Budget Bar Build

[Gear101]

Really nice build, going to look good in the spot, in the house when it is done. I also like the color and wood combo.

 

[BeardedIdiot]

Lookin good! Hopefully I'll get a chance to renovate my basement in a few years, and when I do I plan on doing a built in bar. I love seeing how you guys here on HBT do your builds to get idea's. That cove cutting on a table saw would save a LOT of money on bar rail...

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

By my estimate pre-made unstained red oak bar rail would have cost me $280, after shipping, for the amount needed. I made mine for around $130. That's $8.13/ft rather than $17.50/ft. Thanks for all the comments . I am looking to finish this weekend and I will total all my costs.

 

[captainoverspray]

what type of trim did you use on the back side? The same bar rail you made or did you do something different?

 

[bobeer]

Very nice build man! Can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing!

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

what type of trim did you use on the back side? The same bar rail you made or did you do something different?

When I cut the stepped portions out of the bar rail I ended up with (2) 3/4"x2" and (2) 3/4"x1" strips. I used these to the trim on the back side of the bar total 20'. I then made some shoe and quarter round out of the remaining strips from the shorter step for a total of 16'. I bought another true 2"x6"x8' plank and made 16' of 3/4 qtr rnd, 16' of 2"x1" base board, and 64' of 3/8"x1" strips to cover seems and corners. More pictures to come.

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

Well here are some pictures of the finished product. I ended up at a material cost of about $400 but I would say I have a damn good bar for $400 bucks.

 

[patthebrewer]

Nice!!!! Great job man

 

[BrewingPrepper]

awesome job bro...

 

[steber]

Awesome build! Can't beat it for $400

 

[Jbird]

Holy cow man nice job. I live in Cali I'm next.

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

Thanks Yall!! I am extremely happy of how it turned out.

 

[Oldskooler]

Great job, good work man

 

[kenmyfam]

Nice job. Will post some of mine soon. Back bar is complete and main bar is at around 75%

 

[HoppedupDad]

Nice work I know you said it was on a budget what was the final tally?
I am looking at a bar build and I have no idea what it will cost. This will give an idea.

 

[PurpleJeepXJ]

About $400 but I already had cases of flooring staples, finish nails, brads, and pin nails so I would say somewhere around $475 if I had to buy all those.

 

[jcav]

Congrats on an excellent job! You should be very proud of yourself. I have enjoyed this thread and following your progress.

Cheers!


John

 

[rdann87]

Most excellent Job.

Looks like a great place to throw a few back

 

[HoppedupDad]

About $400 but I already had cases of flooring staples, finish nails, brads, and pin nails so I would say somewhere around $475 if I had to buy all those.

Thanks for this post it was great!!
Prices will be slightly higher up here in Canada because they always are. Maybe its the snow or something ;-)
At least its a jumping off point.

 

[kenmyfam]

Thanks for this post it was great!!
Prices will be slightly higher up here in Canada because they always are. Maybe its the snow or something ;-)
At least its a jumping off point.

PM me if you want some Canadian info. Just built this back bar and am about 75% into the main bar. Will open my own thread on this soon.

 

[Oldskooler]

Beautiful work.