Hagelslag
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
I've just started working on a collar for my 5' Holiday freezer. I wanted to start this thread to document my trials and tribulations. My carpentry skills are non-existant so I might need some help along the way.
Just a couple of things.
I know it sounds crazy but I wanted a small keezer. I won't need more than 2 kegs and I just wanted a simple, small set up. I also did not want to damage the freezer. i.e. no drill holes, messing with the hinges, or glue/liquid nails on it.
So with that being said, I wanted to make the collar as small as possible. I've been reading and searching the forums and see that the larger collars seem to have problems with condensation or the tap lines getting to warm. *Wouldn't a smaller collar help with this? Has anyone else built a 2x4 collar? I searched the internet and couldn't find any. Or at least any that talked about the hinges. (which is the reason I'm posting)
The hinges need a minimum of 4" to be screwed in with both screws... *Are both hinge screws necessary? or would the hinges hold good enough with just the top ones? (see pics below)
I could easily make the collar bigger with 2"x 1/2" trim? But that would add a additional 1/2" of headspace which I don't really want...thoughts?
(2) Perlick Faucets w/(2) 4" shanks are arriving in the next couple days. My next step is deciding on the wood for the outside. I was thinking 1x6 red oak.
My goal - have this done by my birthday April 5th. I got a IPA that would be ready and I want it to be my first draft pulled from my new keezer.
I've just started working on a collar for my 5' Holiday freezer. I wanted to start this thread to document my trials and tribulations. My carpentry skills are non-existant so I might need some help along the way.
Just a couple of things.
I know it sounds crazy but I wanted a small keezer. I won't need more than 2 kegs and I just wanted a simple, small set up. I also did not want to damage the freezer. i.e. no drill holes, messing with the hinges, or glue/liquid nails on it.
So with that being said, I wanted to make the collar as small as possible. I've been reading and searching the forums and see that the larger collars seem to have problems with condensation or the tap lines getting to warm. *Wouldn't a smaller collar help with this? Has anyone else built a 2x4 collar? I searched the internet and couldn't find any. Or at least any that talked about the hinges. (which is the reason I'm posting)
The hinges need a minimum of 4" to be screwed in with both screws... *Are both hinge screws necessary? or would the hinges hold good enough with just the top ones? (see pics below)
I could easily make the collar bigger with 2"x 1/2" trim? But that would add a additional 1/2" of headspace which I don't really want...thoughts?
(2) Perlick Faucets w/(2) 4" shanks are arriving in the next couple days. My next step is deciding on the wood for the outside. I was thinking 1x6 red oak.
My goal - have this done by my birthday April 5th. I got a IPA that would be ready and I want it to be my first draft pulled from my new keezer.