snap up a partner and some baseball glove to assemble this dewy-eyed — but hardy — cinder block bar .

A backyard bar does n’t have to be an expensive build - in feature . you could get all the fun of having anoutdoor barin just one good afternoon by building one yourself . This DIY stripe is made from concrete blocks , so it wo n’t put a huge dent in your wallet and it will stand up to strong winds and dreary atmospheric condition . Take reward of the cinder auction block ' hollow shape to stash away glassware , towel , and shakers . You ’ll be quick for your next barbecue in no meter .

Before you begin , shape the width and location you want for your DIY outdoor taproom , since the pulley units are very heavy to move when finish . Once assemble , pigment parts of your barroom legs as desire with piss - base paint for a finished look .

birds-eye view illustration of how to create concrete block bar

Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour

What You’ll Need

Equipment / Tools

Materials

Instructions

Make Cuts

Cut your wood to the below dimension .

Set the Blocks

For the concrete blockage base , lay out the city block as shown in the diagram as level 1 . These will be the two legs of your bar . The further asunder you place them , the longer your bar will stretch . Adhere the blocks that posture next to each other using concrete glue .

From there , act your way up building the residual of the cake using the diagram . In - between each layer should be concrete glue . When you are done , the top layer should have two concrete stop on either side . Let sit for the glue to dry out .

Cut Bar Top

For the bar top , hatful and tape together the three 1 x 6 - in table so the edges are even on one end . edit about ½ inch from the diametric close so they are flawlessly cut down to the same distance . Cut the boardsto span the length of the concrete base , reserving the remnant . ( We cut ours to 72 column inch with an 8 - inch overhang on both ends . )

Brace Bar Top

Lay the boards side by side on a matte surface , rough side up , and space aside slightly . ( We used ass as spacers . ) Measure the width of the three boards , then burn the leftover pieces to that width to take form three braces that will go underneath the bar top . Screw one brace at each destruction of the bar top , then attach the third duo in the heart .

Install Bar Aprons

Measure the length of the front of the legal community top . reduce ½ in from a 1 x 3 - column inch board to get a clean undercut , then write out it to the duration of the front of the bar top , allow the remnant . recapitulate with the other 1 x 3 - in board for the back , reserving the leftovers . tie the front and back apron to the barroom top . We urge predrilling all holes . reprise for the short sides of the bar . Sand all boundary .

Paint and Set Bar Top

Paint the bar top and let dry . habituate concrete mucilage to bind the top to the cake legs . You may require a partner to help lift the top and set it in place .

Add Finishing Touches

Once all the glue has dried and the bar is done , fill it with goodies . put a bottle of vino , dozens of napkins , supererogatory cups , or a bowl of lime in the block snug . Fill the stripe with plant for a natural look .

completed concrete block bar with buffet of fruit lemonade and desserts

Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour

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