How to Make a Patio Cooler Ice Chest

[@avsplanet1]

I can't believe people are worried about how u talk instead of how u work. it's a great vid and straight forward. I've looked at many videos on this subject and yours come out at top 5.. thanks,,keep doing what u are doing,,,

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacksav]

My nephew and I just did this build today after watching this video several times. It went great. Thanks so much for the detailed video and plans. We used PT instead of cedar and I made it much shorter as it is designed to fit under a shelf on the patio. We did 24" legs and its plenty tall enough. The cooler didn't come with a drain so going to add one out of the bottom since there is no shelf. Very excited about this one. Doing your cornhole build next

[@mikewoitaszewski4484]

thanks Pete have built 4 coolers now with your plans all donations for local fundraisers. raised good money all for kids with medical problems.

[@DIYPETE]

That is so awesome you are helping others with all the money you are raising Mike. You rock!!

[@deerogatory]

Pete thanks for talking about pocket holes and walking through this process with the tool needed to do it. I told my husband, use pocket holes...and he looked at me like wtf is that? I think you gave him way more confidence in building something now that he's watched your videos. Thanks again. Your home is lovely.

[@LunaticFringeHunter]

So far, this is the best cooler and best diy video I've seen yet. Great job

[@nicksnyder8234]

To save a little money, I used pine 2x4s for the main frame and the section where the cooler sits on since they are covered by cedar eventually anyway. Great project!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Nick!

[@billmaroney5866]

DIY Pete is THE MAN...!! Just finished my ice chest -- awesome project! My first woodworking project of any kind and Pete's video made it soooo easy. Final test was whether the bottle opener would work -- passed with flying colors!! Built mine out of old pallets...the wood was a little tricky at times, but project came out just fine. Thanks, Pete, I'll send you some pics. And remember: There's a cold beer here in Colorado with your name on it...!!

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Bill! Awesome work! :) Oh man, a cold beer sounds great right now! Hope all is well down in CO!

[@andrel6295]

Good day Pete, I build this ice cooler and it's absolutly beautiful. I like the fact that you use cedar instead of recycled wood or old pallets wood. We held a deck warming party in September (just an excuse to gather with friends at our house and celebrate our new deck) and this cooler happen to be the most interesting thing on the deck with the outdoor kitchen. I had a lot of positive comments on how nice and functional it is. I wish I could send you a picture as I modified it a bit by trimming the edge of the boards with a router to give it a different look. Thank you very much for putting out there such a nice project and the DIY video is so well done, explain every steps clearly and is easy to follow. By the way I live just north of you in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cheers from Alberta and keep up the good work!

[@DIYPETE]

Hi Andre! Great to hear from you and I hope all is well up in Canada! What a great addition to your new entertaining spot :) If you have Facebook, you could post a photo there: facebook.com/DiyProjectsWithPete --- otherwise feel free to shoot an email to: kate at diypete .com - Cheers!

[@JoseGutierrez-bb4nj]

Bueno por principio quiero felicitarlos por tan bonito video. Luego, agradecerles lo preciso que fueron desde el principio cuando dijeron lo que se necesitaba para hacer este hermoso trabajo. Hola, soy José Arturo Gutiérrez, vivo en El Paso Tx. Hace 12 años emigre a este bendecido país junto con mi familia. Hasta hace 1 año decidí dedicarme a la carpintería. No ha Sido facil ya que hace mucho que estudié y casi no practique. Saben lo que significa ver sus videos?... Sí. Me dan aliento y despierta mi creatividad. Gracias de nuevo y un sincero saludo de este su amigo. Bendiciones y adelante.

[@MrAlex020]

Dude, Pete kicked ass on this project. And super thorough on explanation... great job. My father in law built us one of these about 10 yrs ago with a our favorite football team logo branded on the front and I am to this day amazed by it...

[@DIYPETE]

That is awesome your father in law made one a while back! Thanks so much for watching man, cheers!

[@8andsk835]

The video is awesome. I just built mine this weekend and it turned out amazing. I've got a lot of compliments already. Your instruction is very good.i used redwood 2x4 instead of the cedar because they weren't available. It was my first wood working project and I'm pretty stoked

[@DIYPETE]

Nice work William!

[@samuelobregon5521]

I love the cooler it's pretty easy to make, the only thing I would add, is a small wood box or tray under the bottle opener to collect the bottle caps.

[@marksmith5237]

This is the kind of woodwork I enjoy, with a little help it can be done well by us mere mortals. Great Vid. best from the UK

[@justanotherguy8791]

Check out Steve Ramsy woodworkiung for mere mortals. Wait I bet you have based off of that comment

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks 👍

[@DIYPETE]

Steve has an awesome channel and is a great dude!

[@suzanneleslie3549]

Thank you for the project idea... I recently finished my cooler; giving it as a gift to my Son & family...They love it... added side shelves both right & left...

[@DIYPETE]

That's great James! Awesome job, I'm sure it was a hit with your sons family. Keep up the good work.

[@brandonjuarez3723]

From all this Corona Virus stuff going on I wanna be prouductive while staying home so I’ll be sure to work on this project. Thank you so much since this is a gift to my dad!

[@cgingermany]

Well played Brandon. Well played brother!

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun!

[@jimcab1853]

Great build. I've built and sold 2 of these and the build couldn't be more straight forward. Doesn't take much time either. My kinda build. Keep it up!

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

In the mountains, snow for ice and Moose Drool. You my friend are living large. Great video.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching! Hard to beat Moose Drool :)

[@markguarry2230]

I built one for my wife for her birthday. It turn out great. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Mark!

[@allenwheeler1713]

I want to thank you for your great Corn hole board set plans, I was able sell the one's I made which helped me when I needed some extra money in these crazy times.

[@DIYPETE]

Wonderful!

[@DrHavok1]

lol dislikes?!?! how could anyone possibly dislike this video/project and be taken seriously?..... thanks Pete great job

[@DIYPETE]

DrHavok1 Thanks!

[@heathermoffitt7080]

Hi I just saw these at a wedding. They were so cool. I'm so glad theirs a video on how to do this so I can do this for my daughter's wedding. Thank you so much.

[@DIYPETE]

They'll be great for your daughters wedding. We just used a couple at my younger brothers wedding and they were a "hit" :) Best of luck with the building!

[@julianstone2018]

Thank you Pete. I replicated this project, with a few alteration (bigger) and added my favorite sports teams.

[@raulcardenas6086]

Hell yeah!!! I'm telling my brother about this cooler mini-project so we can build 1 or maybe 2 who knows...

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear!

[@pedroponce4436]

Hi pete. my son and i. we just finished building a cooler chest just like the one you did in the video came out real nice thanks to your video and ideas. we sure will enjoy it for this Fourth of July weekend thanks again.

[@DIYPETE]

Great job Pedro, and have an amazing Fourth!

[@gwaites6329]

not gonna lie. i have no where neer enough tools or skill to make something like this but it is so amazing! preaty badass build for sure

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarkRedshaw2]

2x4's make for solid kreg construction and it looks great. Much better design than the others I have researched.

[@DIYPETE]

Mark Redshaw Thanks!

[@bernie9728]

I'm a little late to the party, but the only thing I would do different would be to add a magnet below the bottle opener to catch the caps. I really like this idea. Wish I had thought of it. Good Job.

[@jennifer7685]

Bernie Payne and move the spigot to the bottom

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@jamescahill9606]

Just finished building mine following your plans. My cooler was a bit bigger so made some adjustments, came out great. 😅

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

Looked at this video for the sixth time I made several with different finishes. Good work I enjoy

[@DIYPETE]

Great job with all the projects. Cheers!

[@kevinturk23]

purchased the cooler and materials today. hope to have it done this weekend..thanks

[@DIYPETE]

+easterlake Have fun with this and I can't wait to see your new ice chest!

[@richweir5186]

Well how did it come out?

[@FrostedFlake420]

Glad I stumbled on this channel. Boseman Montana is amazing, we loved coming down from calgary every summer

[@zurler]

This is a fantastic video and I'm so glad it was the first one I looked at. The build has commenced! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@rolandwesley3720]

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[@randyelliott2494]

@Roland Wesley instablaster ;)

[@rolandwesley3720]

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[@rolandwesley3720]

@Randy Elliott it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my account!

[@randyelliott2494]

@Roland Wesley You are welcome :)

[@boogy0024]

Awesome stuff! This video was quick enough to not get tired of watching, but still had all the important tips and instructions that a beginner like myself needs. When i return from my deployment, I am definitely referencing this video again. Thanks, Pete!

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers Manny, glad you liked the video! Thank you for your service!

[@madameblueberry2608]

I just saw one of these at Costco. I am going to have to build one myself. Awesome video!

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear from you!

[@BrandonWest87]

Fantastic video Pete! I'm in the middle of repairing/rebuilding my 30+ year old decks at my house...they're in ROUGH shape and frankly quite dangerous. Once I get the decks repaired/replaced as needed, I'm going to be adding a pergola for cover and then planning my "outdoor kitchen" build for my various grills. Your cooler idea is fantastic and I'm going to LOVE integrating your idea into the kitchen build. Thank you so much for the inspiration and instructive video. Liked and subbed!

[@DIYPETE]

Hope your projects went well this summer Brandon! Great to hear from you!

[@BrandonWest87]

DIY PETE Thanks! One deck is nearly complete. Used rebar reinforced copper pipe for the vertical balusters, pergola supports are up, though no pergola yet. I’m still jonesing to get that cooler built to hang next to the grill! 😁

[@MrReggie0721]

Thanks for the video and instructions, I built one with Eastern Cedar and it turned out awesome. Wish I could post a pic of it.

[@johngee5817]

I Also Want to Add I Like How Your coolers support is nice and beefy.. a cooler with melted water gets heavy and with some the other cooler builds I have seen using cedar slants to me seem like over time it would sag or even break under pressure .. all in all I love it and plan to build one for my living room to in crop into my small home theater setup

[@DIYPETE]

John Gee Thanks John!

[@remerman11]

Hands down, best video showing how to do this! I am planning to build a 60" table that will incorporate this exact design concept. This will go great with my new Oklahoma Joe's 3 in 1 BBQ smoker.

[@DIYPETE]

That's going to be awesome!! Can't wait to hear how the build goes. Cheers!

[@jims9447]

Greetings from Flathead Lake, Montana! I want to thank you for posting this how-to video. I followed your video and made one very close to the one you made, and it turned out awesome. Very easy to make. I've had a lot of compliments on it. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Hey Jim! I hope all is well up in the Flathead area, I was just up there in August! Thanks so much for giving the project a shot, and great work completing it. Thanks for commenting and take care up in NW Montana!

[@cgingermany]

I finished mine yesterday and although its a little different here and there my neighbors and my friends whom I shared pictures with are wanting one! So I shared your video with them :D Thank you for the great idea and tutorial sir!

[@billmaroney5866]

Almost done with mine...working on the cover...I don't have a table saw, so ripping the 2x4s down to 2x2 is a challenge

[@cgingermany]

@@billmaroney5866 if you have clamps you can use those to hold them steady. It takes readjusting them once or twice but it's doable.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome job Ed!

[@DIYPETE]

Nice!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for chiming in Ed!

[@codywebb4075]

Am building this now. You made a nice and easy to follow video. Thanks Dude.

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun with the build!

[@burntsider8457]

Well done! And good video editing. No wasted time.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@gregoryjhickman]

It was a blast, thanks for having us!

[@DIYPETE]

Greg Hickman Thanks for coming out to visit Greg!

[@mcsuchnsuch]

I admire the passion you have in sharing your great work.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks, I appreciate it! :)

Came across this project just Now. Excellent Idea and even better execution!!! Awesome

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Pepe!

+DIY PETE I'm actually building one right now. Will send the pictures of the progress. Thanks !!!!

[@machiox9951]

watching these 'DIY' videos and projects are addicting...love this project.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for watching Machio!

[@geolisadrag-racing2349]

GREAT video! any thumb downs had to be mistakes. I love that you used the pocket hole jig. I got one last birthday & I am always looking for simple pocket hole projects. What a beautiful finished project that didn't require a lot of complicated cuts etc. I have some medical disabilities so will likely have to shave a few steps off. I'm thinking that if I find a cooler with an attractive finish, maybe stainless, I can skip all the skirting. I'll be using pine so an ebony stain with a stainless cooler may work (won't be as gorgeous as your cedar ice chest). But, that's what i liked about your design and instructions, you left room for builder to make changes. I'm subscribing so i can check out some of your other projects. Looks like you often add led lighting & i am a rgb led light addict so I'm sure I'll try many of your projects. Thanks again for a great video,. Lisa

[@DarksouIjah]

Great spring/summer project! Thanks!

[@josephfuldan]

You are the best man and yes I will do that when i am home as I have the same size of your cooler box to make it more sophisticated and cool...

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@richardhatt6541]

I like to build the cooler into the frame. I do 45⁰ corners on the top with a biscuit to keep them even and trap the cooler instead of shims. I also use more weathered cedar, people like the look around here. I make the rough box around the cooler and put the legs on the frame. For the body of the cooler I do ship lap joints so not to see the actual cooler.

[@johnmanfra4224]

Great job Pete!

[@jasonclift7253]

Putting one together this weekend for my son's birthday - thank you for helping us DIY wanna be's :)

[@DIYPETE]

Hope it went well!

[@paulshaw9355]

thankyou very much , I made them at 36, but I will need tio trim , because it is wobbly and I don't know why because they are all 36 in. almost done now , I'm giving to my son who just got his first house as a house warming gift. looking forward to your projects. ill send pic when I'm donepaul

[@DIYPETE]

Can't wait to see some project photos, good work!

[@HENASEA5]

Nice job Pete. May consider bottle cap catcher below the opener.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much! I actually ended up finding an aluminum cap catcher on amazon and it works perfect!

[@salvadortorres3276]

Best cooler vid I've seen. Good job.

[@DIYPETE]

Wow, thanks!

[@desalvo66]

great presentation, concise and sharp to the point.. I thought about using liquid foam in future diy build.. to increase the insulating value..

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks and great idea!

[@kevinyu8663]

Absolutely loved this~!

[@CarneSuhDude]

I plan on doing this but with Pallets from Craiglist. I like the shelf idea.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@roberttrull2525]

Looks like a fun project for gifts.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@JillyTheGreat]

Amazing! We can't wait to try this

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun with the build!

[@mdhonze]

Hey Pete...this is a very cool video and I am going to try and do this project. I do not have all the tools that you have and you make it look very easy but I am determined. Thank you for posting this video and I think that you really love the pocket holes...lol...be well.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching and I hope all is well!

[@seancanney4547]

Really nice job. Easy to follow and well done. Thanks!

[@tstabler5170]

Totally bad ass! Great job young man

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@WHH203]

Thanks! great 👍 my next project !

[@extendedp1]

nice looking build. I would have added insulation to the box to make it a super cooler, if I was going to all of this trouble though.

[@DIYPETE]

Excellent!

[@matthewclement1792]

However,the igloo or coleman cooler hold ice for 2 or 3 days...how long of a party do you need...Lol

[@markk3701]

272 people are trolls, nice job! I am now a subscriber.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@TheYonper]

Awesome! Thanks

[@hazelinglis2594]

Your video is fantastic !! I'm going to make a couple for xmas gifts !!! And one for me ! Thank you very much for posting. I'm going to be watching you.

[@DIYPETE]

Hazel Inglis Glad you enjoy these Hazel, thanks for the compliments! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Be sure to post photos of your projects.

[@hazelinglis2594]

DIY PETE Woodworking is in my blood. Has been for years. I think it got passed to me from my Mother. If I could only be as good as her one day. I do a bit of everything. I mean "everything !". I get into my workshop and I enter "The Zone". I get lost for hours. Just my tools and Me. Love it Love it.

[@sandytablet8190]

Great informative video .

[@davidcroix]

I love this, so cool !

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@robot8371]

Thanks for the video. Made mine using your method and it came out great

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear Felix!

[@lenarich3403]

Excellent video Pete -- thanks for posting!

[@DIYPETE]

Thank you Lena!

[@benc4104]

What a Great video & Cheers 🍻

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much!

[@THEGREEDYCOUPLE]

Best detailed video, thank you! And thanks for using something other than pallets lol, I really don't feel like breaking a pallet down. Going to make this soon.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Cross family!! Hope all is well!

[@jamescahill9606]

Came out great, thanks!

[@rigobertogordillo5081]

wow... I wish I could I build something like that.. I will try tho ...very good quality video and directions..i really appreciate your handy work

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching! I think you could build it:)

[@bertomanalich]

I would put a little bottle cap catcher under the opener. Great video!

[@DIYPETE]

That's a great idea!

[@MrPlacer365]

muy bonito trabajo cuando haga la mia lo voy a postear para que la vean

[@swank1975]

Nice, I need to build one of these. Thanks for posting. My wife loves that Moose Drool beer.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Mike! Yeah gotta love Big Sky Brewery! Cheers

[@fog1257]

The best DIY channel on youtube. Keep on going! Greetings from Sweden!

[@DIYPETE]

+Gustav Ferdman Thanks Gustav!! Appreciate the compliments and the views from Sweden. Cheers, my friend!

[@heythere3780]

These are the tools you'll need to have or "barrow" lol that was awesome!

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers

[@beastking55]

I MEAURED MINE 3 TIMES AND STILL SCREWED IT UP

[@drudrew2297]

the view at 10:39 is emmaculate! what a beautiful view off the deck! like if you caught that glimpse!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks, cheers!

[@venkateshacchary.g2582]

U r cool guy I thought it but I did it fine .....and commenty was fine .... measures twice before cutting .....is golden word u used .... because it has happened to me bro..... Pl create some more ...one was left on that if created a art of drawing on by help of CNC machining it would fine by take care my lord bless u with new creation

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching

[@lowrider9367]

OK, I like your videos. I am in the electrical field for my day job & wood worker by night!!! My wife & I enjoy your vids. I gotta say that you have literally buried your panel!!! This poses a bit of a fire hazard. But back to watching your build stuff!!!

[@DIYPETE]

+lowrider9367 Hi! Thanks for reaching out. That was the old workbench the person who owned my home before me built, and it definitely was super close to the panel. I've since built a new work bench and there is much more space between them. Thanks for watching!

[@That_TSLA_Dude]

Amazing work sir!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@dgottaski]

Dude Whats up from Nor Cack!!! you just gave me my next project!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching! Hope all is well!

[@conflictofincest6629]

Dude that's a great idea Good job man

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@ArkansasBikernet]

Hey DIY PETE...can you be a little more specific on the plumbing parts of this build. I am in the process of building my second one of these, but I want to use PVC on the drain part this time (the last time I used an iron pipe and the spigot sweated a lot...I noticed you used PVC pipe...I just need to know what you call the parts to make the seal inside the cooler and the pipe outside to the spigot. Thanks GREAT VIDEO.

[@alexzavala85]

increíble video felicidades y sigue adelante ☺

[@DIYPETE]

Gracias Alex!

[@LuisHernandez-pi2qr]

Dude!! You rule man!🤘👏

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks for watching!

[@miguelsilva470]

Great work man. I'm going to this project and finding your video is a great find... Thank you

[@DIYPETE]

Have fun!

[@yoitsjj]

Thanks for the idea Pete. Building it in our construction class. Keep up the good work and ideas DIY Pete You da man.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks J! Have fun with the project and enjoy that class!

[@johncoonradt9000]

Good instructions, I am going to make one out of pallet wood with a Shou Sugi Ban finish. then put a sealer on it to bring out the grain. I will send a picture when I am done if you don't mind.

[@DIYPETE]

+John Conrad Can't wait to see a photo! Have fun!

[@MoisesHernandez-dr1hd]

Muy buena explicacion compadre me gusta tu proyecto

[@DIYPETE]

Muchas Gracias

[@ThePieman1972]

Looks great! Going to try this in the spring. Thanks for sharing your video

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@YoTurnUpTheVolume100]

sick cooler man , looks great cant wait to make one

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@jesusiscomingsoon8956]

Nicely done 👍

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@NimbusDevOps]

Love the Moose Drool

[@DIYPETE]

Cheers!

[@davidchapa2717]

Great job boys

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!