How to Make a Grill Caddy

Use this chart and cutlist for the DIY grill caddy.

For the 1- x 8-inch x 8-foot board:

• 2 end pieces: 10 inches
• 1 bottom piece: 18 inches

For the 1- x 4-inch x 8-foot board:

• 2 side pieces: 19.5 inches
• 1 insert piece: 18 inches

• Measure and then mark common boards using the measurements in the cutlist, above.
  Use the chart for further reference.

• Cut along the marks you have made using a circular saw.
• Once cut, take both 10-inch ends and measure 5 1/2 inches down the 10-inch side and make a mark.
• From that mark, measure 3 inches towards the center.
• Draw a line connecting the two points.
• Repeat the measure on the opposite side.
• Cut along your lines to create the “house-shaped ends.”
• Cut a dowel down to 18 1/2 inches in length.

Tip: Smooth out edges with a sanding sponge.

• Measure and drill a hole one inch from the top center of the narrow end of each of the house-shaped end pieces, using a 3/4-inch flat bit.
• Do not punch all the way through the boards. Go only 1/4-inch deep.

• Paint or stain the box and allow to completely dry.

• Take your 8- x 18-inch piece and lay it flat.
• Attach your two “house” ends using the brad nailer to the outside of the 18-inch section.
• Insert a 3/4-inch dowel into the drilled pockets on both sides, then secure with nails.
• Lay the box on its side and attach one 19 1/2-inch piece.
• Repeat on the other side.

• Place the 18-inch insert in the box standing on its long end, leaving enough width for storage.
• A 2 1/4-inch gap is recommended.
• Once in position, secure by nailing through each side.

• Center a bottle opener on the preferred end and attach using the screws provided with the hardware.