DIY Wooden Beer Caddy

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Learn how to make a DIY wooden beer caddy with a bottle opener using these plans. This beer carrier has a bottle opener on the side . . . and makes the perfect gift!

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Skills Required: Intermediate Beginner.

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Materials:

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Instructions:

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2. Shape the handle. Mark the 7 3/4" x 3" piece of wood 1 1/4" from the top and then 2 1/2" from each side.

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3. Cut the angles. On the 9" pieces of wood, mark each side 5 1/2" from the bottom.

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4. Nail pieces together. Use the brad nailer to completely nail the frame together.

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DIY Wooden Beer Caddy

Learn how to make a DIY wooden beer caddy with a bottle opener using these plans. This beer carrier has a bottle opener on the side . . . and makes the perfect gift!

Skills Required: Intermediate Beginner.

You should have some experience with the tools required. Most of it is cutting straight lines, however, you’ll have to shape a handle.

Materials:

Poplar hobby board Brad nails Wood glue Sandpaper Danish oil Tack cloth Wall mounted bottle opener Miter saw Power drill Jigsaw Gauge nailer Forstner bit Phillips bit

Instructions:

1. Cut the boards using your saw according to the cut list in the notes.

2. Shape the handle. Mark the 7 3/4" x 3" piece of wood 1 1/4" from the top and then 2 1/2" from each side.

3. Cut the angles. On the 9" pieces of wood, mark each side 5 1/2" from the bottom.

4. Nail pieces together. Use the brad nailer to completely nail the frame together.

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