Diy mash paddle

[petrostar]

I had a keg stem lying around and a couple extra cut tops. So I decided to cut a slit in the stem and cut a piece of the keg top off. I affixed it in the slit and used a c clamp to flatten it. I then drilled three holes with a unibit and tightened three stainless screws on it and I'm good to go!

Do any of you think I should drill some uniform holes in it?

 

[Fizzycist]

That is far uglier than what I was expecting. I wanted to see some hand carved work of art.

 

[petrostar]

Ummm.... Thanks?

 

[ThreeBrothersBrewery]

Ignore the worthless post. Pretty cool idea. I would definitely drill some holes though for sure.

 

[petrostar]

Thanks, The picture doesn't do it justice. I buffed it to a mirror finish. Not sure about the tap end. I kinda like the look of it like that. I'll drill it tomorrow.

 

[ThreeBrothersBrewery]

I think it adds character. But in the end, it's homebrew. Do what ever you want and enjoy the process. Cheers!

 

[Rivenin]

i dig it! i like the sanke end actually, i'd say keep it on and have a bit of weight up there.

 

[mobilecabinworks]

You could remove the valve assemble off the end and make a nice wood handle from a large hardwood dowl. Maybe a wood "T" handle, make it look like an old shovel. Cheers.

 

[CrackyMcZap]

I'd whack out four to six holes on the paddle face with a hole saw or a big punch. Holes really do help bust up doughballs.

 

[tknice]

great job petrostar! I really like it.

You might consider rounding the corners even more if you can to avoid scratching the inside of your mash tun. Scratches can lead to bacteria.

Unless of course your mash tun is stainless then who cares!

 

[sarsnik]

Looks like a work of homebrew art to me...

Any reason you couldn't put it back in the sanke lid? Obviously you would have to unbolt it. Then you could run a small motor to it.

 

[petrostar]

I've decided that I'll leave the Sankey end on, it just looks cool and gives me something to hold onto.

I'll drill some holes and round the edges a bit today. I like the fact the paddle itself is curved. It makes the paddle so rigid.

Yeah I don't wanna scratch these beauties. They've taken a lot of time.

 

[bagpiperjosh]

cool idea. I have a few of those laying around. i may try that someday