A DIY beer caddy made from wood that holds a six pack of beer. Beer caddy plans to build a beer holder!
Servings 1Beer Caddy
Prep and Assembly 1hr15mins
Total Time 1hr15mins
Equipment
Drill
3" hole saw bit + bit set
Hammer or nail gun
Tape measure
Foam brush and rag
Ingredients
1piece1" x 8" x 6' lumber
1piece220 grit sand paper
1wood glueTitebond III is always a great choice
1box1-1/4" nailsFinish nails or nails for your nail gun or brad nailer
1canstain of your choiceI used provincial color.
1 piece64" long ropecut in half
6piecesDecorative upholstery tacks
Instructions
Cut The Wood
Three 12½” x 8″ pieces for the bottom, middle and top of the beer holder. This will give you 6 intersections that will mark the center of each 3″ hole. Measure and draw a light pencil line 2″ in from either edge on the long side, the entire length. Measure 6¼” in from either short side and draw a line across the width. Measure 2″ from the center width line towards the ends of the boards, drawing two more lines across the width. This will give you 6 intersections that will mark the center of each 3″ hole.Cut each hole out with your 3" hole saw bit.
Two 1″ x 8″ pieces for the lower side panels.
Two 1″ x 8″ pieces for the lower side panels.
Two 1½” x 8″ pieces for the side panels. Drill holes for the rope handle 2″ from either end as seen in the photos.
One 9″ x 1¼” for the handle. Drill holes for the rope handle 1″ from either end as seen in the photos.
Sand and Stain
Use your sandpaper to clean up any rough edges.
Stain the beer caddy with your color choice. Allow stain to dry completely; follow the instructions on the can.
Assembly
Attach the 1" pieces, end grain up, to the face of the solid 12.5" board at either end with glue and nails
Glue and nail the first 12.5" board with holes in it on top of the 1" pieces
Glue and nail the 1.5" pieces end grain up at either end of the caddy, on top of the first six pack ring board. Predrilling holes may be a good idea if you're using finish nails. Clamping the piece will also help here.
Place the final piece with holes in it on top, gluing and nailing that into place. Secure with nails at three points evenly across the wood. Conceal the nails with furniture tacks
Cut the rope into two 36" pieces. Pull the rope through either end of the handle. Slide the end of the ropes inside the end panel holes and tie in a knot to secure. Measure and double check that you're leaving the right amount for either side, there will be an excess rope to cut off.
Enjoy your beer caddy!
Video
Notes
This DIY beer caddy is a great weekend project and makes a great gift.