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04-24-2010, 01:55 AM
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Can you hand polish a keg?
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I dont have an electric grinder or even a power tool. I dont want to buy one just to shine a keg to a mirror finish. Dont have $ to spend on power tools, have an apt so no need really. I dont mind spending 5 hours doing it by hand. Is it possible?
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04-24-2010, 01:59 AM
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I would have to say that without power tools, I don't think it would be possible. Then again, I don't know how fast you can move your hands.
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04-24-2010, 02:03 AM
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Possible yes, 5 hours no, good luck. When you are done I will send you mine to do. 
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04-24-2010, 02:03 AM
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Yeah that just sounds crazy for something that would be inside a fridge.
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04-24-2010, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mosquitocontrol
Yeah that just sounds crazy for something that would be inside a fridge.
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I'm guessing that its a sanke keg for brewing, not a corny, but I don't know for certain.
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Anybody can be a rockstar when the rest of the room is wearing helmets and drooling on themselves.
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Originally Posted by dfc
Things are going great too. I think I've only punched her in the face 3 times!
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FERMENTING: Big Brew #4 Rye IPA
CONDITIONING:
DRINKING: Black IPA, Brett Belgian tripel, Irish Red Ale
THINKING:
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04-24-2010, 02:06 AM
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No offense, but I would say H...E...double L no way by hand. It took 3 hours using an angle grinder and all of the pads, polishes, etc. outlined by Bobby_M and still had to use quite a bit of pressure. I would just leave it be and spend the time brewing instead  |
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04-24-2010, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by annasdadhockey
I'm guessing that its a sanke keg for brewing, not a corny, but I don't know for certain.
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True. Too many brews. And you're likely correct.
I still say no way is anything being pretty worth that much effort. |
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04-24-2010, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mosquitocontrol
I still say no way is anything being pretty worth that much effort.
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Have to agree with you there. Having a nice shiny brew pot would make me feel like I wasn't using it enough. That's just me though.
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Anybody can be a rockstar when the rest of the room is wearing helmets and drooling on themselves.
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Originally Posted by dfc
Things are going great too. I think I've only punched her in the face 3 times!
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FERMENTING: Big Brew #4 Rye IPA
CONDITIONING:
DRINKING: Black IPA, Brett Belgian tripel, Irish Red Ale
THINKING:
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04-24-2010, 02:52 AM
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I cannot believe that you dont know anyone with an angle grinder to borrow. Hell Id loan you mine for a 6 pack of homebrew.
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04-24-2010, 03:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau815
I dont have an electric grinder or even a power tool. I dont want to buy one just to shine a keg to a mirror finish. Dont have $ to spend on power tools, have an apt so no need really. I dont mind spending 5 hours doing it by hand. Is it possible?
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Harbor freight sells them cheap, less than $30. Also, you might not be in an apartment forever.
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Anybody can be a rockstar when the rest of the room is wearing helmets and drooling on themselves.
Quote:
Originally Posted by dfc
Things are going great too. I think I've only punched her in the face 3 times!
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FERMENTING: Big Brew #4 Rye IPA
CONDITIONING:
DRINKING: Black IPA, Brett Belgian tripel, Irish Red Ale
THINKING:
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