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2puttbird
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Nice miter clamps ... need to get me some of those ...
They are actually very cheap ones I bought on ebay for 23bucks shipped for two. They aren't the greatest but get the job done.
tesilential
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Awesome! How thick is your foam?
I wanted to use appliance grade cords when I wired my Ranco, but I didn't know if the individual wires were color coded the same and would match my instructions.
I wanted to use appliance grade cords when I wired my Ranco, but I didn't know if the individual wires were color coded the same and would match my instructions.
I used 1 and 1/2 inch foam - I think it is garage door insulatation.
I recommend using appliance grade cord - They are not color coded wires though. I had to do some research to see which wire was which- but figured it out pretty easily.
What's the coupon? I'm looking at a ferm-chamber and this is one I'm considering.
I had a Home Depot 20% coupon that Lowe's matched. I heard that you have to be really lucky for them to let you use it. They usually only accept 10% coupons. You can get a 10% Lowe's coupon mailed to you be going to:
http://www.lowes.com/cd_Coupon+Registration_253641591_
I decided against a coffin due to this being my first major woodworking project. I tried to make it as simple as possible and just wanted a clean look with nice functionality.
The panels were attached with liquid nails, but they were not laying flat enough (even with clamps) to firmly attach, so I used the screws to keep the panels laying flat. I could remove the screws at this point, but don't see a reason since the 1/4" screws attaching 1/8" veneer just barely penetrate the freezer wall.
Thanks for looking
Those are some slick co2 tanks. I don't think I've seen those before.
Beverage Elements $22.75 each + S/H
They are reconditioned and painted with rust resistant paint. They are about 30" tall with valve and 4" wide. Fits on the floor with 3 Ball Locks and some room to spare.
They are Steel - but the added weight is not a concern to me.
MTB
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How much does a project like this cost? Rough estimate?
brewmarshall
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Wow! That's legit!
I estimate that in the end it will run about 800-1000. I made some mistakes on wood cuts that cost me extra. I also used all oak trim to match, instead of using pine trim. That includes the keezer, perlick taps, all the lines, regulator, tanks, (3) ball lock kegs. Doesn't take into account all the hours of work, but that's the fun part, right?
That's an amazing price... I just bought a 5lb for $54...
After shipping to CA to turned out to cost $45 a piece. Which is a good price in my opinion. I liked the fact that I can put it on the floor and avoid taking up space on the hump.
So are these standard enough for you to swap them out at a machine shop or will you actually have them refilled?
The welding company near me refills. I would not want to trade these out.
BA_from_GA
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Nicely Done!! Love those CO2 tanks, and the veneer looks great!
MazdaMatt
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Great job. I've been eyeballing the currently-unplugged and empty freezer in my basement
The cold glass rack is a great addition.
The cold glass rack is a great addition.
