Now I'm in the process of collecting some of the junk my wife has been after me to get rid of and I am going to create something like yours to really accent the outdoor kitchen. Thanks for such a great idea.

[@DIYGene]

I would love to see how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching.

[@libbylandscape3560]

Beyond amazing! My mouth was hanging open as this progressed from boring fridge to kick-*ss! Thanks.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was really a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@donmcintyre5837]

All I can say is "WOW OUT OF THIS WORLD"

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Don! And thanks for watching.

[@jeannetteellis2034]

I absofreakinlootly love Steam Punk!! Dress in Steam Punk every Halloween!! Can’t wait to do this to my fridge!!!

[@DIYGene]

I would love to see how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching.

[@bcjones7145]

Very creative. I'm remodeling my camper and haven't decided how to do the fridge. Now I know. Thanks.

[@DIYGene]

That’s fantastic. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching

[@Ariel-xz8lg]

Very creative! Impressive! Well done! Nice Nice work! You are a very brilliant man! Thank you for inspiring the masses!

[@DIYGene]

Oh I’m far far from brilliant. Thanks so much for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@joedoe5738]

Your idea is great,I did it, with a little cutting and welding I use the bed frame with wooden round rivets ,handles with cooper tube in ,for the gauge I use the top of paint can

[@DIYGene]

That sounds great. I would love to see how it turned out.

[@paulreed3716]

Steam punked my fridge a few years back..everybody wants it!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

lol I had to laugh because I was expecting you to say "and we'll put in a happy little tree and some happy clouds" hahaha

[@DIYGene]

I started to feel like Bob Ross! Thanks so much for watching.

[@galecooney2337]

BRAVO doing this for my hubby

[@DIYGene]

Thanks Gale, I am also finishing up a new video on doing a similar painting technique on the inside of a garage door. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kansaskachina]

WOW! That just might be the coolest DIY project I've ever seen. This was amazing. Bravo!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@kansaskachina]

@@DIYGene you are welcome and I Subscribed. I am going to show my son this video. He likes doing builds and crafty things.

[@sassy6292]

You are a mad genius!! Lolol. I smiled through this entire video so now my cheeks are sore. This is pure magic. Wow

[@DIYGene]

Oh that makes me so happy! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again for watching.

[@MarcusCicero1]

Fantastic job i just bought a beer fridge at auction with damaged front doors. Perfect fix for the man cave

[@DIYGene]

Excellent! Let me know how it turns out? I had a lot of fun on this project. Thanks for watching.

[@brent8207]

amazing work. loved it, great job

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@jimstanley7139]

That's is so neat it's given me an idea I might do my fridge like a safe with the tumbler dial on the freezer door and the 6 spoke unlocking handle on the lower fridge door

[@DIYGene]

Thats so funny. I am finishing a mini fridge now that I am putting a 4 spoke handle on. It will look like an old vintage safe. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Coastin77]

At first I thought, I’m doing this!! Then I realized this is like Bob Ross painting a masterpiece. I can’t do that!

[@DIYGene]

Yes you can! Trust me. If I can do it anyone can. I hope you will give it a try. Let me know if you have any questions I can help with. Thanks for watching.

[@rickcastro8417]

I kinda think how you think and some people many not see your vision but the end results are amazing. This is off the scale great job

[@DIYGene]

That’s for sure. I really like the look of Steampunk but I don’t think my wife would appreciate it in our kitchen. Lol. Thanks so much for watching.

[@rdmckeever7645]

Just found your video of this great, creative project. My basement fridge is going to look different soon as lots of pipe fittings around my shop are going to find a new home. I will be adding a working commercial freezer temp gauge to the door, just to be a bit different. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@DIYGene]

That sounds great. I would love to see how it turns out. The real gauge is a fantastic idea. Thanks for watching.

[@cardawg7164]

You are AMAZING!! Very Impressed!! I am an artist and I am going to do this for my daughter and her husband as they absolutely LOVE this kind of style! I am very grateful I came across your channel! You are an INSPIRATION! My daughter and her husband are moving out here soon and this will be a great project for me to do for a house warming gift!! Thank you!!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. This was a really fun project and I’m so glad it inspires you. I would love to see how it turns out. Thanks again for watching and have a Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@davidarnds3831]

K O O L It looks much better than an old white appliance sitting in the garage. Almost Pirate Like, ARG...Me Matey!

[@DIYGene]

Thank you! And thanks so much for watching.

[@peterismyfirstname2872]

Now that I take a closer look a little bit more awake and caffeinated. It's a great look. It is better than the typical boring fridge. Actually is awesome. What I forgot to mention and reason for this second updated comment is: regardless of what, style, aesthetics, motif whatever you want to call it, learning the materials and methods can be applied to other projects. Good stuff.

[@DIYGene]

Oh I have had so much fun messing with all of this stuff. My ultimate goal is to build a new shop and do this design throughout.

[@brewgardsrg]

OMG !!! Now I have to do my fridge.

[@DIYGene]

I was a really fun project. Thanks for watching.

[@davidrobinson5581]

Maybe this is what new fridges will look like in the future. Love your work.

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much. Thanks was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@silvergirl7810]

Wow- what an amazingly cool idea! Sooooo neat!! There really is just nothing people can’t do if they put their minds to it that’s what I’ve learned watching KZbin

[@DIYGene]

That is so true. Although for a while I didn't think I was going to pull this one off. LOL

[@silvergirl7810]

@@DIYGene I loved how you continued on until you got the look you wanted and used your small mishaps (think there was only one) to your advantage- just pushing through til the end- true artist!

[@DIYGene]

@@silvergirl7810, sometimes I feel like some projects are like opening a present. It’s always a surprise how it turns out.

[@silvergirl7810]

@@DIYGene I’m sure I’m speaking for many here in YT land but you’re a gift/present to all of us with your projects, ideas and creativity- keep up the great work and TY for taking the time to make these videos❤️

[@DIYGene]

@@silvergirl7810 , Thank you so much. You make me feel like it is so worth it. Thanks for the kind words!

[@reog3279]

Thank you! l'm in the midst of figuring out how to steampunk a sliding door. This is just what l wanted!

[@DIYGene]

Fantastic! I hope you find it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@DBrentWalton]

I became disabled a few years ago when I contracted a disabling disease. As a result, I took up art and buried myself in the Steampunk genre. I've been wondering what to do to my little fridge in my office. My office became a steampunk room after I got sick. My wife helped me steampunk my desk. I sat in my chair my computer keyboard, and now I've got plans for my little office fridge. (evil grin - My wife said, "No", to the household fridge.) As to your little copper bells (if anyone else plans on doing this), for a natural patina shine them up with a Scotchbright pad. Then, in a cup of heavily salted water, dip the copper part in there. The water might tend to bead up and run off. If it does, and just a very TINY drop of dish soap and it will adhere better. Then, in a large plastic bow with a top that can seal air tight, place something heavy and PLASTIC (so it doesn't react) on the bottom that will support your copper part(s). Pour some household ammonia in the bottom of the bowl, but make sure it doesn't come up over your plastic support. (For my support, I used some plastic chair leg dohickies that you'd use on carpet to keep the chair from sliding. The little spikes are great for allowing air flow around the copper parts.) Seal up the contain. Wait about 15 minutes. Carefully open the container while avoiding breathing the fumes. Remove the part to dry. When it is dry it will have an amazing patina patterns and colors. This works on brass (because it contains a lot of copper) and bronze (also contains copper) too. If anyone plans to add steel parts, you can force rust with some toilet bowl cleaner that contains HCl (hydrocloric acid). Do it outside, and not over concrete. Smear some on, wait until it bubbles and foams, wash it off. Nutralize it in baking soda and water. It may not look rusty all at first, but leave it outside over night, and you'll have RUST. Now... time to plan my fridge layout. Thanks again.

[@DIYGene]

That is some fantastic information. I’m going to try some of that on a upcoming project. I would love to see your desk and how your fridge turns out. Thanks again for watching.

[@Ohsage1111]

I cannot love this more. Thank you, sir, for inspiring me and lifting my spirits. You rock 🤘

[@DIYGene]

Well back at you! Just knowing something I did has inspired makes me very happy. Thanks so much for watching.

[@enough1494]

Wow. For his work shop! He has the outdoor kitchen attached to it! Hahahahahah I can do this! Awesome idea, I build on boxes and canvasses and lamps! New follower!

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching and for following!

[@AdeBerry]

I love how you are doing all this work on a B&D Work Mate

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@coboltblue75]

love it as someone who has put beer taps in refrigerators I know where you can put holes in them I would have modified some analog thermometers so as to get a temperature I probably would have gone overbord with pipes

[@DIYGene]

That is some great ideas! Thanks for watching.

[@-matyas-4208]

This is amazing. Awesome craftsmanship and out of the box thinking.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@joeyriddle]

Come on!!!!! This is so cool!!! Inspiring me to turn the big door to my garage into a steampunk safe door!!!🤗💕

[@DIYGene]

I’m so glad it inspires you! I don’t know if you have seen it, but I did a video on steampunk if the garage door. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGqWZ5eLqdeJe68 Thanks so much for watching.

[@joeyriddle]

@@DIYGene I watched that one after I made this comment… fabulous!!!

[@stephenlokey6711]

I will tune in for the next episode maybe I could see the finished product!!!!!!..with the lights turned on

[@juliesobaszkiewicz3574]

This turned out awesome! You are an excellent instructor. Thank you

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.

[@danielvelezdiaz5851]

Sir...you made my day!...out of the box thinking !.... what's next???

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much. I am finishing a video of painting the inside of my garage door in a similar style. I hope to post it very soon.

[@jimjimgl3]

Love the patina on the flat surface

[@DIYGene]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

They turned out way cooler than the regular old fridge.

[@DIYGene]

This was a fun project. Thank you for watching.

[@raymonddaye1706]

Okay, that was interesting. Would not have ever had this idea. Thanks

[@DIYGene]

This was a really fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

[@katanatac]

All I can say is AWESOME!

[@eugeneplakosh8423]

I myself am not into steampunk but I gotta say you really pulled off the look. I have a few friends that flip over that stuff I will be sure to share this with them. I know they boil over for this one.

[@DIYGene]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing!

[@jasonfrancis6464]

I have an old refrigerator in my shop that just looks like crap. I was considering getting rid of it and getting another, but you just changed my mind!! Can’t wait to play around with this!!

[@DIYGene]

I hope you have as much fun doing it as I did. Thanks so much for watching.

[@daymonlindsey8150]

Absolutely doing this to my garage refrigerator !

[@DIYGene]

Cool! I would love to see how it turns out. Have fun with it.

[@lonewolf56308]

Who else wants this in their kitchen? I love it!

[@DIYGene]

My wife likes it (in my shop) 🤪

[@lonewolf56308]

@@DIYGene figure out which paint sticks to stainless for me!