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**muse435** · 02-14-2011, 03:01 PM

I am about to go to HD and buy my GE 5 cu ft freezer. I want a collar on it so i can keep my CO2 tank on the outside. I live in an apartment and don;t have access to the proper tools required for a nice collar but i was thinking of buying a couple of 2x4's and using them. It would not be tall or look "sweet" but it would allow me to drill through it and not the freezer.

While writing this i had a thought, the hinge is probably bigger than 3.75 in or so an I wont be able to get away with a 2x4. I will get the appropriate size that will allow this to work for me.

The real question i have is "how well does 2 in of wood work as an insulator? Do i need/should use foam as well?"

SporkD2 · 02-14-2011, 03:07 PM

I used 1x4s for my collar and then bought the cheap blue foam rolls at HD and lined the inside with that. Works great if the keezer is inside where the temps wont fluctuate that much. If its outside or in a garage I would make sure to insulate the collar really well.

Hope that helps

**Hammy71** · 02-14-2011, 03:12 PM

The hinges really depend on the brand. A friend has a 2x4 collar on his and it works fine. No insulation if I recall.

SporkD2 · 02-14-2011, 03:17 PM

If you do use 1x4's i suggest putting the hinges on the freezer lid and not the collar as well. Mine was very heavy when I didn't do this and regretted it.

**muse435** · 02-14-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SporkD2

If you do use 1x4's i suggest putting the hinges on the freezer lid and not the collar as well. Mine was very heavy when I didn't do this and regretted it.

My plan is to remover the lid from the body while keeping the hinge attached to the lid, the collar will remain stationary on top of the body when the lid is opened. Is this what you meant?

This brings me to my next question, how do you recommend securing the collar to the body? my thoughts were to get two sided padded tape and on the back secure it to the original holes for the hinge. My ultimate goal is to do no damage to the freezer, as not to void the warranty, also in case i use it for something else, or sell it for an upgrade.

Any suggestions on the type of wood for 2x4s? it does not have to look amazing, I am more concerned with utility right now, as well as on a budget.

Jota21 · 02-14-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by muse435

While writing this i had a thought, the hinge is probably bigger than 3.75 in or so an I wont be able to get away with a 2x4. I will get the appropriate size that will allow this to work for me.

The real question i have is "how well does 2 in of wood work as an insulator? Do i need/should use foam as well?"

I have no idea why it's done this way, but to the the best of my knowledge:
a 2x4 is actually 1.5 x 3.5
a 2x6 is actually 1.5 x 5.5
a 2x8 is actually 1.5 x 7.25
a 2x10 is actually 1.5 x 9.25
a 2x12 is actually 1.5 x 11.15

and so on and so forth....

Wood is a decent insulator, but for a few extra bucks, i'd put some foam on the back.

Mischief_Brewing · 02-14-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muse435

This brings me to my next question, how do you recommend securing the collar to the body? my thoughts were to get two sided padded tape and on the back secure it to the original holes for the hinge. My ultimate goal is to do no damage to the freezer, as not to void the warranty, also in case i use it for something else, or sell it for an upgrade.

Try this stuff, it comes highly recommended by several people on this site. You can find similar at home depot.

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/M-D-Building-Products-71522-Rope-Caulk-30-Feet-Gray-3439247.html

**whalenutz** · 02-14-2011, 06:17 PM

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**muse435** · 02-14-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jota21

I have no idea why it's done this way, but to the the best of my knowledge:
a 2x4 is actually 1.5 x 3.5
a 2x6 is actually 1.5 x 5.5
a 2x8 is actually 1.5 x 7.25
a 2x10 is actually 1.5 x 9.25
a 2x12 is actually 1.5 x 11.15

and so on and so forth....

Wood is a decent insulator, but for a few extra bucks, i'd put some foam on the back.

It is done like that for the size of the original saw blades in the mill, and buys want to think they are getting more (That is what i was told as a kid) :-)

I think i'm going to get some sheet insulation

**muse435** · 02-14-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mischief_Brewing

Try this stuff, it comes highly recommended by several people on this site. You can find similar at home depot.

http://www.hardwareandtools.com/M-D-Building-Products-71522-Rope-Caulk-30-Feet-Gray-3439247.html

Does it come off?