In this diy video i ll show you how to make a magnetic bottle opener.
How to make a magnetic wall mounted bottle opener.
The first step is to drill holes for the magnets.
Add magnets and bottle opener.
The higher the number sandpaper you use the less coarse it is and will allow for a smoother finish.
Either use the clear polyurethane or the chalkboard paint to coat the wood.
Use a forstener bit that is the same diameter as your magnets.
If you don t have a drill press you could use a handheld drill and achieve the same result.
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Mark out the locations for the opener s magnets.
Flip your wooden plaque over and using a ruler and pencil mark off where you plan to put each magnet.
Drill holes for magnets.
Step 2 sand the board.
My piece of oak was 8 1 2 long and i mitered the corners 1 1 2 in at 45 degrees.
Diy magnetic bottle opener tutorial steps.
Step 4 mark out the locations for the opener s magnets.
Remove all traces of the sawdust with a cloth when finished.
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.
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Cut oak to length and miter corners.
Using a miter saw trim the board to 13.
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.
Trim the bottle opener board to size.
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Mount your bottle opener using your drill or a screwdriver and forearms mount your bottle opener to the wall.
Follow the directions from the manufacturer of the paint you are using.
I used my drill press with a 3 4 forstner bit and a 1 4 standard drill bit for my holes.
Route the edges optional step 3.
I chose to use a smaller screw for the bottom hole to provide for a more flush magnet area.
I found that a board 13 high was a good size and leaves room for a bunch of extra bottle caps.
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Step 3 stain the board.
These were to keep the magnet from knocking around inside the opener.