DIY Wood Cooler Project Perfect for Beers and Barbecues Made Quick and Easy

Here's how I made a DIY wood cooler project. This is the first time I've ever built anything where everything is brand new. From the cooler to the hardware, every part was considered carefully. Special thanks to my wife, Ange, whose impeccable taste cannot be denied. She pretty much decided on the color, finish and all the other little details that make this wood cooler, epic. I just built it (check out DIY Pete's build which inspired this one). Links to the hardware items below:
Hardware items:
Bear Bottle Opener: bit.ly/BlackBottleOpener
Faucet: bit.ly/BlackFaucet1
Bottle Cap Catcher: bit.ly/BlackCapCatcher
Cooler Handle: bit.ly/BlackHandle
Hinges: bit.ly/BlackHinge
Tools Used:
bit.ly/SelfCenterBits
bit.ly/CountersinkBits
bit.ly/DigilCaliper1
bit.ly/Orbital240grit
bit.ly/Orbital100grit
bit.ly/Orbital80grit
bit.ly/BoschBits
bit.ly/CarpenterPencils
bit.ly/ConeDrillBits
bit.ly/CaulkTools

[@michaelbofill6177]

4.19k subs and I’m here in 2021, just gonna wait til this guy blows up all over youtube. Good luck sir!

[@BenjaminAlex32]

15.4K in June 2024

[@kwayz1]

Really cool build .love it

[@JoseGutierrez-bb4nj]

Wwwooowww, que bonito video y trabajo, me gustó mucho los detalles. Eso la hace muy especial. Pero, también te felicito por enseñar a tu hijo el oficio, se ve que te va a quitar los trabajos. Es un niño muy inteligente, Dios los bendiga a todos. Saludos desde El Paso Tx. Tu amigo, José Gutiérrez

[@rlejano]

love it!

[@filmthatbuild]

Awesome build! In the future prang kekelanganin ko din to sir hehe

[@biffwellington6264]

have viewed a lot of these builds, even though I am allergic to pocket screws, yours is the best one yet.

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Yes, I've heard of the disdain for pocket holes by purists and true woodworkers both of which I am obviously not. I'm just a Dad trying to better enjoy some cold ones... so this is a true compliment, thank you very much. Appreciate it.

[@thewoodsystyle]

Awesome build my man! Love how you let your children learn. Very important these days. Keep it up.

[@VincheroKarpintero]

I appreciate it! Thanks!

[@JenniferMurray-r6u]

Would love to make this!! Do you have specs and plan? Thank you and btw it looks awesome 🎉

[@cesarvelazco8727]

good job

[@handymanny1135]

Nice

[@robdgonz4569]

AWESOME BUILD.....would you be able to share the plans. Im a newbie to DIY and would like to try to build this for my cooler.

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Sure. Please send me an email at [e-mail]

[@michaelrorosco]

Great job. Can you tell me where you got the black valve? None of your links are working. Thanks

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Thanks. I got the black valve and the rest of the hardware from a local online seller (like Amazon for the rest of the world). I guess that's why the links aren't working for you because the links direct to the Philippines site.

[@wendyatilano6077]

What kind of sealer ?

[@innerspce1016]

What sizes of wood u used?

[@gnt256]

great job!!!! what type of wood did you use

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Thank you. I used pine on this project.

[@erod3128]

This looks awesome, just wanted to ask if you were using actual pocket screws or regular screws?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

I've used both before. I think for this project I used actual pocket screws but I can't be certain. Having said this, as long as you glue them together, the screws really just hold the work together while the glue dries.

[@braydencox597]

Where did you get the spikit

[@gnt256]

started building my cooler today, what did you rip your top trim at in step 7

[@VincheroKarpintero]

I used 2×4s split into strips so the trim would've been maybe 3/8in thick by 3.5in wide.

[@jeffgerards]

I love this design. Do you by chance have the shopping list for the wood? Was it all 2x4s and 2x6s?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

I don't have the shopping list but I may have the plans somewhere. Send me an email and maybe I can send you the file when I find it. And yes, this was made with 2x4s and 2x6s but would probably go a lot faster if you also got a few 1x4s for the top.

[@ald.3449]

Would you mind sending me the plans as well?

[@miamited69]

@@VincheroKarpintero I also would love the plans.

[@danielluna8370]

Vinchero great build! I just finished mine but I'm stumped on the plumbing fittings. Ferguson or Ace do not seem to have what I'm looking for. Would you mind giving the "names" of the fittings and their dimensions?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

You are referring to the blue plumbing fittings right? I used two 3/4" threaded couplings and about 4 inches of 3/4" pvc pipe. I sanded down the outside of the couplings until it fit into the cooler drain opening and the wood frame.

[@danielluna8370]

@@VincheroKarpintero Thanks! I was able to finish my cooler. Lots of compliments and orders lol

[@miamited69]

@@danielluna8370 How much are you selling them for?

[@ftnirish74]

Great video. Is that made from standard pine?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Yes. That's all just standard pine.

[@junvale6389]

Hi vinc, pls let me know where can i buy those pine woods....salamat

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Try getting in touch with Matimco or check out your local Wilcon.

[@derekmagill1589]

Where did you get the hardware from? The bottle opener etc

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Ordered online from Lazada.

[@chuy0720]

Una pregunta estas usando los 2x4 y 2x6 de pino los que se usan en construccion es que ayer fui a menards a comprar la madera y el señor me pregunto para que la queria y le enseñe tu video y me dijo que esa madera se iba a doblar y a pudrir con la lluvia y humedad pero le dije que le iba a poner el stain especial para exterior y aparte el polietileno para exterior tambien y aparte la iba a cubrir con su manta y pues me recomendo que no y pues se me hizo raro y no compre nada por las dudas si es asi que son de pino las que tu usaste en construccion los stud pues la voy hacer espero respuesta gracias

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Yes, I used pine wood for this project. Because you will seal the wood and cover it with a tarp when not in use, I think you will be fine. Sí, usé madera de pino para este proyecto. Debido a que sellará la madera y la cubrirá con una lona cuando no esté en uso, creo que estará bien.

[@glevDPT]

What type of pipe fittings did you use?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

PVC fittings from the local hardware.

[@kornyque8081]

What was the total cost of this project?

[@VincheroKarpintero]

Maybe $100 in materials? Priceless amount of blood, sweat and tears (my way of saying labor was FREE).

[@NotaBot005]

What kind of wood did you use

[@luizclaudio1636]

Pinus

[@ericf5495]

Where is the epic part? Looks like the rest of the builds I see. I am looking for a launcher or a chute, something EPIC!

[@cnielsen527]

Your links for hardware/accessories are no good.

[@franciscocastillo1290]

Ripped off diypete...

[@hbeezey]

So, not a wood cooler then. Ok.