OT - Simple Yeti Tundra 35 and 45 Divider Hack

GrateEggspectations

I wanted a divider for my recently acquired Tundra 45, but they were totalling over $70 CAD from Yeti once shipping, taxes and conversion were accounted for. Could have simply ordered it, but I resent overpaying for such a simple product. 

Came across a video online of a gentleman who modified a cutting board to serve the purpose. It appeared he used a pretty big cutting board, so he had to make several cuts to have it fit the cooler's grooves properly.

Inspired by his video and equipped with a rough idea of the measurements of the cooler, I went to Canadian Tire, where I spotted a $7 white plastic Farberware Classic Series board in a 10 x 14 size that looked just thin enough to fit snugly within the cooler's grooves. Would have preferred black, but they didn't appear to have them (and I don't be know if they come in black). Using a circular saw, I made a single cut to the non-handled short side of the board and removed about 4" or so. I then sanded the cut, rounded out both corners a fair bit and also sanded the edges of the two sides that were to fit into the grooves when placed in the cooler. 

Given the board's dimensions were such that they required only one cut and some sanding, the result is a fully functional divider that looks the part of an OEM component for pocket change and about 25 mins' work. 

Since making the board, I've watched Yeti's video for their divider. Within the video, they state that the dividers can be used as cutting boards in a pinch, leading me to believe that they are likely also simply made from cutting boards themselves. Guess I will be able to cut on mine as well!

chuckytheegghead

Nice work!

shtgunal3

Great job! I may steal this idea.