How To Make A Magnetic Wall Mounted Bottle Opener

Diy magnetic bottle opener.

How to make a magnetic wall mounted bottle opener.

These were to keep the magnet from knocking around inside the opener. I found that a board 13 high was a good size and leaves room for a bunch of extra bottle caps. Once the finish coats were dry i dropped the magnet in between two rubber seals i got from the plumbing department of the hardware store. Mount your bottle opener using your drill or a screwdriver and forearms mount your bottle opener to the wall.

Route the edges optional step 3. My piece of oak was 8 1 2 long and i mitered the corners 1 1 2 in at 45 degrees. Step 1 trim the bottle opener board to size. Get it as soon as thu oct 1.

A bottle opener with a magnetic cap catcher is an easy diy project and makes for a gre. Follow the directions from the manufacturer of the paint you are using. 4 7 out of 5 stars 32. Cut oak to length and miter corners.

I chose to use a smaller screw for the bottom hole to provide for a more flush magnet area. Diy magnetic bottle opener tutorial steps. Drill holes for magnets. The higher the number sandpaper you use the less coarse it is and will allow for a smoother finish.

Using a miter saw trim the board to 13. If you don t have a drill press you could use a handheld drill and achieve the same result. Step 4 mark out the locations for the opener s magnets. Mark out the locations for the opener s magnets.

The size of your holes will depend on the size of magnets you have but i used 2 3 4 round n52 neodymium magnets for the cap catcher an 4 1 4 n35 neodymium magnets for the four corners which help the bottle opener mount to the fridge or other magnetic surface. Step 2 sand the board. In this diy video i ll show you how to make a magnetic bottle opener. I screwed the pieces together mounted it on the wall with lag screws and finally screwed in the bottle opener which covers the lags screws.

Use a forstener bit that is the same diameter as your magnets. Add magnets and bottle opener. My magnets and bit were both 1 in diameter. Step 3 stain the board.

I used my drill press with a 3 4 forstner bit and a 1 4 standard drill bit for my holes. Either use the clear polyurethane or the chalkboard paint to coat the wood. The first step is to drill holes for the magnets. Remove all traces of the sawdust with a cloth when finished.