Welding 101 = Fun Brutus Build - Page 22

**sgraham602** · 12-18-2011, 09:01 PM

Got it figure out! now just to add a shelf at the bottom to attach my pump to!

Thanks!!!

Flomaster · 12-18-2011, 09:41 PM

titties, looking good.

-=Jason=-

**skippyf16** · 12-21-2011, 07:41 PM

So just to be clear, the 1200 Degree paint from High Temperature Automotive Spray Paint - Alvin Products, Manufacturer of High Temperature Automotive Spray Paint didn't hold up?

twanger1994 · 12-21-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skippyf16

So just to be clear, the 1200 Degree paint from High Temperature Automotive Spray Paint - Alvin Products, Manufacturer of High Temperature Automotive Spray Paint didn't hold up?

Its the consistent high temp that kills any paint.
I use this on automotive headers: VHT Flame Proof Header Paint Should hold up well. Heat curing works best. Its also available in color (I've only used black)
You can also look into jet hot coatings. (+2500 deg. ceramic coatings).. this is the best way but price is an issue. If you can find someone with a big oven you also powder coat it...

**sgraham602** · 12-22-2011, 01:11 PM

BBQ paint works like a charm.

**EricT** · 12-22-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by warex

Try to get ten beads in each inch. count them as you go and try to get them tight. You should be trying to use a small flick of your wrist. Just doing this will make you a lot better welder.

Thanks for the advice Warex, although this project is long done I have a new brew space and am contemplating a new brew rig. Just designing the space layout to figure out placement.

GusWatab · 01-03-2012, 10:22 PM

I just placed an order for all my valves, fittings, pump, false bottom etc. to finish of my MLT, HLT, and BK and then off to start on the stand. I ventured to find a good design for this and nailed it when I found this thread! Thanks Yankee for documenting this for us so well. I love this stand and should work perfectly for my vision of AG brewing. I can;t wait to start the build. Luckily my father in law is a great welder and has all the equipment for that. Thanks again!!

**Gear101** · 01-03-2012, 10:46 PM

Dude your weilds look like some laid out a roll of quaters.

**insurgus** · 02-07-2012, 04:35 AM

awesome work. good for you taking on a project like this with the will to lean something you've never done before.

day_trippr · 02-07-2012, 12:37 PM

fwiw, I've seen rigs shown here that have used every form of paint imaginable, from barbecue paint, header paint, powder coatings and even "ceramic" paint, and every one of them eventually has failed in high heat areas.

I think the only real "cure" is to use stainless steel in high heat areas...

Cheers!