How Do You Make A Wooden Ice Chest?
A wooden ice chest is a fun, rustic way to go back to the old days before there were plastic materials. Many people call these coolers “cowboy coolers” because they have that rustic appearance. Some ice chests can be made only from wood and metal, but that is very hard to make water tight and insulated. These plans use wood to contain an already finished ice chest made of plastic or Styrofoam. This is safer for the contents of the chest, as well as much easier to insulate. This way you can have the convenience of a modern ice chest with the appearance of an old-fashioned one. Measure the dimensions of the ice chest that you want to cover. Cut the top of the chest loose from the bottom, so that it fits better. You will have to design the wood cover so that it completely covers the old chest, as well as fit together snugly. Basically you are making a cover for the old chest. Once you know what design you need, cut the wood according to your plans. Sand the wood before placing around the
