jessenugent
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I recently got a deal on a 2003 6.2 cubic foot frigidaire for $25. Great deal and great condition as well. It currently holds 2 5 gallon cornys, a 3 gallon, and my c02. I've always intended on converting it to a full on kegerator with taps, but just recently worked up the motivation to do so. About a year ago, i got another deal on 2 150' stainless steel coils, along with a double draft tower complete with shanks, taps, and handles for $75. I decided on using the shanks and taps in the draft tower for the collar. I also figured out that i need 6 inches extra clearance to accommodate 4 5 gallon kegs.Today, I walked into home depot with my shanks intending to buy 2X6 for the collar, but realized my shanks are too small and wouldn't reach through the wood. I ended up getting a beautiful white pine 1X6X8' and had them cut it into 2 26" and 2 21" pieces. I also snagged some nice stain for color. I walked out the door spending less than $10 somehow. I am now wondering if the wood is too thin to properly insulate the freezer. I mainly see people using 2" and sometimes even 2x6 for the "inner" collar and an additional 1x6 for the "outer" collar. I'm definitely trying to make use of what i have, as opposed to buying new shanks, but will do what is necessary to build something efficient. An alternative i'm considering would be to lead the lines through the collar and attach the draft tower i have to the top of the lid. My big question(s): Is the wood too thin? if so, is there perhaps a form of additional insulation that can be applied to the wood? Any tips and/or advice is appreciated!
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