Outdoor Bar

PROJECT PLAN

This plan turns any space into a party

space.
An outdoor bar is the perfect companion For construction, after the main frame is BUILD TIME
to any deck, patio, or porch. It offers a built, the countertops are installed and the

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place to store and serve drinks in style. shelving pieces are placed within. In a few
short hours, your bar will be ready for years
This project features storage below the of outdoor enjoyment. HRS
counter that includes adjustable shelving
and accommodates a 40-gallon cooler.
The staggered counter height is ideal for DIFFICULTY
both making drinks and serving guests.

The outside cladding of this piece is built

from decking boards that come with a COST
beautiful milled edge for a finished look.
$ $ $ $ $

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Read instructions to familiarize yourself

with the entire process before beginning.
Always double-check measurements
before making cuts – Great Southern Wood is
not responsible for incorrect cuts.
Select and use the best faces of boards
on the outside of assemblies.
Pre-drill holes before attaching screws. Set
1 " drill bit inside combination countersink bit
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to appropriate depth for each screw length

called for.
Wood glue is optional. If you choose to use
it, apply to surfaces before attaching parts,
and be sure to wipe up excess with a damp
cloth.
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Because wood stock can vary, dry-fit sub-

assemblies as needed to ensure dependent
parts align. Make any adjustments needed to
part dimensions before final assembly.
The cut list is based on the following actual
dimensions for KDAT board stock:

1x2 3
4"1 1 2"
x
1x4 3 " x 31 "
4 2

1x6 3 " x 51 "

4 2

1x8 3 " x 7 1 "

4 4

4 x6 7 " x 5 1 4"
5
8

2x2 1 1 2" x 1 1 2"

2x4 1 3 8" x 3 1 4"
2x6 1 3 8" x 5 1 4"
2x10 1 1 2" x 9 1 8"
4x4 3 1 4" x 3 1 4"

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OVERALL SIZE

TOP

53 ½"

FRONT SIDE

51"

39"

Note: Diagrams not to scale.

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS

SEQUENCE OF BUILD

1: FRAME & SIDE WALLS 2: BACK & MIDDLE WALLS + WORK SURFACE

3: BAR TOP & SHELVES 4: FINISHING

BUILD TIME
CUTTING ASSEMBLY FINISHING TOTAL TOTAL

1 + 4 + 1 = 6 36
HR HRS HR HRS STEPS

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

TOOLS
MATERIALS

22x 5
4x6x10' YellaWood brand pressure
®

treated pine

4x 2x4x10' YellaWood ® brand pressure

treated pine

2x 1x4x10' YellaWood ® brand pressure Pencil Measuring Miter saw

treated pine tape (or chop saw)

3x 2x2x10' YellaWood ® brand pressure

treated pine

HARDWARE
½ LB BOX
1 1 4" wood screws + appropriate bit Table saw Drill / driver Mallet

2" wood screws + appropriate bit

2 1 2" wood screws + appropriate bit
3 1 2" wood screws + appropriate bit

OTHER
Wood shims Clamps Combination Radial sander
(two at least 5' long – bar countersink bit (or sanding block)
clamps recommended) (with 3" long 1
8" bit)
WOOD FINISHING
YellaWood Protector® Stain & Sealer

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Work gloves
Combination square Damp cloth Waterproof
Dust mask (including level) (optional) wood glue
(optional)
Safety glasses
Ear protection

Notes:
Consider using YellaWood® brand KDAT and higher grade
products to achieve more professional results. Paint/Stain
Brush
Choose boards with minimal irregularity to get the most out
of the stock. The following cut list shows maximum nesting
of parts per board. If unsure about board quality, purchase 1
extra piece of each board type.
If you'd like to construct the HACK version of this plan, skip
ahead and add that material list to your purchase list.

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CROSS-CUT DIAGRAMS

PREP:
Proceed to cut all parts listed below unless noted otherwise. Be sure to label all parts so
CROSS-CUT ALL PARTS
you know which ones to use for the Assembly Steps that follow.

5 4 x6x10' STOCK

22 BOARDS

A A
CROSS-CUT TO PART #

40" A 6x A A
50" B 13x
39 1 2" F 4x A A
39 1 2" G* 1x
49 1 4" H 3x B B
47 1 2" I 2x
52" K 4x B B
23 1 4" N 26x
B B

B B

B B

B B

B F

F F F

G* H

H H

I I

K K

K K

N N N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N

* Requires rip cuts – see next page.

Note: Diagrams not to scale.

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CROSS-CUT DIAGRAMS

PREP:
Proceed to cut all parts listed below unless noted otherwise. Be sure to label all parts so
CROSS-CUT ALL PARTS
you know which ones to use for the Assembly Steps that follow.

2x4x10' STOCK
4 BOARDS

CROSS-CUT TO PART # D D E
47 1 2" D 4x D D E
24 1 2" E 10x
E E E E

E E E E

1x4x10' STOCK
2 BOARDS

L* L*
CROSS-CUT TO PART #
M* M*
21 3 4" L* 2x
53 1 2" M* 2x

2x2x10' STOCK
3 BOARDS
C C C C

CROSS-CUT TO PART # C C C C

26" C 8x J J
21 3 4" J 2x

* Requires rips cuts – see below.

G - DETAIL (TOP)

RIP-CUT TO PART # "

2 1 2" G 1x
L - DETAIL (TOP)
2 1 2" L 2x
2 1 2" M 2x "

M - DETAIL (TOP)

"

Note: Diagrams not to scale.

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 1:
FRAME & SIDE WALLS

TOOLS SUPPLIES

Drill / driver Pencil Measuring Clamps Combination Combination square Mallet 2" screws
countersink bit (including level)
tape (at least 5') 2 1 2 " screws
(with 3" long 1 8 " bit)
3 1 2 " screws

4x
B

6x
A

4x
C

4x
D 10x
E

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 1:
FRAME & SIDE WALLS

1 2 3

Begin by placing three Parts (A) and two Ensuring that the total length of the boards Lay a Part (C) 16 1 8" from the bottom edges.
Parts (B) on a flat work surface with 1 4" plus spacers equals 27 1 4", block up the Measure and mark both ends to draw a pencil
spacers placed between them. Place the best bottom edges and secure boards with a line.
board faces facedown on the table. clamp.

4 5 6

Secure Part (C) to the boards with two 2" Lay the second Part (C) 25 5 8" from the Secure Part (C) to the board with two 2"
screws per board. bottom edges. screws per board.

7 8 9

Repeat this step in a mirrored fashion for the To create the two frames, secure two Parts Place two Parts (E) inside the rectangle so they
other wall. (D) to two Parts (E) with two 2 1 2" screws are centered and spaced 7 8" apart from each
per joint to form a 90-degree rectangle. Use other. Use a mallet if needed. Secure with two
bar clamps to help maintain a square joint as 2 1 2" screws.
needed.

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 1:
FRAME & SIDE WALLS

10 11 12

Build a second rectangle frame identical to Then, place a Part (E) inside the rectangle's Repeat this on the other short end and secure
the first, and then set the first one aside. For short side on top of the spacers. These will lift to the frame with two 2 1 2" screws.
the second frame, place 1 4" spacers inside the 2x4s a bit so that, when flipped, they are
the short ends flat on the table. the main feet for the unit.

13 14 15

Next, flip the second frame on the work Once the bottom frame is attached to the side Continue securing the top frame until all
surface and attach the side walls using four walls, place the unit on the ground and secure boards are joined.
3 1 2" screws per board. the top frame so it is flush with the lower part
of the side walls. Use clamps as needed, and
attach with 3 1 2" screws.

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WALLS
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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 2:
BACK & MIDDLE WALLS + WORK SURFACE

TOOLS SUPPLIES

Drill / driver Pencil Measuring Clamps Combination Level 2" screws

(at least 5') countersink bit (from combination
tape square) Wood shims
(with 3" long 1 8 " bit)

9x
B

2x
I
3x
H

1x
G 4x
F

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 2:
BACK & MIDDLE WALLS + WORK SURFACE

16 17 18

Attach the first Parts (B) to either end of the Flip assembly if desired and evenly space Drop in Parts (F) and (G) in between the
bar, securing from the frame side if visible the remaining Parts (B) and attach to both center of the frames. Note that Part (G)
screw heads are not desired. Use four 2" frames. The spacing should be close to 1 4", is ripped so that it will fit easily within the
screws per board. but measure your stock. middle frame. It is placed at the back of the
middle wall.

19 20 21

Use 1
4" spacers at the top and bottom. Secure with 2" screws at the top. Finish by securing the bottoms of Parts (F)
and (G) to the bottom frame.

22 23 24

Place a Part (H) on the top surface and Matching the spacing of the side walls Secure Parts (I) to complete the countertop.
secure with 2" screws after ensuring it is below, attach the remaining Parts (H). Once complete, check that the bar is
flush on all edges. level on the ground. Use shims under the
protruding 2x4s on the base frame as
needed.

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+ WORK SURFACE
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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 3:
BAR TOP & SHELVES

TOOLS SUPPLIES

Drill / driver Pencil Measuring Clamps Combination Level Mallet 1 1 4" screws
(at least 5') countersink bit (from combination
tape square) 2" screws
(with 3" long 1 8 " bit)

2x
L

4x
K
2x
M
J

2x

26x
N

4x
C

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 3:
BAR TOP & SHELVES

25 26 27

Using a level, place a Part (N) Using the line as a guide, clamp and secure Repeat Steps 25-26 for the upper Part (C),
perpendicularly on top of a Part (C), and Part (C) to the middle wall using two 2" and then place another Part (C) on top of
move Part (C) up and down until the level screws per board. both secured pieces and pencil-mark screw
bubble is in the middle. Mark a line above hole guides in between the ones you made.
Part (C) with a pencil.

28 29 30

Using the marks as guides, secure the Add support Parts (J) to the outside of Parts Repeat Step 29 on the other side of the bar.
opposite Parts (C) so that they avoid the (B) with two 2" screws per board.
screws on the other side. Use the same
method of finding level to its mirrored side
with a spare Part (N).

31 32 33

Next, place Parts (K) on the very top of the Attach the first and last board with two Evenly space the remaining boards and
bar. 1 1 4" screws per board, avoiding the screws attach.
perpendicular in the support pieces.

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ASSEMBLY

SECTION 3:
BAR TOP & SHELVES

34 35

Attach apron Parts (M) and (L) to the Fill in the bottom of the bar storage with
outside edges with two 1 1 4" screws Parts (N), and choose the shelves you'd like
vertically placed to complete the bar top. to have available. Some space can be left
open if a cooler is desired to be placed on
the bottom shelf.

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FINISHING

SECTION 4:
FINISHING

TOOLS

Radial sander Paint/Stain

(or sanding block) Brush

YellaWood® brand products provide the best available pressure treated lumber protection against rot, fungal decay, and termites.
Sanding edges is recommended to reduce snags and splintering. At a minimum, we recommend annual application of a water
repellent. You can also paint or stain it if you prefer.

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Ease any sharp edges using a radial We recommend long lasting YellaWood
sander or sanding block with medium grit. Protector® semi-transparent stain and
Apply preferred finish to the wood. water repellent wood sealer, the only stain
backed by the famous Yella Tag. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations for
application.

CONGRATULATIONS. ENJOY YOUR NEW OUTDOOR BAR!

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PROJECT PLAN

Keep the party moving anywhere with

this simple hack.
Here is a simple and easy hack for a sliding in wine glasses. After the holes are BUILD TIME
worry-free method for carrying wine and drilled and the slits are cut, sand the edges

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glasses. and you're ready to entertain with ease.

This is one of the simplest hacks, and HR

calls for a single piece of wood. It
contains a hole in the middle for the neck
of a bottle and four slits at the corners for DIFFICULTY

COST
$ $ $ $ $

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OVERALL SIZE

SIDE

4"
3

7 ½"

TOP

16 " holes drilled first,

3

then the slot is cut with a

jig-saw

2 5 8" from edge of middle

hole and midpoint of
radiating circle

1 1 4" 7 ½"
diameter

45°
miter-saw cut

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OVERVIEW OF STEPS

SEQUENCE OF BUILD

1: HOLES 2: STEM SLOTS

3: FINISHING

BUILD TIME
CUTTING FINISHING TOTAL IN JUST

½ + ½ = 1 6
HR HR HR STEPS

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

TOOLS
MATERIALS
1x 1x8x8' YellaWood ® brand pressure
treated pine

WOOD FINISHING
Pencil Measuring Miter saw
tape (or chop saw)
YellaWood Protector® Stain & Sealer

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Work gloves
Dust mask
1 1 4" Hole saw Jig saw 3
16 " Drill bit
Safety glasses
Ear protection

Notes:
Consider using YellaWood® brand KDAT and higher grade
products to achieve more professional results.
Clamps Drill / driver Radial sander
(or sanding block)

Paint/Stain
Brush

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ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL SECTIONS

1 2 3

Start by making a square piece out of the Measure and mark the center of the board Next, measure and mark four holes on the
1x8x8' stock by cross-cutting it to the same by lightly penciling two diagonals from each diagonals using the Diagrams page. Drill
dimension as its width, or about 7 1 2". corner. Clamp the piece to a work table and with a 3 16 " bit.
drill this center-point with a 1 1 4" hole-saw.
Note: If your glasses are large, move these holes further out
so that glass bowls don't hit each other. Test with glasses.

4 5 6

Draw straight lines tangent to the four holes, Finally, use a miter saw set to 45° and chop Ease any sharp edges using a radial
extending to the corners. Clamp the piece to about 1 8" off of each corner to ease the sander or sanding block with medium
a work table and insert the jigsaw blade into sharp points. You can also use a sander if grit. Apply preferred finish to the wood. To
the 3 16 " hole or begin at the corner. Follow desired. use, center the piece over the neck of a
the line to make the slots for the glass wine bottle and slide four glasses upside
stems. Do this on all four corners. down into the slots. Carry by the wine
bottle.

CONGRATULATIONS. ENJOY THE NEW UPGRADE FOR YOUR OUTDOOR BAR!

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FASTENER & HARDWARE INFORMATION

FOR INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS

Use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s YellaWood
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recommendations and the building codes for their intended use. As with any good products
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design and construction practices, treated wood should not be used in applications
methods
methods,and technologies
systems, of unrelated
and technologies
where trapped moisture or water can occur. Where design and/or actual conditions third parties. For
of unrelated thirddetails
parties. regarding
For details
allow for constant, repetitive or long periods of wet conditions, only stainless steel the Preservatives, methods, and
regarding the Preservatives, methods,
fasteners should be used. technologies
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technologies Southern
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Southern Wood Incorporated,
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FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS www.yellawood.com/preservative
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The following minimum galvanization levels may be used for connectors, joist write us at P.O. Boxor610,
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us at AL
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• Fasteners – nails, screws, etc. ASTM – A 153 (1 oz/ft²) products
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• Hardware – connectors, joist hangers, etc. ASTM – A 653 G90 (0.90 oz/ft²) Safety
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The effects of other building materials within a given assembly, along with
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and the yellow theare
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hardware and fasteners to use for a given project containing treated wood. federally registered trademarks of
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of Great Southern Wood Wood Preserving,
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Stainless Steel fasteners and hardware are required for Permanent Wood Foundations Incorporated.
Incorporated.
below grade and are recommended for use with treated wood in other severe exterior
applications such as swimming pools, salt water exposure, etc. Type 304 and 316 are Great
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Aluminum building products may be placed in direct contact with YellaWood® brand
products used for interior uses and above ground exterior applications such as decks,
fencing, and landscaping projects. Examples of aluminum products include siding,
roofing, gutters, door and window trim, flashing, nails, fasteners and other hardware
connectors. However, direct contact of treated products and aluminum building
products should be limited to code-compliant construction applications that provide
proper water drainage and do not allow the wood to be exposed to standing water or
water immersion.

We recommend you contact the aluminum building products manufacturer for its
recommendations regarding use of its aluminum products in contact with treated
wood in ground contact applications or when exposed to salt water, brackish water, or
chlorinated water, such as swimming pools or hot tubs.

Also check with the aluminum building products manufacturer regarding compatibility
with other chemicals and cleaning agents and the use of their aluminum products in
commercial, industrial, and specialty applications such as boat construction.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Consult the end tag to determine which preservative or preservative system was
used in the treatment of that particular product. YellaWood® brand products may DISPOSAL
be used in direct contact with aluminum building products when limited to code- RECOMMENDATIONS
compliant construction applications that provide proper water drainage and do not Preserved wood may be disposed of
allow the wood to be exposed to standing water or water immersion. in landfills or burned in commercial
• Use fasteners and other hardware that are in compliance with building codes for the or industrial incinerators or boilers in
accordance with federal, state and local
intended use. regulations.
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may
dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin.
• Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of
after construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Preserved wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect
contact with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact such as
fresh water docks and bridges.
• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances when the preservative may
become a component of food, animal feed or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be
used. If the wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during
construction, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including
untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to excessive
moisture conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood surface, wood should
be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining
surface mold. For more information, visit www.epa.gov.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state and
local building codes and ordinances governing construction in your area, and in
accordance with the National Design Specification® (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.

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