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Old 07-13-2012, 09:37 PM   #2261
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Just picked up everything to do this project except the SS fender washers, will have to pick those up on Monday...otherwise it worked out to be less than $50 USD to get everything.


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Old 07-13-2012, 09:39 PM   #2262
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Just picked up everything to do this project except the SS fender washers, will have to pick those up on Monday...otherwise it worked out to be less than $50 USD to get everything.
I cant find the SS fender washers anyone have extras? I'm using zinc which will corrode.


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I cant find the SS fender washers anyone have extras? I'm using zinc which will corrode.
BargainFittings.com or McMasterCarr.com
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To much for shipping 3 washers
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Old 07-13-2012, 10:10 PM   #2265
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Can anyone send me a supply list for converting an igloo cooler to a mash tun?
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Old 07-13-2012, 10:37 PM   #2266
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Ace hardware carried the washers when I built mine
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I did something a whole lot like this, but I sawed off a little piece of pvc and made a spacer in place of the washers.
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Home Depot
5/8 in. Nuts, Washers and Lock Washers Stainless Steel (4 Pieces)
Model # 00692
Store SKU # 284033
Internet/Catalog SKU 202249572

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Old 07-18-2012, 01:23 AM   #2270
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Thanks FlyGuy!

It was really easy to put together. It costed me $80 at HD.


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