Simple Drip Tray for front kegerator ($9)

[BigJoeBrew]

I have never posted photos on HBT, so apologies for any issues. I was scouring this board for ideas on a simple, but mostly made drip tray. This one I made using a magnetic tool organizer 12"x4" from Harbor Freight ($8 using 20%off coupon) and a heat vent I cut down that I got from Habitat Restore ($1). Common heat vents come in 12"x4" sizes, but couldn't find one I liked yet. Let me know what you think!

 

[flars]

The tool holders on the sides could hold custom bottle openers with an attached shaft, like the shaft of a screw driver.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

I thought about maybe a bottle opener just on a carabiner.

 

[Patrick87]

I was thinking about the exact same thing, but was worried about how strong the magnets are. Can you put two full pints on the drip tray without it falling or sliding down the fridge?

 

[medicmike63]

I like it. Great idea!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

@Patrick87 - I will give it a try today and report back hopefully with a picture.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

It works. Not sure how long I would leave them there. Only two of the four magnets are in contact, but my fridge is slightly curved. On a flat surface it would be really really solid.

 

[d3track]

Great minds think alike - got mine at menards
You can see where I cut my vent cover along the back to fit in the holder

 

[Transamguy77]

That's a great idea! I'm putting that on the beer to do list.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Nice one d3track. Did it come in black or did you paint it?

 

[Patrick87]

Cool, I'll have to pick one of those up. Thanks for testing it!

 

[Gabbs1228]

Yep, going to get this done this week. I've been looking for a cheap DIY drip tray and this will work great. I did notice that a package of earth magnets at harbor freight is like $3-$4 so I might glue some on the tray just for extra support. Probably not needed but a cheap way of keeping it from falling off.

 

[d3track]

Nice one d3track. Did it come in black or did you paint it?

Actually it did come in black! I painted the vent cover though.