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2025 Customer Drawing - BUILD
Watch the process from start to finish as I investigate, design and create something special for Melissa and Ben.


Final stages the main component!
Finally getting into the fun stuff! I will have the main cooler component completed this week. The picture above is after I attached...

Mark Petrilla
Oct 53 min read
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Enter the pain of starting over...
There is a fine line between pain and pleasure. The agony of making a mistake can be so large that it's better to go through the pain of...

Mark Petrilla
Sep 143 min read
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The Pain Of Learning
A famous Michelin chef was once asked: "how did you get so good?" He said "It's all in the recovery, How to correct your mistakes."...

Mark Petrilla
Aug 33 min read
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Dimensionalizing the octagon sides.
The importance of each piece being exactly the same size. In order for an octagon to work, each side must be the same size so when a 22.5...

Mark Petrilla
Jul 262 min read
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4 Coats of finishing spray complete!
Several finishing sprays completed Why lock in the flag with finishing spray? In the early stages, the flag is fragile and spraying...

Mark Petrilla
Jul 141 min read
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Finally getting the flag section going!
It's a challenge to work this project on to my plate but it will be worth it! Taking a 3X5 foot American Flag and fusing to baltic birch...

Mark Petrilla
Jun 292 min read
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Ensuring the metal liner is water tight!
Coolers often have standing water in them; for this reason, I need to ensure that it's water tight. Soldering the galvanized metal. Why...

Mark Petrilla
Mar 302 min read
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Unveiling the Custom Liner inspired by King George III's Iconic Octagon Cooler
King George III's octagon cooler is more than just a piece of history; it represents a fascinating blend of art, craftsmanship, and royal...

Mark Petrilla
Mar 13 min read
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Investigating the Secrets Behind the Creation of a Galvanized Metal Cooler
This week was all about metal research and testing. Understanding Galvanized Metal This material is formed by coating steel with zinc,...

Mark Petrilla
Feb 92 min read
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Exploring the Intersection of Functionality and Artistry
In the realm of home décor, ordinary objects can take on extraordinary forms. Once regarded as simple storage for beverages, coolers are...

Mark Petrilla
Feb 12 min read
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How to "Patriot UP" George's Cooler?
The George III's 1780 Cooler is a piece of history that holds a unique charm but it's not modern or particularly functional. So how...

Mark Petrilla
Jan 251 min read
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Selecting Melissa's Design : Drawing Inspiration from George III's 1780 Octagon Cooler with the Ultimate Patriot in mind!
In the world of design, inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places. One such gem is George III’s 1780 octagon cooler, an...

Mark Petrilla
Jan 212 min read
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