Recent content by MattyCascarillo

Thanks for the info and pics! Nice stand! I kinda figured I would have to go with a flat black for ease of use, but really hoped to spice it up with color. Never thought about going with two colors... may go that route. The flat black on my buddy's rig is the same as yours, and has held up...

That's a great idea. I'll probably just plasma cut the screens because the burners are 5.5 inches below bottom of the keg now and don't want to raise them, reducing pressure. I got the casters at Harbor Freight. We welded a nut to a2" plate we cut, then welded it to the frame. Looks slick and...

Got mine yesterday, thanks Jay! It's amazing to get a hand crafted piece of equipment in less than a week. Thanks for making brew day one step easier!

Yeah, it's actually burned, not carbon build up. And unfortunately, i didn't consider oxygen during the build. Big mistake. I'm gonna cut vents to fix. She'll burn fine once the keggle is on, but had to remove to ignite because of the deprivation. Obviously defeats the purpose of a pumped single...

Well, threw the keggle on for about 20 minutes, and this is the result. Pretty much what I was afraid of.....

At this point, less concerned about scratching, although not looking forward to it. Glad to hear it worked for you so far! Thought I'd add a couple pics, just for the hell of it.

After searching countless threads, I hope someone can give a firsthand account of painting a stand. I had a buddy weld up my single-tier stand, cleaned it, and proceeded to paint it with VHT engine paint. I was so pumped to get the thing all dressed up, when I realized you are required to...

Thanks, Jay! Just submitted my order. Sweet deal, can't wait to use it.

Well, thanks again, gentlemen. Here are two pics of my new stand. Still waiting for the chugger pumps and burners, but we're almost there... thanks again for all the info. Daddo007, your plans worked flawlessly! Just a few tweeks, and done.

Wow! This is far more than I could have hoped for! This will go a long way. I'll keep you guys posted as this project evolves. Still a ways out, got a wedding to pay for. What a sucker- wedding or Brutus build???? She wins every time.

I'd happily take your plan as well. Every little bit helps, and I too plan to do a three burner.

Great, thanks! I forgot to mention, your stand looks really nice, and incredible welds. Considering the welder was only $100, I may try...

If you're willing to share your plans, I'd love to get them. I'm planning to have a buddy do the welding for the cost of some homebrews. Fair trade. If you're willing, you can PM me- I totally understand if you'd rather keep it private. :mug:

Thanks, Keystone. I agree, the difference is minimal, and most won't be able to notice. I forgot how spicy and aromatic Willamette's are, which was precisely my issue- can Willamette be used to bitter? Yes. Yes, they can! I'll keep you all posted on the final result. Brew session went great, and...

Thanks, guys. Brewed it today. I'll keep ya posted on the final results. Smelled great, but we'll see....