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Home built bar with mini fridge

So I have an extra room in my house, and i've always wanted my own bar. So I finally got around to start working on it and this is the final result.

I apologize that I have not had time to add much detail to the steps but there are some rough designs that I worked off of that are on linked on the next step. If you have questions please post them and I'll try to respond or add the the instructable.

Thanks!

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Step 1Design

The design that I worked off of is from this site, http://www.captainfletch.com/projects/furniture/bar/eycbar.asp There are some definite flaws in the design but overall it works out nicely.

1. The bar top is too close to the bottom "work area" and 2. The work area does not extend back very far leaving little work space. So I shifted the top forward leaving some of the 2x4's exposed. This was not to be desired but still works well.

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9 comments

Jan 15, 2012. 1:49 PMtmuck says:

looks fantastic, i'm starting on my own variation this weekend. did you use 2x4s or 1x4s?

Nov 23, 2011. 4:41 PMtmccormack4 says:

Great tutorial man would it be possible to get the dimensions of the top and bottom shelfs and the width of the frame thanks man looks great

May 17, 2011. 3:43 PMicebilly says:

I looked for a long time for someone to show me how to build in my room an inexpensive and beautiful bar! thank you for the idea.

Apr 17, 2011. 3:47 AMcraig3 says:

I just build my own version of this, changed the plans a bit but still from this basic design, so thanks for putting it up. i wouldnt of made mine if i hadn't of seen yours.

Apr 8, 2011. 3:33 AMcraig3 says:

How big is the fridge?

Mar 9, 2011. 2:28 AMcraig3 says:

Is there a change to get a good shot of the back of it,?

Mar 10, 2011. 6:04 PM

zmatt (author) says:

Back is still un-finished, I need to take some time to put shelves in or something and make it look nice.

Feb 28, 2011. 6:39 PMgunnerjake81 says:

this is great. been looking for bar plans for my own bar. looks classy and it is a great starting point for mine. i will add some personal touches of my own but this is beautiful for a DIY project and best of all, it doesn't look cheap.