How to Make a DIY Drink Tote / Beer Tote / 6 Pack Holder
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Күн бұрынThis week I take some time to make drink tote or beer tote for carrying a 6 pack of bottled drinks, the perfect summer time addition to your picnic and BBQ outings.
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Making a DIY drink tote or drink carrier is a pretty easy woodworking project, but there are some things to watch out for in the design. First of all you want to make sure that the handle will clear the highest bottle and still leave room for a hand to clear the bottles, otherwise they can get scraped on the edges of the metal bottle caps. You will also want to make sure when you are measuring for sizes that the inside will have enough room for the bottles. In smaller projects like this it is easy to measure the bottles then omit the thickness of the wood an make the carrier a wee bit too small. One other consideration is, if you will be installing a wall mount bottle opener, it's best to keep it up a high on the tote as you can, otherwise it makes it awkward to open bottles if the opener is too low on the gable end.
All that said, this little drink carrier is a perfect like weekend project for many woodworkers. I could even be used as a small, inexpensive wooden feature for anyone who sells their woodcraft at garden markets, flea markets or swap meets. They are easy to put together and are real eye catchers, a perfect gift for anyone because there is such a variety of drinks you could put in them.
Have fun making this, it's a great, easy to make project for experienced and novice woodworkers alike and perfect for any man cave.
@Jkcreswell 2 жыл бұрын
OMG that is the most genius way to make a jig! Love it!
@ronc5386 8 жыл бұрын
Great idea Colin. Like the bottle opener and the angle cutting jig. Make a nice gift for sure.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Ron C Thanks Ron
@uvpatel14 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Everything is easy when you have proper tools Thank you
@xyloidify 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin, a great tip for making a jig to cut the angles!
@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@wardman21 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant jig! Thank you so much for this!
@rochestersoaresdelima1195 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Colin. I'm looking a simple jig like this since 2013. Thanks for sharing.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Rochester Soares de Lima Thanks for taking a moment to comment
@RCvolo 8 жыл бұрын
great idea Colin
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+RCvolo Thanks RC
@Silent-G 8 жыл бұрын
Great tips in this video! Thanks!
@hansdegroot8549 8 жыл бұрын
These are really awesome jigs. Easy to make but very helpful. Just great. Thanks for sharing.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Hans de Groot Thanks Hans ...
@MattHeere 8 жыл бұрын
Great little project Colin, and I'm going to have to make one of those thin strip fixtures for sure!
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Matt Heere Yes, been a few comments on that ...thanks Matt, enjoyed your radio antenna vid
@TheRussianWoodworker 8 жыл бұрын
Great video Colin! Thanks for sharing! I might try this!
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+The Russian Woodworker Thanks RW ... you keep up you vids too buddy, doing a good job
@logan5824 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Gives me lots of ideas.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Douglas Eilering Perfect , glad to hear Douglas
@KSFWG 8 жыл бұрын
Handy little jig that is quick and simple. I like it.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+KSFWG It is ... a cool little tote, thanks buddy
@dalemoskalyk1227 8 жыл бұрын
I don't cut a lot of angle's but that little jig is going to come in handy when I need to. Thanks!
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Dale Moskalyk NP ... glad to hear Dale, maybe you will share some pics of your work on the woodworkweb Forums ? Always nice to see what others are doing :)
@dalemoskalyk1227 8 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for the invite to your site. Right now all I've got is a cheap go pro knock off..but me and the grandson did start a project. So I'll see what i can post. thanks.
@cillyede 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Hu “cillyede” Ko Thanks for commenting
@Boomers_Bud 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Colin, great project idea and I like how you came up with the jig idea and help with centering the doweling jig. A great item for small shops to create for spring and summer craft shows. Saying that.... I have to get back to the shop as I have a craft show wine and cheese event tomorrow night. It will be fun. Take care. Derek
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+GiddyUp994 Derek ... you are the man for the cutting boards aren't you :) Chat soon ... Colin
@LZACCARO 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, great to see again, man. I liked this project. A good idea for a gift. Congrats. ZACCARO
@Mystipaoniz 8 жыл бұрын
nice! Interesting jig to cut the pieces at the same angle. :o I don't have the tools to do it your way but i'll try anyway "my way" with my basic tools and some pallet wood. I might need that thing soon for the barbecues and all ^^
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Mystipaoniz Thanks for your comment buddy, you are correct, no reason someone could not use hand tools for this, it would just take a bit longer ... yup, a great thing to take to BBQs .. you will be a hit with this little tote
@roylucas1027 8 жыл бұрын
nice job.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Roy Lucas Thanks Roy
@roforroid 8 жыл бұрын
Cool project. I think you need to fix that wobbly vise at 8:00
@big1finger 8 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention, we made these in school back in the 50s but made them longer to carry tools but the sides were solid. The ones we made went to the local nursery so they were not solid so water and dirt would fall out.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Finger Thanks Gary ...
@big1finger 8 жыл бұрын
Great tote. What I made the other day was a 9" cube for my granddaughter as she empties her boxes of toys so she can have something to stand on. I figured a 9" cube would be better to stand on just for the size. The joke was on me as she used it one day filled it with toys before going home leaving all the other boxes empty. She has never dumped the cube because the boxes are already empty., She has very few toys on the floor as she just wants to climb everything. I have ad requests for boxes from so many people. I charged $10 each and the wife says that is too much
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Finger Hey buddy, I think your price is just fine ... well, maybe even a bit low. These things take time and effort, Thanks for the fun story Gary, always good to hear from you
@dalemoskalyk1227 8 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how you made the thin strip jig? I make a lot of toys and boy would that come in handy.
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Dale Moskalyk Hi Dale, I Don't actually have vid on making the jig, I think I need to do that.
@billbattle2442 8 жыл бұрын
As usual another great project.Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the project?
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+bill battle Hi Bill, sure inside measurements, which are the important ones are 8.75" x 5.25" ... outside 9.5" x 5.75" but that will really depend on the thickness of material you use, height was 13" ... that should give you a good starting point
@bulkhead 8 жыл бұрын
Great idea with that jig. Did you cut it out on the band saw?
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Brundage Yes, good point Jason, I did cut it out on the bandsaw ... then sanded a couple of the bumpy spots
@Stealth170rl 8 жыл бұрын
thats a great dowel jig. what brand is it?
@daveknecht5252 8 жыл бұрын
It's a Dowlmax. They are expensive but amazingly versatile. They are worth every penny imho
@charliewood4158 8 жыл бұрын
I really like the jig for the thin pcs I have done it off the fence its a little scary
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Charlie Wood Thanks Charlie ... yes, going to do a vid on making that
@charliewood4158 8 жыл бұрын
+WoodWorkWeb Yes please while I still have 10 fingers Just kidding I am very safe that's why I like that jig
@krn14242 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin. How did you determine who deep to drill the dowel holes on the gable sides? Also, you mentioned a surprise... did I miss it?? kevin
@TheLunnyBear 8 жыл бұрын
I think the bottle opener was the surprise
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+krn14242 Hi Kevin, yes lunnybear is correct the surprise was the opener ... I guess I didn't present it the best :) The dowels were pretty easy to figure out, I just used the Dowelmax jig and used two of the pre-set holes, but the other thing you could do would be to use "dowel finders" for positioning too. Hope that helps ... THanks Buddy
@tullahomaC 8 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the bottle opener? Great tote!
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+tullahomaC I got mine from Canadian Tire, they are a bit hard to find, but I see lots list online ... that might be a good choice if you are not in a hurry
@wayneburba9457 8 жыл бұрын
Where are the plans for that table saw jig for thin cuts?
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Wayne Burba I don't actually have plans for that, but I see I am going to need to do vid on this ... stay tuned buddy :)
@WhoWantsToKnow81 8 жыл бұрын
That glue looks suspiciously like mustard :D
@haakonharnes 8 жыл бұрын
Did you get a new camera? The audio and video quality is great
@knecht105 8 жыл бұрын
+Håkon Harnes New camera a several months ago ... been fiddling with the sound to get it better, really appreciate your feedback on that, thanks buddy
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