Assembly Process

Precision machinery imported from Italy ensures every cut, joint and angle is identical from unit to unit. No two pieces of teak carry the same grain, which means no two ice baths look exactly alike. Consistency comes engineering. Character comes from the wood.

Assembly Process:

  • Icebaths
  • Chiller

Cut to a Hexadecagon

Each plank arrives from our kiln at 4cm thick and dried to below 8% moisture content. It is first planed to an exact, uniform thickness, then moved to our Italian SCM precision machinery.

Using custom cutting tools each plank is cut with a tongue and groove profile at exactly the angle required to form a 16-sided circle. A hexadecagon. Every joint is machined to tolerances that allow the 16 planks to fit together perfectly with no screws required.

Bonded Under Pressure

The 16 planks are assembled and a small amount of marine glue is applied in between the joints. Once in position, the entire structure is placed into a clamping system that has been designed and built specifically for this purpose.

The clamp applies equal pressure from all 16 sides simultaneously, drawing every joint tight while the glue sets. The result is a single, seamless teak shell.

For our signature barrel design, this shell then moves to our custom-built lathe, where the entire assembled unit is turned to create the iconic curved silhouette. The Column keeps its original geometric form. Both start from the same hexadecagon.

Insulated from the Inside

A fiberglass shell is fitted inside the teak structure. We chose fiberglass over metal for a reason. It insulates more effectively, keeping the water colder for longer with less energy from the chiller. It does not corrode, does not conduct cold away from the water, and does not add unnecessary weight.

The bath is then inverted and injected with polyurethane foam. This single step achieves three things at once. It fills any air gaps between the teak and fiberglass, providing a continuous layer of thermal insulation. It bonds the fiberglass shell permanently to the teak structure, eliminating any movement or rattling. And it adds structural rigidity to the entire unit.

Every Detail Considered

A teak lip is CNC-carved from the same wood and fitted to the top of the bath, creating a clean, finished edge. Legs are fitted to the base, positioned to distribute the full weight of the filled bath through the teak structure rather than the fiberglass lining.

The ice bath is entirely self-supporting. The wood bears the load. The fiberglass contains the water. The foam holds everything together. Each material does what it does best.

From here, it moves to our finishing room.

See How Each Bath Is Finished

Built on 304 Stainless Steel Frame

Each bath is supported by a precision-built frame made from 304 stainless steel, chosen for its strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term stability.

Dual-Action Suction Pump

A push-and-pull suction pump ensures efficient water circulation, delivering consistent flow for optimal performance.

Our compressor is using the standard 1 house power. Efficient performance without special electrical requirements.

UV Sterilization and Stainless Steel Reusable Filter

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the inside of an icebaths.com chilling machine

The Final Craft

Where precision assembly meets refinement. Discover how each bath is sanded, sealed, and finished to achieve its final form.

See How Each Bath Is Finished

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