Cooler Bench | Build It | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler using cedar and copper.

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Tom Silva teaches Kevin O’Connor how to build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler. The cooler bench features a series of hinges to keep the lid secure on the top, a specially made copper bin, and insulation to keep beverages cool. The insulation is foil-face isocyanate rigid foam that is hidden between cedar and a copper bin. Tommy chose to use cedar as a frame for the bench because it is weather resistant and good for outside. Although he built his prototype with mahogany, cedar is a much lighter wood and will be easier to move around. Tom goes through the step by step process of making the fully functional cooler bench, so you too can make one of your own.

Time: 5-7 hours
Cost: $900
Skill Level: Hard

Tools:
Sliding compound miter saw [https://amzn.to/3fPqKBM]
Table saw [https://amzn.to/3uujj7e]
Benchtop thickness planer [https://amzn.to/3msPtx0]
Domino joiner [https://amzn.to/3cVWDXI]
Pocket hole jig [https://amzn.to/3mrG49b]
Mallet [https://amzn.to/3wCwNjm]
Drill [https://amzn.to/2PBwVyY]

Shopping List:
Cedar dimensional lumber [https://thd.co/3uwsEvs]
Copper bin [https://tinshop.co/]
Copper top piece [https://amzn.to/2Ric2sY]
Foil-faced rigid foam insulation [https://amzn.to/31UWm0N]
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Where to find it?
Tom and Kevin built the bench out of ipe deck boards, which can be found at any home center. Tom liked the idea of ipe for the bench so it could be used for either an indoor or outdoor application.

To cut all the boards to the proper dimensions and assemble the bench, Tom used a variety of tools, including a Domino Joiner, a Kapex KS120 sliding compound miter saw, a TS 55 circular saw, which are all manufactured by Festool (www.festoolusa.com), and an Industrial Table Saw from SawStop (https://www.sawstop.com/).

Tom and Kevin secured everything together using GRK #8 1-1/2” multi-purpose screws from GRK Fasteners (https://www.grkfasteners.com/) and some wood glue from Gorilla Glue (www.gorillatough.com).

All of the other tools and materials Tom and Kevin used to build the bench can be found at home centers.

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