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wizardofza · 06-23-2008, 10:39 PM

Thanks to the great help from people on this site it came out great!

I actually now have 5 taps. This is an older picture....

**gwood** · 06-24-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wizardofza

Thanks to the great help from people on this site it came out great!

I actually now have 5 taps. This is an older picture....

How do the hinges hold up in terms of the extra weight? This is the only thing I've been wondering about on my build.

**Jester369** · 06-24-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gwood

How do the hinges hold up in terms of the extra weight? This is the only thing I've been wondering about on my build.

I've got a lot more weight on my hinges than probably anyone else here, but they are holding up just fine so far. I do have to prop it up to keep it open, but it's not a big deal.

wizardofza · 06-24-2008, 01:06 AM

The hinges don't even hiccup. I would feel comfortable putting three more taps on it. Seriously, they're that sound.

**gwood** · 06-24-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wizardofza

The hinges don't even hiccup. I would feel comfortable putting three more taps on it. Seriously, they're that sound.

Good to hear. What brand of freezer? I think I've got a Kenmore.

**Jester369** · 06-24-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gwood

Good to hear. What brand of freezer? I think I've got a Kenmore.

My Kenmore is swinging over 60 lbs, probably closer to 70 lbs, without complaint.

Big10Seaner · 06-24-2008, 06:02 PM

I really like these designs that feature the wood collar for putting taps in. My only question is this- how airtight is the seal now? Is there anything some of you do to further insulate or create a better seal on these? I want to do this set up and I'm just trying to sniff out any problems there might be.

wizardofza · 06-24-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gwood

Good to hear. What brand of freezer? I think I've got a Kenmore.

I think it's a Frigidaire....

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Originally Posted by Big10Seaner

I really like these designs that feature the wood collar for putting taps in. My only question is this- how airtight is the seal now? Is there anything some of you do to further insulate or create a better seal on these? I want to do this set up and I'm just trying to sniff out any problems there might be.

I took off the original seal that's on the freezer and put it on the bottom of the collar. As for the top of the collar that meets the freezer lid, I sealed that up with some silicone caulk.

I suppose you could always seal the holes you drill for the shanks. But I couldn't think of anything that I could use to do that which wouldn't make it difficult to remove the shanks in the future if I wanted to.

Damonic · 06-24-2008, 06:46 PM

Why would you put a collar on a freezer? Only for additional height if necessary or if you don't want to drill the freezer? I have a unit with ample clearance and it is destined to become a keezer so do I really need the collar?

**Jester369** · 06-24-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Damonic

Why would you put a collar on a freezer? Only for additional height if necessary or if you don't want to drill the freezer? I have a unit with ample clearance and it is destined to become a keezer so do I really need the collar?

Well, there is always the chance that you'll hit a coolant line while drilling thought the sides. If you are going through the lid, no worries, otherwise a collar is a safe way to go.