My sister Jackie and her friend Becky recently built an awesome cooler stand from pallets that they gave to my other sister as a gift.
I was amazed by the craftsmanship and detail they put into this stand and I can imagine the possibilities of painting the stand based on a team color which would make it the ultimate weekend football accessory.
Becky and Jackie have taken some step-by-step photos which are fairly easy to follow along but it will take some engineering on your part to work out the dimensions in regards to your individual cooler and the pallet lumber that you are working with.
Everything depends on the size of the ice cooler. The ice cooler that is a straight up rectangle works the best because the chest is built around the cooler rather than the ice cooler fitting the chest.
Follow this project from the photos and you’ll be on your way to cool brews from your own cooler stand.
Project credit: Becky Fajardo and Jackie Fortier
3 Comments
Tom Stevens
March 8, 2021 at 2:37 amCool idea! I was thinking of an added element to my cooler for the overall look of my lawn and landscape. I was going for a nature-type approach that’s why I was using wood or stone for every element I add. This idea and guide are totally awesome. You’re a rockstar man!
Terry Smith
March 9, 2021 at 5:44 amThis perfectly fits the theme of my outdoor barbecue patio in my garden. I was going for nature theme and was using mostly wood or stone as materials for my tools. Great luck bumping on your DIY article. Thanks!
Larry Coker
March 10, 2021 at 6:34 amI didn’t think of using wood as a cooler stand! The finished product looks very sleek while being elegant. My wife and I love it! In fact, after we read this article. we gathered our kids and started this as a family project. Thank you so much for sharing this!