BigJim_inFLA
Well-Known Member
I'm still in the planning stages of building my all electric brew rig. I am shamelessly stealing many great ideas from those who have posted here. One thing I see in many build threads is the trouble many have drilling and machining steel control panel boxes. I also don't particularly care for the industrial styling, even after painting they look like something that belongs in the shop, not in my home. The larger control panels also can be quite pricey, even on ebay.
So I was thinking of building my own with some nice wood, dovetail joints, polished brass hinges and latches. I can easily make it to the exact size I need. Machining and drilling for the controls and connectors would be a breeze. Properly finished with polyurethane and using a gasket on the lid would make it at least water resistant. I think it would also look much better and match the wooden brew rig I am building to hold my keggles. Is there something I'm missing or is this a workable solution for my control panel?
So I was thinking of building my own with some nice wood, dovetail joints, polished brass hinges and latches. I can easily make it to the exact size I need. Machining and drilling for the controls and connectors would be a breeze. Properly finished with polyurethane and using a gasket on the lid would make it at least water resistant. I think it would also look much better and match the wooden brew rig I am building to hold my keggles. Is there something I'm missing or is this a workable solution for my control panel?