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DIY: How to design and build your own mini fridge

Aug. 17, 2017

If you have the patience, the skills, and the right supplies, you can construct your own mini fridge for a fraction of the cost.

Mini refrigerators are a staple of dorm rooms, man caves, and garage workshops across the country. But if you have the patience, the skills, and the right supplies, you can construct your own mini fridge for a fraction of the cost. Martina from the Natural Nerd YouTube channel recently designed and built her own mini fridge, which is capable of chilling five half-liter bottles at once. She was even able to add her own logo and customized graphics to the front and back of the fridge.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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