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Friday, January 27, 2012

Tricked-out BBQ caddy

Over a month ago, Warren and I started brainstorming ideas for an Australia Day project. I learned a lot about the customs and traditions associated with the holiday. Ever heard of a Pavlova? It's a dessert commonly served on Australia Day. I thought about making a special cake box for one, but the thought of making an actual Pavlova to put in it seemed daunting.

But really Australia Day sounds a lot like the 4th of July here in the U.S. Lots of backyard activities, but mainly barbecue and beer. So I came across the idea of combining the two into one BBQ caddy. But not just a serving tray: a totally pimped-out, over-the-top caddy.

Naturally, a campy extravaganza of a video was in order.



10 comments:

  1. What? You didn't finish up with a "The End" on a girl like the one near the beginning of the video? Just for the fun of it? I'm disappointed. Nice box, by the way.

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  2. Doh! I can't believe I missed that opportunity!

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  3. Thanks to you Steve, Australia Day will never be the same.
    jim

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  4. Oh McGoo you've done it again!
    Great video Steve. Great project too.

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  5. Brenton RawlingsJan 27, 2012 07:16 PM

    Great video Steve... once again the genius that is WWFM putting to rest the age old confusing debate of naming summer footwear vs the special 'mummy/daddy' underwear. Mine will definitely be referred to as flip-flops from now on lol.

    However I think your caddy needs a bit more pimping out... for example you missed the opportunity to make the extra beer storage... well... refridgerated... maybe next time..

    Looking forward to next Friday's vid :)

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  6. A little off topic.

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  7. WoodyWoodWreckerJan 28, 2012 06:08 PM

    Great video but there is are two things which need to be addressed. Where is the bottle opener and is there a latch that keeps the beer storage compartment closed? Wouldn't want to loose the beer and more importantly, you want a way to open them after have several of them.

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  8. Beer storage: thought about adding a cooler but figured I can easily drink 4 beers before they get cold. Should have had a bigger compartment though.

    Needed a bottle opener. I wanted to attach one of those wall-attached types on the outside but I couldn't find one in time!

    The beer compartment has a magnetic latch.

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    1. Should perhaps have clarified: That beer compartment is sized to fit four _American_ beers.

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  9. do you have a pdf of that caddyI just might build one for myself

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