Ice Chest Repair

[TXArrowSlinger]

That is an outstanding fix! Good Job!

[barton575]

I have always used fiber glass mesh and rausin to repair cracks in ice chest myself.Works pretty good.Makes it stronger than new

[Atfulldraw]

Let me know if you figure out how to fix the "push button lock" on the igloos. I know you can buy a replacement kit, but I hate to spend good money when some southern engineering would work.

I don't ever use this on an ice chest, because I don't care if they latch or not.

On tool cases (like for nail guns, sawzalls) the plastic latches are always breaking....I but the cheap stretchy velco straps (the kind used for tying up extension cords, compressor hoses, etc.) and cut them so I have a little strap and the velcro.



Two rivets in the top and two rivets in the bottom.....

I'll get a pic and post up so it will be clear as mud!

[Casper82]

Thanks for the info, this will save a few dollars

[huntinfool]

I've been doing this for years. I use finish washers and the stainless screws to keep the heads from pulling through.

[Marine1]

good idea!!

[mnsherick]

Here is my solution (stolen from the fishing guides @ texoma), just used some sheet rubber cut to fit with some coarse screws. Lasts forever, also 'alligns' the lid perfectly everytime.

-Matt

[Kosto]

Awsome gotta do this

[rushmtrsports]

clever idea

[rushmtrsports]

I have 2 coolers in the shop that will now be fixed by the weekend.

[cajunsticker]

I use a piece of tow strap. On the last two icechests, I kept the towstrap hinges when I threw the ice chest away. Lasts forever.

[kaos1]

nice, i usually just went and picked up some new ones

[El Patron]

Great ideas, I've been through at least a dozen pair of hinges the last ten years.(3 ice chests).