Back yard bar build

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:25 am

While I'm waiting for parts for my brewery rebuild I needed something to keep me busy.
Knocked out a frame for a new backyard bar. My poor old tiki bar is sagging badly.
7' long, will have double door cabinets under. Considering doing one side insulated and refridgerated but not sure on that

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:29 am

Would love to see some others that folks have built on here, need ideas.

Post by **heartcut** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:01 pm

Been thinking along those lines for a replacement for mine. I intend to install electrical inside and out and a little sink with a small refrigerator on one side. I'd put a few diagonal braces on the frame, along with a center nailing brace on the long side. Thanks for the boost.

rager · Post by **rager** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:58 pm

id build mine large enough to hold my electric keg set up . a hole in the top of the bar top. riser coming-through . condenser and quart jat above. collect. drink and enjoy.

BoisBlancBoy · Post by **BoisBlancBoy** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:52 pm

If you plan on covering it with plywood you shouldn't need diagonal bracing.

Definitely need a cooler or a fridge installed or an ice dispenser!

Post by **firewater69** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:56 pm

Nice B.B, i love the look of the tiki bar in the background.

Post by **700G** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:57 pm

Here's my build although it's not outdoors:

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Post by **firewater69** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:03 pm

Very,very nice 700G. your handy work is superb.

Post by **700G** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:12 pm

Thanks, just wish I had the metal working skills too

. The clear coating on top is a pour on epoxy.

Post by **googe** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:35 pm

Looks like the bars been set belly (pun intended) hope you got some skills

. Nice work 700!!!!!.

W Pappy · Post by **W Pappy** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:01 am

Damned fine work there 700 beautiful house you have.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:52 am

nice 700g!!! have I seen that bar on a plans site??
great use of otherwise wasted space under the stairs.

I got more work done yesterday, going for sheet goods today will post more pics later.
I was going to refrigerate one entire side but don't think it's worth the expense when I can just put a mini fridge right in there.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:20 am

Quick progress update, ready for sheet material. Entire project has been built with recycled materials so far. Would like to continue with same so headed to the Restore for goodies.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:27 am

hey 700g... did you make your own bar rail or did you buy it? I'm going to try making it with cove cuts on my table saw today

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:29 am

googe wrote:Looks like the bars been set belly (pun intended) hope you got some skills . Nice work 700!!!!!.

haha, don't think I'm going for quite so elegant, I do like the LED lighting though and think I'll incorporate that idea

Post by **700G** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:48 am

Yeah I did buy the rail premade, didn't want to mess with making my own. I ordered it online somewhere. I didn't build it from any plans, just kinda wondered through Lowes and this is eventually what I ended up with.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:02 am

rockchucker22 wrote:BB, you can buy the bar rail premade, and it's the way to go trust me!

The bar rail is really expensive here in Canada, lots of great sites State side for it. I'll try my hand at making it first and see what happens. Kinda falls in nicely with the recycle quest.
A co worker lives in New York and our work season is starting soon, if need be he can bring some up for me.

On that not I got a bunch of left over T&G bead pine, looks great so far.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:07 pm

Getting there

W Pappy · Post by **W Pappy** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:28 pm

Damn you guys are killing me about 2 months ago I told the wife I wanted to put in a bar next year.Well I want one now hell guess I'll start bustin holes in that wall soon and surprise the wife hahaha.I'll do it while she's at work ha.Looks good bb I like it!

Post by **700G** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:12 pm

Looks like you're cruising right along Bellybuster, looking good!

Post by **700G** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:15 pm

I'm only getting started on my basement, I think I may grab some of these for behind the bar: http://www.customizeddesigns.com/led-fl ... s/1860.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:32 am

thanks guys, working on the bar top today. I have to make it removable to lighten the weight. We'll be using this for my Nieces wedding (outdoors) and it needs to travel to a different location.

Of course my calculations for the bead board left me 2 pieces shy...hohum

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:15 am

Almost there, bar top is removable

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:54 pm

First coat of stain, need a few more trim pieces yet for the corners and a face frame for the open side

Post by **googe** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:35 pm

Ok.you got skills

. Very nice belly

. Will look great when stained up!. I like timber but it doesn't like me!.

crazyk78 · Post by **crazyk78** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:14 am

Holy crap they are fantastic looking bars. Would love to see a beer tap on them too

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:00 pm

Trim work takes longer than building it, made my own bar rail, kept it simple

Post by **firewater69** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:10 pm

Nice work B.B., now i want one.

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