Here's a couple pics of my Kenmore 14.8 cf. I built it a couple years ago, but unfortunately my build pics were lost when my old phone died. It's certainly not as impressive as some of the amazing builds I've seen here but maybe someone can get some ideas from something I've done here.
I found that a 2X4 collar was plenty (just need room to put the shanks and gas through). I have a three body secondary regulator with one feeding a 4 way manifold for standard serving pressure. The other two can be used to carb or set for lower/higher serving pressures. I insulated the inside of the collar with foam insulation board from HD. I covered that with PVC carefully dissected from a piece of 2X6 PVC fence rail and siliconed in place. I think it turned out pretty nice and gives a finished look that is easy to clean. I control it with an external STC-1000+ controller with the TC in a water bottle to keep it from cycling on/off too frequently. I used silicone to attach a computer fan in the corner to help keep the temperature from stratifying. I also use two eva-dry units to keep the condensation down (that way I still have one inside while the other is drying out). It is built on a rolling base with 1X6 painted skirting to hide the base. A towel bar mounted on the end that doubles as a handle to pull it by. I like to get 1/2 barrel kegs from local breweries and this allows me to be able to roll it under my chain hoist to lift and lower the kegs. I used two painted wood bookshelf brackets from HD, attached with silicone to support the drip tray. A couple strips of velcro keeps it in place. Velcro also holds the cap catcher in place. I still need to make a quick disconnect for my CO2 line to make it easier to move. I plan to use an adapter to attach a ball-lock connection on the outside (an idea I stole from someone here on HBT, sorry I cant remember who).
Things I would recommend anyone use on a Keezer build...
1)Use all stainless shanks and taps if you can, they are worth it. That chrome isn't disappearing, you're drinking it.
2)Use 1/4" MFL connections on all hoses (gas and beer) if you can (sooo much easier to clean or change hoses when needed).
3)Seal the bottom seam around the inside of the Freezer with silicone before you use it (I wish I had learned this BEFORE I had a keg leak!)
I found that a 2X4 collar was plenty (just need room to put the shanks and gas through). I have a three body secondary regulator with one feeding a 4 way manifold for standard serving pressure. The other two can be used to carb or set for lower/higher serving pressures. I insulated the inside of the collar with foam insulation board from HD. I covered that with PVC carefully dissected from a piece of 2X6 PVC fence rail and siliconed in place. I think it turned out pretty nice and gives a finished look that is easy to clean. I control it with an external STC-1000+ controller with the TC in a water bottle to keep it from cycling on/off too frequently. I used silicone to attach a computer fan in the corner to help keep the temperature from stratifying. I also use two eva-dry units to keep the condensation down (that way I still have one inside while the other is drying out). It is built on a rolling base with 1X6 painted skirting to hide the base. A towel bar mounted on the end that doubles as a handle to pull it by. I like to get 1/2 barrel kegs from local breweries and this allows me to be able to roll it under my chain hoist to lift and lower the kegs. I used two painted wood bookshelf brackets from HD, attached with silicone to support the drip tray. A couple strips of velcro keeps it in place. Velcro also holds the cap catcher in place. I still need to make a quick disconnect for my CO2 line to make it easier to move. I plan to use an adapter to attach a ball-lock connection on the outside (an idea I stole from someone here on HBT, sorry I cant remember who).
Things I would recommend anyone use on a Keezer build...
1)Use all stainless shanks and taps if you can, they are worth it. That chrome isn't disappearing, you're drinking it.
2)Use 1/4" MFL connections on all hoses (gas and beer) if you can (sooo much easier to clean or change hoses when needed).
3)Seal the bottom seam around the inside of the Freezer with silicone before you use it (I wish I had learned this BEFORE I had a keg leak!)