DIY Wooden Beer Bottle Crate

[Jeepninja]

Very nicely done; I made a boxjoint jig, and will use that on the corners, which should look really cool, and be super strong. I'd think pine would need to be fairly thick, 5/8" or better to avoid risk of splitting. I might use 3/8 to 1/2" plywood (more stable w/ varied humidity and strong grain both directions), or glued up hardwood scraps. Where did you get that rope? Great idea that avoids LIGHT that other slot style handles allow to leak in.
Mark

The rope is just a plain hemp rope. Should be available from any hardware store. I got a router last year and have been trying different projects with it (just finished trimming a newly installed window with curly fiddleback maple). Dovetails are my next challenge to tackle.

 

[wilconrad]

Built 4 of these this past weekend in a 24 bottle version, I'm really happy with them, just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration!

Only made a slight change: I glued a piece of 1/4" dowel to the lid to use as a handle rather than drilling a hole.

 

[NinjaMedic]

Built 4 of these this past weekend in a 24 bottle version, I'm really happy with them, just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration!

Only made a slight change: I glued a piece of 1/4" dowel to the lid to use as a handle rather than drilling a hole.

Do you remember the measurements for the 24 bottle version?

 

[lowelldw]

Here is a site I found and made a few crates...also made a 6 pack from my own plans.

I'll post a pic when I get back from corned beef and cabbage....wife is ready and I just got done brewing and I'm taking a break!!

http://www.beerclings.com/beercrateplans/

 

[lowelldw]

Here is a picture of what I have made...

 

[wilconrad]

Do you remember the measurements for the 24 bottle version?

Long board: 18-1/2 x 11-3/4
Short board: 11-1/4 x 11-3/4
Bottom panel: 17-3/8 x 11-5/8
Top panel: 17-3/4 x 11-5/8
Groove inset: 1/2 (dado starts at 1/2" from edge of board)

Internal separators (long): 16-15/16 x 4-1/2
Internal separators (short): 11-3/16 x 4-1/2

 

[rjb84]

Do bombers fit? I've been thinking about building some crates like this for beers/ciders that I put in 16-22 oz bottles.

This is exactly what I was thinking! Might need some updated specs. My stepdad just moved about a mile away from me and is an incredible woodworker, so I'm about to get motivated and learn. This gives me something very functional for my life to learn on!