RevRon

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ScubaSteve

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Stand by for Rig Build #2!!!

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WOOD RIG BUILD (Sold): http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-herms-build-36267/?highlight=scuba%27s
SS RIG BUILD (In Progress):http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-rig-build-2-judgement-day-89991/
UNIBREW SINGLE VESSEL CONCEPT RIG:http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/single-vessel-all-electric-ns-nc-brewery-158608

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Jared311

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ScubaSteve, that is a very sexy looking brew stand! I read through the entire thread drooling every time I came across a picture. What I didn't see was what type of wood you used and how you sealed it. Is that non-treated pine with a couple of coats of stain and lacquer? I am also planning on building a brew stand out of wood and was thinking that I wanted to use something more durable then pine. Mostly because I don't want to have little dings and scratches everywhere. Can't wait to see the second build!

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ScubaSteve

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I think I used Doug Fir. It was a step up from the lowest grade, mainly because I wanted the boards to be straight. If you inspect the boards for cracks, warping, rotting, etc. you'll probably be fine with pine/fir. I sanded all the wood and used a pre-stain (it's porous wood). Then, I just used one-step polyurethane stain (antique walnut, I think). It provided good water resistance.

FWIW, you'll probably have dings/scratches everywhere, no matter what wood you use....and the price gets pretty steep for good wood , not to mention it's much heavier.

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WOOD RIG BUILD (Sold): http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-herms-build-36267/?highlight=scuba%27s
SS RIG BUILD (In Progress):http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-rig-build-2-judgement-day-89991/
UNIBREW SINGLE VESSEL CONCEPT RIG:http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/single-vessel-all-electric-ns-nc-brewery-158608

If you ask 10 brewers a question you'll get 12 different answers, and 3/4 of them will be opinions without any actual experience in it...-Revvy

explosivebeer

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Hey ScubaSteve - I just came across this thread out of the blue. Nice job on building a beautiful rig. I'm definitely curious to see your rig #2. Out of curiosity, were you running all your burners off one propane tank and regulator? If so, did you have any way to control the flow to each burner individually? I thought I saw valves on each unit but I couldn't tell if it was the propane line.

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ScubaSteve

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First of all, if you aren't sure about plumbing propane, DON'T DO IT. I did a lot of research before building this part of the project, mainly because one mistake could cost me my life. I used 1/2" black steel pipe for the propane. I used a 20 psi reg with that, and a gas-rated ball valve for each burner. I made sure to use flare fittings with everything, as propane is nothing to mess with. If you look again at the pics, it's a pretty simple manifold, where the pipe goes from each tee to a valve and then an elbow and through the front piece of wood.

If I could do it again, I'd use a needle valve for each burner. WAY better control, especially with the banjos.

FWIW, the 20 PSI reg and 1/2" pipe supplied more than enough propane to keep all three burners going. I never had to do more than 2 burners at once though, so it was never a problem.

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WOOD RIG BUILD (Sold): http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-herms-build-36267/?highlight=scuba%27s
SS RIG BUILD (In Progress):http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/scubas-rig-build-2-judgement-day-89991/
UNIBREW SINGLE VESSEL CONCEPT RIG:http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/single-vessel-all-electric-ns-nc-brewery-158608

If you ask 10 brewers a question you'll get 12 different answers, and 3/4 of them will be opinions without any actual experience in it...-Revvy

rtichota

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I saw the discussion here about angle orientation, and being a mechanical engineer I became curious what the best configuration actually was. I realize, scuba steve, that your rig has come and gone but thought this might be useful for other builders out there. I created a computer model and loaded the angle in the three different styles, "L", upside down "L", and chevron "^". I assumed a general purpose steel and a load of 35 pounds per angle, (I know it could be heavier but we're just comparing here).

As it turned out the chevron performed the best by deflecting the least. Also, because of the symmetry of the chevron shape under the loading config it deformed only straight down, the "L's" deformed to the side some. I also looked to see if the V opened up at all from the load and didn't see anything that would make you worry.

Well, that was a good way to spend time while drinking a few pints. Maybe it'll be useful for someone building out there.

explosivebeer

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That's pretty cool that you took the time to do that, and that you even know how to calculate those factors. I'm going to be recreating this design sometime soon. I can see your point on it being the most structurally sound option but I think I might still go with the inverted L for a flatter surface area that has more friction since I want to make sure the kegs don't go anywhere and am not going to have brackets for them to sit in. Maybe I'll get some beefy angle iron to ensure it's not a problem. Anyway, thanks for the input. Cheers.

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BoulderBayBrewing

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Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone else as build this stand and if they have the dimensions/plans or any tips for it. I already sent ScubaSteve a pm about it but any possible input would be great. I decided to go the wood route because a buddy of mine is a carpenter and says he'd build me a stand for free.

Thanks,

Dan

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explosivebeer

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I just built mine but I've still got a few days of work to finish it up. If you can wait a week I'll have pictures to post. Basically my table is roughly 72" long, 33" wide, and about 33" tall with the casters. Inside I have 30" 14-gauge square steel tubing mounted on notched 1x3s to support the keggles. When I'm not brewing, I have a table top that folds up from a vertical wind sheer 270* to sit flush on top to use as a utility table, with storage for the keggles underneath. Anyway, check back for pictures if you're interested in seeing the finished table.

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