Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #1 I just built this last weekend. I'm trying to simplify brewing a little bit. Here's the mostly finished product.
I just built this last weekend. I'm trying to simplify brewing a little bit. Here's the mostly finished product.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #2 Here's the step by step build up. A lovely pile of wood.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #3 Bottom frame. I used a Kreg pocket jig to screw the frame together. It made it simple to build!
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #4 Close-up of the pocket joint holes.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #5 Attaching the front and rear vertical members.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #6 Middle members.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #7 Cross and side bracing.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #8 We have a frame!!
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #9 Corner bracing for casters added.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #10 Casters. The most expensive part of the build! They don't fully rotate 360° so I have to lift and push from the opposite direction I want it to roll.
Casters. The most expensive part of the build! They don't fully rotate 360° so I have to lift and push from the opposite direction I want it to roll.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #11 Here it is in all of it's rolling glory with the plywood shelves added.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #12 I'm using mineral oil to protect the tops of the plywood. The lower shelf has one coat and the upper is still unfinished.
I'm using mineral oil to protect the tops of the plywood. The lower shelf has one coat and the upper is still unfinished.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #13 4 Casters - $20 5 2x4's - $8 Box of screws for the pocket joints - $6 3/4 Oak plywood leftover from another project - Free! For a grand total of $34 It took me about 6-7 hours to build.
4 Casters - $20 5 2x4's - $8 Box of screws for the pocket joints - $6 3/4 Oak plywood leftover from another project - Free! For a grand total of $34 It took me about 6-7 hours to build.
G GoBrewers Well-Known Member Joined Mar 21, 2007 Messages 72 Reaction score 0 Location Minneapolis, MN Apr 18, 2009 #14 Beautiful!
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 18, 2009 #15 GoBrewers said: Beautiful! Click to expand... Thanks! ---
The Pol Well-Known Member Joined Feb 12, 2007 Messages 11,390 Reaction score 117 Apr 18, 2009 #16 Nice project this weekend!
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 19, 2009 #17 I got my stuff from bargain fittings for my HLT today. Soooooo, I broke it in tonight! It worked great. I can't believe I didn't build this sooner.
I got my stuff from bargain fittings for my HLT today. Soooooo, I broke it in tonight! It worked great. I can't believe I didn't build this sooner.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 19, 2009 #18 Ready to brew...
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 19, 2009 #19 Gravity action shot.:rockin:
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 19, 2009 #20 Homebrew treats to pass the time.. Yoopers DFH60 clone.
OP OP Ice9 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 2, 2007 Messages 453 Reaction score 4 Location Fort Wayne, IN Apr 19, 2009 #21 Stout float...
monkeychef Member Joined Apr 4, 2009 Messages 24 Reaction score 0 Location Norman, OK Apr 20, 2009 #22 That gravity action shot is hawt.
harley03 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Dec 31, 2006 Messages 240 Reaction score 0 Location Macomb, MI Apr 20, 2009 #23 Nice job I especially like how the wheels are hidden.
Lil' Sparky Cowboys EAC Joined Feb 6, 2006 Messages 3,952 Reaction score 108 Location Honolulu, HI Apr 20, 2009 #24 Nice build. Looks like a 3-tier, though. ;-)