| Project by Wendy Henrikson | posted 02-14-2012 04:06 PM | 4229 views | 3 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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This beverage cooler was made from juniper and barnwood.
The lid was created from old barnwood and the lid is wrapped with old metal. On the lid I handforged a metal handle and welded it to an old sickle tooth, I also added some lether and spurs.
After hollowing out the inside with a chainsaw I added a liner to keep ice and beverages.
To the outside of the cooler after sanding it down I added some old barbed wire and pounded out old metal to wrap the base of the cooler to match the lid.
-- Wendy, Oregon, http://www.ranchcityfurnishings.com
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junipercanyon
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#1 posted 02-14-2012 04:24 PM
Great project. I’ve had the concept for this in my head for a while, but the details hadn’t come to me yet. I love the details you put into this, and the mix of materials is great. Thanks for sharing, that is a very cool piece. Its pretty cool what can be created out of an old stump!
-- Juniper Canyon Design
HawkDriver
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#2 posted 02-14-2012 05:03 PM
Wendy!
That is an awesome project to say the least. My favorite projects on LJs are ones that incorporate other materials besides wood. The details are extraordinary. I love the metal and leather work!
Could you explain the process in hollowing it out with the chainsaw?
Thanks for sharing!
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Will Mego
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#3 posted 02-14-2012 06:49 PM
this is so cool! I too would like more details on what sounds like the dangerous process of chainsaw hollowing.
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DiamondWW
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#4 posted 02-15-2012 12:54 AM
That is such a cool idea. Very impressive.
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papasteve
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#5 posted 02-15-2012 03:35 AM
Great idea, I like it!
-- Even if we don't know how, we can still try.
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#6 posted 02-15-2012 12:45 PM
A cooler for beverages. I like it. Thats a work of art.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
StumpyNubs
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#7 posted 02-15-2012 01:30 PM
Put that next to the saloon doors and you have a regular old west waterin’ hole! Thanks for posting!
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Wendy Henrikson
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#8 posted 02-15-2012 01:40 PM
All I can say is be careful and go slow with the chainsaw…
-- Wendy, Oregon, http://www.ranchcityfurnishings.com
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