If you’re looking for a cool DIY gift, a magnetic bottle opener is a unique gift that is really easy to make! The cool part is using hidden high power magnets that catch the caps as they fall. Uncle Lou will think it’s magic!

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To make this DIY Magnetic bottle opener you’ll need the following:

MATERIALS

Wood approx. 4 x 11

Bottle openerÂ http://amzn.to/2BWKa0k

Neodymium magnetsÂ http://amzn.to/2BYcVtB

Krazy glueÂ http://amzn.to/2C87WYc

Â¾ inch screws

Wood stainÂ http://amzn.to/2AhJodY

Silicone (optional)Â http://amzn.to/2ykgrMV







TOOLS

Forstner bit (same size as magnet or bigger)Â http://amzn.to/2ykdDPB

Countersink drill bitÂ http://amzn.to/2imH4Lk

DrillÂ http://amzn.to/2Af75nb

Orbital SanderÂ http://amzn.to/2iNdH5M

Palm routerÂ http://amzn.to/2i1cNFu

Round over bitÂ http://amzn.to/2A2WzSK

Nitrile glovesÂ http://amzn.to/2iqLjpz

Prep the Face

For this project I used a leftover piece of 4 x 11 poplar that I pulled from myÂ lumber storage cart.

I started by making countersunk pilot holes centered at 1/2″ from the top and bottom of the piece of wood (this is for mounting the plaque to the wall).

Next I centered the bottle opener in the top third of the plaque and made pilot holes.

I then used myÂ palm routerÂ with aÂ 1/4″ round over bitÂ to profile the edges and finished off by sanding down the plaque until smooth.







Make the Magnet Holes

In order for the bottle caps to magically stick to the plaque, I used powerful magnets calledÂ neodymium magnets. You can used one really strong magnet, or several small magnets. I ended up using two 25 mm x 5 mm magnets with a pulling force of 19 lbs. each.

Flip over the plaque and make holes for the magnets using a Forstner bit. I made the hole as deep as possible without punching through. Ideally you want to use aÂ Forstner bitÂ the same size as your magnets, but the closest I had was 35 mm, so I went with that.

Assemble

Now that all the holes are made, you can apply the finish of your choice. I went with just my favorite stain,Â Early Amercian.

After the stain had dried, I used a dab ofÂ Krazy glueÂ to set the magnets into place. I then filled the rest of the hole with some silicone for good measure.

All that’s left is to mount theÂ bottle openerÂ with two screws.

Enjoy!

I’ll be gifting this one, so I didn’t mount it to the wall, but the pre-drilled holes will make the job easy for the lucky recipient.

If you haven’t already,Â check out the videoÂ to see it in action. This thing can hold dozens of caps!