I went with this one. Beautiful and sturdy, and not that expensive for all stainless. You can get one with the galv undershelf for cheaper. They will also cut you a deal on shipping. I've not regretted once going with the 6 foot table, it's nice to have extra space on your brew table.
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I built mine out of wood. It still needs casters and it will be ready to do a test run.
I built mine out of wood. It still needs casters and it will be ready to do a test run.
Psst... just between you and me... When most folks talk about "taking their rig for a test run", they don't really "run" with them. You could probably try brewing on it without the wheels
What were the costs to build with wood? What were were your dimensions?
I also got my brew stand welded up this weekend...
Cutting the steel 1.5" x 1.5" steel tubing:
I made a model and drawing in Unigraphics NX beforehand, and that made the build go much smoother:
Welding the top frame:
C-clamps come in handy:
Try not to look directly into the arc...or my bald spot:
I designed and fabricated a method for holding my large counterflow chiller. Here's some of it in progress:
Works like a charm:
Here's the final mockup. I still need to get it powder coated and mount the pumps:
TB
I built mine. Cost me about $100 for the 1.5" sq steel tubing. I'm getting it powder coated for $40.
TB
What wire, size, and gas did you use for your stainless? I've got a mig setup but have never tried stainless with it.
Thanks!
What maintenance? With electric, it's not like you are going to burn the paint off...For that price its worth going with SS...the maintenance on mild steel will cost the difference over a few years.....
I back flush my chiller with boiling water and then chase that water out after each brew session. Before I run the wort through, I pump boiling water through it for several minutes as well. There is a negligible amount of standing (sanitized) water after brewing, and whatever is in there is chased out before the next use with boiling water. No issues yet, and this the best orientation of the chiller for my stand.Tiber Brew, my thinking you would want the CFC to be mounted vertical so that it will drain out 100% on its own vs having all those loops half filled with what ever was last run thru it.
With total cost of build, start with a $3,000 budget then see what you have left over if your lucky, much better than
B S N'ing the wife with a $1,000 max build then coming up way short. Ya think!
What? Was this directed at someone else? Sorry if I missed something.
TB
To everyone in general, keeps the peace in the house unless it was a total steal must have item.
Been there done that.
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