Build your own drink dispenser stand that flips to a carrying crate for way less than buying one. This free plan uses inexpensive cedar fence pickets to create a beautiful wood drink dispenser stand. Perfect for parties, weddings, picnics - and great for storing your drink dispensers too.
Step by step tutorial with photos and detailed diagrams, shopping list and cut list from Ana-White.com. Designed and built by Family DIYnamic
Building the Drink Dispenser Stand and Carrier
This drink dispenser stand was super easy to build! First, I cut all my boards using a compound miter saw - but you could also use a circular saw or jigsaw for cuts.
Cutting the Handles
Since this drink dispenser stand flips to become a carrier for the drink dispensers, I wanted handles to help hold it. You could use hardware pulls as well. Here's how I cut my handles out:
I first drilled two holes with a spade bit. Then I connected the two holes together with jigsaw cuts.
Building the Drink Dispenser Crate
Once the handles were cut, I can start building. I used brad nails to build - you can also use screws or staples - all work great, just a matter of tool availability and fastener preference. GLUE is essential if using nails or staples.
I built two sides identical, with the 1x2 attach on the inside. The 1x2 also works as a support for heavy drinks.
Then I attached the 1x2 for the bottom frame - this is all detailed in the plans below.
With the two sides done, I can now add the front and back pieces - it's starting to take shape!
The bottom pieces fit inside and attach to the 1x2s. Also nail from the outsides.
Free Drink Dispenser Stand Plans
Here's the free plans so you can build it too. Please send in photos when you are done, we love seeing and sharing your projects!
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Preparation
- 1 - 1x2 - 4 feet long
- 3 - 6' x 3-1/2" wide cedar fence pickets (can also use 1x4s but some measurements will need adjustment, cut as you go)
- 1" brad nails or staples
- wood glue suitable for exterior use
- 4 - 1x2 @ 5-1/2" - corner supports
- 2 - 1x2 @ 17-1/2" - bottom supports
- 4 - 3-1/2" wide cedar fence pickets @ 13" - sides with handles
- 4 - 3-1/2" wide cedar fence pickets @ 17-1/2" - longer sides without handles
- 5 - 3-1/2" wide cedar fence pickets @ 11-3/4" - bottom
Instructions
Step 1
Build the inner 1x2 frame first, build two identical.
Step 2
Add the side panel pieces to the outsides of the 1x2 frames.
Step 3
Add the end pieces to the two side pieces.
Step 4
Add the bottom.
Drill out handles and cut with jigsaw or add hardware handles.
