First off I know this probably goes in the DIY section but I figured some beginners may be interested in how really easy this is to do.
First off I simply followed these directions and it was EASY
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-stirplate-cheap-easy-build-86252/
I will say this however. As someone who is meticulous about directions when I am doing something I am clueless about. I started from the first post and drilled my holes BUT I did not realize that the fan should be mounted first to the aluminum BOTTOM ( I thought it was the top) so my on off switch is on the right and my speed adjustment is on the left. Also if you use the project box he recommends make sure you drill between the ridges. I did not notice em and had to dremel a bit to get things set flat. My radio shack did not have the exact rocker switch so I got a lighted toggle and it works great. Also the potentiometer( sp ) has a tab on it that I guess is to hold it in place that made my dial set a little crooked. I havent got a flask and stir bar yet but I can pull a good vortex with a cup of water and a little screw sooo.
First off I simply followed these directions and it was EASY
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-stirplate-cheap-easy-build-86252/
I will say this however. As someone who is meticulous about directions when I am doing something I am clueless about. I started from the first post and drilled my holes BUT I did not realize that the fan should be mounted first to the aluminum BOTTOM ( I thought it was the top) so my on off switch is on the right and my speed adjustment is on the left. Also if you use the project box he recommends make sure you drill between the ridges. I did not notice em and had to dremel a bit to get things set flat. My radio shack did not have the exact rocker switch so I got a lighted toggle and it works great. Also the potentiometer( sp ) has a tab on it that I guess is to hold it in place that made my dial set a little crooked. I havent got a flask and stir bar yet but I can pull a good vortex with a cup of water and a little screw sooo.