Keggle false bottom diy question

[hotrodtrash]

Has anyone used what they cut out of their keg as a false bottom? Pics and bills of material would be awesome.

 

[jeffl]

I built my MLT to have a bottom drain. Then took the top I cut out and made this

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I cut pie shaped wedges and then covered it with a mesh material my SWMBO uses to make ``delicates'' wash bags.

You can get the material at most any fabric store. Just make sure the holes in the material are not too big or small. I found some with holes about 3/32" and it works perfectly.

jeffl

 

[dallasdb]

I built my MLT to have a bottom drain. Then took the top I cut out and made this .
jeffl

Not going to lie, that is the coolest false bottom I've seen!

 

[HHP]

I wonder how that will hold up against the weight of all the grain and water...

 

[hotrodtrash]

How did you secure the fabric? That looks pretty awesome but I have the same concerns about weight.

 

[jeffl]

SWMBO made it about an inch larger than the lid. She then sewed a draw string into the outer edge. So unless the string or fabric fails, it's not going anywhere.

I've done 10 batches using this false bottom, the largest used about 45lbs of grains. No problems so far.

jeffl

 

[HHP]

Have you had to replace the fabric yet? Do you just toss it in the washing machine when you are done?

 

[jeffl]

Haven't had to replace the fabric yet. To wash it I just hose it off like I would a stainless false bottom, making sure I get all the grain bits off.

jeffl

 

[Flomaster]

thats awesome....... I know I saved my keggle cut outs for a reason.

-=Jason=-

 

[TheZer]

Here

This was posted by another HBT member. Used an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. I did it the same way and it works fine. Lots of deburring though.

 

[Marshall081]

What is swmbo?

 

[shortyjacobs]

Someone Who Men Bring Over? Sisters With Mighty Big Ombudsmen? Shifty Women Making Bright Ovals?

 

[Walker]

she who must be obeyed

 

[Flomaster]

@walker
You've gone soft on us

-= Jason =-

 

[Walker]

that's an inevitable fact of life when you get old.

wait... what exact did you mean by "gone soft"?