This forum was so incredibly helpful to me when building my keezer, I thought I should share my build in the hope that maybe it might help someone else in the future.
To preface- I have absolutely NO woodworking/carpentry experience outside of what I picked up helping the Engineers in the Marines- so to the person scared they can't do this-- You can! :rockin: Also, don't mock my shotty work too hard
My build is a bit different than most- I happened to get really lucky and scored a complete coffin-style tap cabinet from a guy that did salvage on a failed bar- no the taps aren't Perlicks- maybe I'll replace them when my wallet recovers from this build It needed some scrubby loving, but after a few ounces of elbow grease it was good as new (pic is before).
The bar is based heavily on bbentley's first build found here to whom I owe many thanks for the detailed build log. Thanks, man!
Cheapo pine for a rustic [read: cheap] look :cross: The freezer is an ancient commercial Gibson 14cf chest from craigslist for $40 with the thermostat adjusted to maintain 35-38*F.
The top is 3/4" oak ply with 1x4 poplar trim
Tap handles were made by a friend while I built the rest of the bar. The front face is coated in chalkboard paint. I'll get more details on their construction if folks want.
Double IPA first pour. Success!
All that is left is sand and stain- will update when I complete. Thanks again to everyone for all the tips and inspiration, I love this place!
To preface- I have absolutely NO woodworking/carpentry experience outside of what I picked up helping the Engineers in the Marines- so to the person scared they can't do this-- You can! :rockin: Also, don't mock my shotty work too hard
My build is a bit different than most- I happened to get really lucky and scored a complete coffin-style tap cabinet from a guy that did salvage on a failed bar- no the taps aren't Perlicks- maybe I'll replace them when my wallet recovers from this build
It needed some scrubby loving, but after a few ounces of elbow grease it was good as new (pic is before).
The bar is based heavily on bbentley's first build found here to whom I owe many thanks for the detailed build log. Thanks, man!
Cheapo pine for a rustic [read: cheap] look :cross: The freezer is an ancient commercial Gibson 14cf chest from craigslist for $40 with the thermostat adjusted to maintain 35-38*F.
The top is 3/4" oak ply with 1x4 poplar trim
Tap handles were made by a friend while I built the rest of the bar. The front face is coated in chalkboard paint. I'll get more details on their construction if folks want.
Double IPA first pour. Success!
All that is left is sand and stain- will update when I complete. Thanks again to everyone for all the tips and inspiration, I love this place!
