Where to buy the goods for a cooler

[pdonlin]

I'm thinking about picking this up http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3512888

$40 seems reasonable and its 120qt. For the price of one 150qt I could get two of these.

But, where does everyone get their cedar for putting inside the cooler? I know I could buy some cedar boxes, but is there a good place to just buy some small sheets that I could maybe line the cooler with? Whats the best option here?

Thanks for the input!

 

[Jagstownville]

Run a search on here for Ceder and Humidors.... There have been a couple of really good threads started and some great information that will help you!!!

Good Luck.

 

[MichiganM]

Bargainhumidors.com sells the sides and the bottom...but you'll need the dimensions. They don't build the top b/c every cooler's top is different.

 

[pdonlin]

Run a search on here for Ceder and Humidors.... There have been a couple of really good threads started and some great information that will help you!!!

Good Luck.

:blush: I probably should have searched for that first... I searched for a couple different combinations of cooler but didn't get a whole lot back. I'll checkout your link Jason, thanks.

 

[MichiganM]

If you have any trouble finding them, just shoot me a pm. I think it's like 30 bucks and some change for the 5 pieces. Good deal though if you wanna line your cooler with some nice cedar.

 

[BradMc]

Thanks for the info, I'm in need of the same thing ......:thumbsup:

 

[MichiganM]

No problem Brad. Anything to help out a fellow BOTL!

 

[pdonlin]

I wasn't able to find any cedar on their website, but then again for $30 I might rather just get some cedar boxes. The cooler won't look that fancy anyway so it isnt like the inside needs to be dressed up.

 

[MichiganM]

Wow, sorry about that. I just looked at the site, and they must have taken down the cedar offering. They were selling it less than 2 months ago when I was looking for shelves myself. That's too bad, sorry for the bogus info!

 

[pdonlin]

Oh well, its the thought that counts

Now the search for cheap cedar boxes... might checkout the local B&M

 

[AZsteelman]

my local B&M gives me free boxes...check yours out, dude.

 

[pdonlin]

I'll give it a shot. I don't do alot of business there, I think in total I've shopped there three times. That might matter, but then again, chances are good that the boxes just get thrown away.

I guess if that fails there is another larger store about 30mins from me (they have 3 walkins vs 1) and they probably move more product through there.

 

[AZsteelman]

dude, if they won't give you some or at least sell them to you really cheap, let me know and I'll pick you up a few and ship them to ya!

 

[caudio51]

my local B&M gives me free boxes...check yours out, dude.

ditto :thumbsup:

 

[MichiganM]

Mine sells dress boxes for a buck a piece. Need any let me know.

 

[98smokes]

my local B&M charges $4-$5 for empty cedar boxes. they suck

 

[Headbanger]

my local B&M charges $4-$5 for empty cedar boxes. they suck

Same thing, maybe that is why I rarely buy there :argh: . I found a bunch online from Ebay. Nice offer from the brothers.

 

[Jagstownville]

Same thing, maybe that is why I rarely buy there :argh: . I found a bunch online from Ebay. Nice offer from the brothers.

Well, sometimes when you support a local B&M frequently, they may be more likely to 'help' you out. I stopped by mine the other day and he gave me a couple and said "no charge", so I ended up buying like $20 worth of sticks. :thumbsup: Seems to work for me.

 

[caudio51]

Yep, support the store and they support you. You shouldn't be expecting freebies right off the bat.

 

[Two Jacks]

I picked up some nice non oozing (non sap cedar) off of ebay. Did a search and picked up 4-5 nices sized pieces pretty cheap. They were almost the right size. I just use them as shelves in my 165qt igloo. Cut them a bit and sanded the edges and they fit perfect. You really do not need to line the cooler with cedar. As everyone said, empty boxes do the trick just fine. I just have some cedar shelves as I stood my cooler up to save some space in my closet, but with a pound of beads, the cooler holds temp/humidity like a rock.
Just MO!