> Didja ever notice that you can't get a good camping/picnicing cooler
> anymore? My parents have an old aluminum cooler from the 60's that's still
> in great shape, but all that's available in stores now is cheap
> blow-molded polyethylene junk.

> Howzabout making one with strips? Make the side panels by staggering the
> strips 1/4" so that they interlock somewhat like a dove-tail joint.
> Create a box-within-a-box with R-board or some other foam insulation in
> betwixt, a foam rubber seal, and some nice brass hardware to accent...

that idea is right up there with all the other "Gee, i wish i thought of that....." bet it would make a great "for sell" item as well. good job Brian!!