Classic Ice Box Plan

Recapture an important part of history by building a traditional styled Icebox. The Ice box may be modified to serve as a storage cabinet for small appliances, electronic units, kitchen supplies, bathroom goods or any special purpose.

This project is appropriate for intermediate woodworkers. Construction methods used include tongue and groove joinery and doweling. Cabinet features basic frame and panel and face frame design. Decorative elements include cove molding and router details. A router and other common workshop tools are needed for construction.

Primary building materials include hardwood plywood and cove molding. To complement a traditional appearance, authentically styled reproductions of icebox hardware should be installed.

Dimension for the Icebox is: 47-1/4" High x 44" Wide x 22" Deep.

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1) Submitted by Ron Sommerville, from Bridgeton, NJ on 4/7/2010 Customer Rating: I used the Classic Icebox Hardware Kit (98625) to make the panels for my Jenn-Air refrigerator. I removed the hardware protective finish with a wire brush and darkened the hardware using your brass darkening solution for an aged, distressed look. I put a stainless steel pin through the latch to make it solid. I now have an "old" icebox in my 200 year old farmhouse. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

2) Submitted by Kevin Schultz, from Lamont, ALBERTA on 4/4/2007 This project was interesting and turned out awesome, yes, you have to use your brain to improvise, but it was fun to build with my 12 & 14 year olds.

3) Submitted by Dave, from E.Peoria, IL on 2/5/2012 Customer Rating: I made mine out of cherry and finished it in tung oil. This plan is not for the beginner. I am a seasoned woodworker and I deviated from the plans in a couple of places. I used 1/2" solid cherry and 1/2 laped the joints for the panels and I did the face frame a little different. Over all the plans were good to get the dimensions from.

4) Submitted by Jerry Bahl, from Wichita, KS on 11/21/2006 The plans are horribly hard to follow and leave an enormous amount for granted. You can plan on doing a lot of studying and analysis. It would also be very helpful to have a bill of materials. This project is not for the amateur. Editors note: A materials list with measurements for all pieces is included as part of this plan.

5) Submitted by John Tripp, from Hebron , KY on 11/2/2006 The plan does not contain near enough detail for measurments of grooves, dados etc. Also, it is impossible to get 3/8" oak plywood, I had to glue 1/4" to 1/8" luan.

6) Submitted by Jack Miller, from Savanna, IL on 10/27/2009 Customer Rating: The plans are extremely difficult to follow. Not near enough detail for the average hobby woodworker, and the description seems to jump around too much without finishing the last described action.

7) Submitted by Paul Chouinard, from San Antonio, TX on 9/16/2010 Customer Rating: Caution! These plans are not for beginners!

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