Asked on Sep 20, 2015
Help! How would I insulate this box attractively to hold ice?
by Sandy
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I am turning this old tackle box into a beautiful wine cooler. I am struggling with the best and most attractive way to insulate the right side of the cooler (to hold ice for white wine). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, I am on a budget.
Thank you
Thank you
11 answers
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I would see if I could find a stryofoam container in the right size. I think this would be your easiest (and cheapest) option. I would explore at your local recycle depot.
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Valerie
on Sep 21, 2015
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Or line it with foam board and caulk the seams. I would drip some holes in the wood bottom (just in case something leaks) so the water could get out.
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Trudy
on Sep 21, 2015
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How about trying to find an insulated bag. They are not expensive and I think it would serve the purpose.
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Janet Pizaro
on Sep 21, 2015
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think I might use a couple of the right size buckets/ cylinders that would be removable and waterproof
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Cathy C
on Sep 21, 2015
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Get a tote that it fits in and then wheels with axial then get insulation foam work it from bottom up and use it as a cooler
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Jonny Appleseed
on Sep 21, 2015
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How about lining it with foam board, caulking the seams (as mentioned above), and since you'd like it to be beautiful...cover it with cork sheeting, with a border of wine corks sliced lengthwise. You'd have to investigate the most effective glue to use.
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M. Glass
on Sep 21, 2015
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I think I would just buy the bottle/can shaped freezer packs and use them to hold the bottles stationary and keep them cool at the same time...Buuuuut that's jus me.
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Charles Prock
on Sep 21, 2015
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Go to a glass shop and see if they have any sheets of styrofoam. Cut to size, and insert. I would recommend lining a removeable insert though, possibly made from metal sheeting . . . reused duct work?
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Dee
on Sep 21, 2015
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very easy to buy insulated lunch bags at the dollar store and they should hold two bottles each. velcro them together. or use bungie cords. some lunch bags can hold dry things others can hold ice. works well. have fun.
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Kathy Rick-Altschuler
on Sep 21, 2015
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You could likely get rigid styrofoam insulation for a reasonable price at your local builders store. It's usually used to insulate the outside of basement walls, so it will be sturdy but easy to cut to size. You could leave it unfinished, or use paint or plastic fabric to 'pretty-fy' it.
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Deb Titus
on Sep 21, 2015
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Spray foam at Home Depot insulation
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Jonny Appleseed
on Jan 13, 2016
Valerie
on Sep 21, 2015
Trudy
on Sep 21, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 21, 2015
Cathy C
on Sep 21, 2015
M. Glass
on Sep 21, 2015
Charles Prock
on Sep 21, 2015
Dee
on Sep 21, 2015
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