Well, been brewing for a few years now and decided to make the jump into all grain last year. Not that we weren't making good beer, just wanted more control over the process. It did not take long to realize that buying bulk grain was the way to go, especially with the cost of shipping or fuel to drive to the LHBS for supplies ( crushing included ). The assistant brewmaster purchased a shiny new Crankandstein 3D ( that thing is sweet ). My job was to build the stand, so I though I would share the process.
Once I purchased the 16ga 1x1 tubing, I broke out my trusty Snap-On MIG and proceeded to weld up the structure. After welding and grinding ( which sucks by the way ) I shot it with grey primer, then a really cool hammered copper color.
Here is a close-up
I also designed the stand to use 3/8'' elevator bolts for those uneven places I might put it.
More to come later...
Once I purchased the 16ga 1x1 tubing, I broke out my trusty Snap-On MIG and proceeded to weld up the structure. After welding and grinding ( which sucks by the way ) I shot it with grey primer, then a really cool hammered copper color.
Here is a close-up
I also designed the stand to use 3/8'' elevator bolts for those uneven places I might put it.
More to come later...