DIY 6-pack Bottle Caddy
The DIY beer & bottle caddy makes for an excellent gift or fun addition to home, garage or man cave decor.
This step-by-step guide makes building your very own 6-pack drink caddy an easy and fun project for anyone!
Download PDF Guide- (1) 1 in. x 8 in. x 96 in. Board (Actuals 3/4 in. x 7-1/4 in. x 96 in.)
- (1) 3/4 in. x 12 in. Galvanized Steel Pipe (Threaded)
- (2) 3/4 in. x 1 in. Iron Pipe Cap (Threaded)
- (1) Bottle Opener (Screw Mount)
- (1) Bottle of Wood Glue
- Optional: Wood Stain, Paint Brush
- Optional: If you want a similar look to our completed piece, stain the entire board first. Let dry before proceeding.
- Using the miter saw, cut the 1 in. x 8 in. x 96 in. board (actual is 3/4 in. x 7-1/4 in. x 96 in.) lengthwise into the follow sizes: (a) (2) 14 in. long sections (end pieces) (b) (4) 9 in. long sections (bottom, sides)
- Next, cut (1) 9 in. piece down to 5-3/4 in. WIDE - leave 9 in. long. This will be your bottom/base.
- Then cut (3) 9 in. pieces to 4-1/2 in. wide. Leave 9 in. long. These will be the sides & middle divider.
- Use the sander to sand the edges as desired to expose fresh wood if stained.
- Test fitment of all of the pieces. Make sure that the (4) pieces that are 9 in. long match in length - sand to match if needed.
- Next, measure 5-1/2 in. up each long side of the 7-1/4 in. x 14 in. end pieces and mark them. Then go to the opposite end and measure 2-1/4 in. in from the outer edge on each side and make a mark. Now use a straight edge to connect the marks, this will give you the cuts to make the ends taper inward at the top. Make these cuts with the jig saw or a sliding miter saw.
- Now measure 1-1/2 in. down from the top center of each end piece. Use the pipe cap to trace a circle with the top of the cap 1-1/2 in. down from the top. Use this to drill out a 1 in. hole to feed the pipe through. Do this on both end pieces. Insert pipe and attach caps.
- Begin assembly. Test fit all pieces, using clamps to hold ends to base. If fitment is satisfactory, disassemble and apply glue to bottom & side pieces and place ends and sides against bottom. Brace with clamps.
- Add glue to ends of middle divider, place between end pieces, centered. Allow all pieces to dry for recommended time on glue bottle.
- Using nail gun, nail the ends & sides.
- Screw bottle opener onto end piece.
- Fill with beverage of choice - enjoy responsibly! Share pictures with your friends and family & brag about your new Harbor Freight-inspired DIY 6-Pack Bottle Caddy!
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