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re: Built my own Cowboy/County/Coonass Cooler...
Posted on 6/11/12 at 3:41 pm to YOURADHERE
Posted on 6/11/12 at 3:41 pm to YOURADHERE
What do you think about the size of it?
I'd probably aim for a 54 qt cooler to build around. 94 seems like it'd be pretty damn big.
I'd probably aim for a 54 qt cooler to build around. 94 seems like it'd be pretty damn big.
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Posted on 6/11/12 at 3:46 pm to Slickback
I would want the Bay Boat seat size. Whatever that is.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 3:52 pm to Slickback
I'd rather it be a bit too big then it be a bit too small.
*that's what she said...
As it currently sits diminsions are about 40" x 20" x 40"T.
*that's what she said...
As it currently sits diminsions are about 40" x 20" x 40"T.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 5:32 pm to YOURADHERE
What changes do you plan on making?
Posted on 6/11/12 at 5:42 pm to YOURADHERE
So you pretty much built a box around an ice chest and put legs on it? Why? 
Posted on 6/11/12 at 6:07 pm to YOURADHERE
I would guess add up the material cost and the. $20-$25 an hour for labor. Maybe around $230?
Posted on 6/11/12 at 6:46 pm to Motorboat
quote:Not sure if serious.
Why?
Posted on 6/11/12 at 7:33 pm to drsung
quote:
What changes do you plan on making?
Well I followed the plans which used 90 degree cuts and overlapping to cover the fresh cuts on the corners. I ended up wasting some wood. After I finished I realized I could've just used 45 degree cuts, saved some wood and it would've looked more professional I guess you could say. I know for the next one. Also my next one I want to cover in old tin and then trim the edges in old cypress wood. I'll see how that works out.
This post was edited on 6/11/12 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 6/11/12 at 7:34 pm to YOURADHERE
IWDFI (I would drink from it)
Posted on 6/11/12 at 7:58 pm to Uncle JackD
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:12 pm to YOURADHERE
quote:
my powpow
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:30 pm to Boats n Hose
Cypress is pretty awesome.
One cook thing to do with stuff like that is take the pine stuff and hit it with a cutting torch on the outside faces to give it a really old weathered look. Just make sure you don't go crazy with it.
One cook thing to do with stuff like that is take the pine stuff and hit it with a cutting torch on the outside faces to give it a really old weathered look. Just make sure you don't go crazy with it.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 8:34 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I've seen that done on a plaque for an antler mount. Looks good
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:29 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Well I have a cutting torch...time to experiment a little. Might be a good option to help cover some of the fresh cuts on this old wood.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:33 pm to YOURADHERE
quote:Run it through a planer- unless you're after the older look. I like both and just sharing a thought that came to mind.
I gather old cypress is worth a pretty penny
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:34 pm to YOURADHERE
Try it on some scraps. It gives it a very cool look.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:35 pm to YOURADHERE
How is the chest set in it?
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:40 pm to Geauxtiga
Check the link I posted in the first post. Basically just build the frame to the diminsions of the chest so that it'll fit snugly in place. You want it to be a tight fit that way your lid will always stay sealed properly. I had to give it a few taps to set the chest in the frame.
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:50 pm to YOURADHERE
quote:Thx. I went back and saw.
Check the link I posted in the first post. Basically just build the frame to the diminsions of the chest so that it'll fit snugly in place. You want it to be a tight fit that way your lid will always stay sealed properly.
One question still. What keeps the lid from falling when you lift on the wood?
Posted on 6/11/12 at 9:56 pm to Geauxtiga
After the bottom is done you set the lid on. You build a frame around the lid using 1x4's and I used some 2.5" screws to hold the frame to the lid. Then just cover it just like you do the chest portion.
Eta: I believe I'm understanding your question correctly.
Eta: I believe I'm understanding your question correctly.
This post was edited on 6/11/12 at 9:57 pm
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