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A 2x4-framed cooler housing clad in reclaimed pallet boards, with a hinged, glued-on cooler lid built into the top.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg posts | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36" | Pine or fir | ☐ |
| Top frame short rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20" | Pine or fir | ☐ |
| Frame long rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26" | Pine or fir | ☐ |
| Bottom support slats Height set after test-fitting the actual cooler. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17" | Pine or fir | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cooler Test-fit before finalizing the frame's bottom support height. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine or fir, 2x4, 8 ft The structural frame. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pallet boards Salvaged or purchased — clads the outside of the frame and the lid. | 20 sq ft | ☐ |
| Hinges | 2 set | ☐ |
| Polyurethane construction adhesive Rated for bonding plastic to wood (e.g. Loctite PL Premium) — standard wood glue will not hold the plastic cooler lid to its wood frame. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, short Pallet stock is often thinner than dimensional lumber — use short nails to avoid punching through. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Towel hook or bottle opener Optional. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.