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  1. 6th January 2010, 10:11 PM #1
    Coxwa
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    Red face Esky / Cooler / Ice Box

    Gday, for some reason i have decided i would like to make my own esky. I think basically i will box in some 40mm polystyrene insulation board with marine ply, rubber seal around the rim and then i coat it with some sort of resin or epoxy, very basic i know, thats why im here.
    Does anyone have any info on anything to do with this project? I had a bit of a look on the net but cant find much. Help would be much appreciated

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  3. 8th January 2010, 02:46 AM #2
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    Funny you ask I want to do the same thing.

    I wonder though that the cost of it will make it not worth doing?
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  4. 8th January 2010, 08:10 AM #3
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    Way cool idea. Old styro fruit crates could be segmented for the insulation. A great chance to show off some fancy joinery and exotic timbers.

    Of course it will be more expensive than a commercially manufactured cooler, I saw some in GO LO for $4.95 for little six pack jobbies. But I guess you dont get into woodwork to save money , I got in for the kicks and the chicks.
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  5. 8th January 2010, 08:27 PM #4
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    I think it will be just a little bit more than $4.95 and maybe one that holds a couple of cartons of beer with some room to spare. But if i can't make it there's always GO-LO!!
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  6. 8th January 2010, 09:07 PM #5
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    A guy I studied with a number of years ago fibreglassed a custom made cooler to fit the back of his ute. Something about B&S balls and paddock parties.

    Anyways, make it look good on the outside and fibreglass the inside to seal it.

    Other thing I have done is sandwiched 40mm polystyrene between colorbond steel. Made just like a toolbox with latches and handles and sealed with food grade silicone sealant.
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