10-23-2009, 01:20 AM
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Simplest (?) Keggle Cutting Jig
This might be the simplest jig for cutting the top off a sanke keg. It is just a 1-1/4" PVC coupler with a 1/2" channel cut out of it, then a hose clamp to hold the grinder. I also stick a piece of PVC pipe into the coupler which extends into the keg for more support. Couldn't be easier. I've cut 4 perfect holes with this setup. Tighten that clamp down tight.
Of course, the center tube (spear) must be removed before you begin. This involves 1) depressing the ball and ensuring there is no pressure in the keg (make GD sure you do this!), prying out the retaining ring, rotating the spear and sliding it out.
Note that once the entire circumference of the lid is cut, there is nothing left to support your tool. I have not had any problem with this at all, but if you are concerned you can extend the pipe 20" (or so) so that it is just off the bottom of the keg: when the lid is cut the grinder won't drop into keg.
 
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Last edited by passedpawn; 03-26-2010 at 06:50 PM.
Reason: Added the Extend the Pipe idea
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10-23-2009, 01:40 AM
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DUDE! Holy cow this appears to be keggle cutting gold!
Prosted and subscribed!
Thanks for the heads up!
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10-23-2009, 01:51 AM
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That's nice and simple, I like it! I could never imagine building a jig as previously posted. Ok, you used three parts, would it work with w/ only the pipe and clamp?? I think it might??
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10-23-2009, 01:58 AM
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It will work with only the coupler/union and clamp (that's the way I did it the first 3 times.
The added piece of PVC pipe is unnecessary, but makes it a bit better. The neck of the keggle thins down and the PVC pipe fits perfectly into the thinner place. You'll see.
I did see those wooden jig pictures, but this seemed so much easier.
I had these pieces already in my scrap PVC bin.
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10-23-2009, 02:01 AM
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Good on you. That is pretty slick!
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10-23-2009, 02:05 AM
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10-23-2009, 03:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passedpawn
It will work with only the coupler/union and clamp (that's the way I did it the first 3 times.
The added piece of PVC pipe is unnecessary, but makes it a bit better. The neck of the keggle thins down and the PVC pipe fits perfectly into the thinner place. You'll see.
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OK got it...the coupler rides in the first step, the pipe in the second...nice! |
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10-23-2009, 03:11 AM
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I love it! I just did 6 of them using 2x4's and a 2" hitch ball for the center piece.. and I think this is probably 100x easier. Nicely done =)
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10-23-2009, 03:19 AM
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what cutting wheels are people using to cut these?
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10-23-2009, 03:45 AM
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Quote:
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what cutting wheels are people using to cut these?
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just a metal cutting disc for an angle grinder. they're thinner than the ones that come with them. |
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