Project of the Month

[TxBrew]

I'm starting a new feature here and it's pretty simple. It's a DIY project of the month. You guys spend a ton of time living up to the brewing spirit of innovation, taking chances, and improving the brewing of all so I would like to feature a new project every month.

Now how do we do that?

I would like you all, to submit your suggestions to this thread. After I have 10 entries I will shut this thread down, and open up a one week voting period.

I will feature that winner, and their project here in this forum, on our front page, and of course I will be providing one year of supporting membership free of charge.

So, lets open this up. Who would you guys like to see featured for the first HomeBrewTalk.com DIY Project of the Month?

 

[nhwrecker]

Hi TxBrew,
great idea! Now, are you considering we pick something that is within a month old - or are you thinking of an all time great project that can be highlighted for a month?

 

[Mdsutton]

Well if Jester would update his house build, it is by far one of the most demanding DIY projects, and an awesome build.

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

jebas's coffin keezer thread is pretty awesome.

 

[Transamguy77]

Is this for a completely new project or an existing thread already? I think it's a cool idea maybe some members that don't normally post things will start showing what's on their minds.

 

[TxBrew]

It has to be an existing thread and brewing related.

 

[truvr]

How about alphaomega for the Stc-1000+.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=464348

 

[BigFloppy]

My vote is not for a single DIY build, it's for a person cause he helps so many people with his awesome electrical drawings and knowledge... P-J

 

[paulthenurse]

My pizza oven build thread is so cool you need to put a sweater on when you read it. I'll be the inaugural winner hands down.


Unless it needs to be completed within a specified time frame. In that case I'm screwed.

 

[j1n]

This thread is over a year old but i'm very impressed by it. I would do this DIY if i had the space for it.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-glycol-chilled-plastic-conical-fermenters-413406/

 

[balrog]

How about alphaomega for the Stc-1000+.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=464348

Second vote for the STC1000+

 

[Hello]

I have two:
Volume markings is one of the easiest, cheapest, and quickest modifications you can do to your kettle if you don't already have markings. It makes things very easy during brew day and was featured in BYO.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/how-add-permanent-volume-markings-kettle-illustrated-463099/


Next is the very effective and sure to be a party pleaser portable kegerator from an igloo cooler:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/portable-igloo-cooler-kegerator-172047/

 

[DrunkleJon]

Raspberry Pints. Mine never fails to impress and I like where it is going.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/initial-release-raspberrypints-digital-taplist-solution-456809/

I vote for the STC-1000+ also. Have not programmed one up yet though.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Volume markings.

All the programming stuff is uber cool, but way over MY head on the programmin' aspect, and think that it may be as well for most home brewers,but I could be mistaken!

I would GUESS the people that can embrace this technology the easiest would be of the 20-35 year old age group.

I do like it though!

 

[passedpawn]

Here's something I think every bottler could use. Made my day a lot faster when I used to bottle. Pretty easy mod.

Double-Barrel Bottling: Now, Twice as Fast!

 

[truvr]

Bumpity bump. I count only 5 or maybe 7 nominations. Is that the best we can do!?

I've like to see a nomination for a DIY NG burner build/conversion for under $50! Anyone?

 

[Huaco]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f252/jockey-box-build-vintage-thermos-ice-chest-506302/

 

[LandoLincoln]

My pizza oven build thread is so cool you need to put a sweater on when you read it. I'll be the inaugural winner hands down.

I'd definitely nominate it for "most inane insults in a single thread." But a DIY thread...not so much.

 

[poptarts]

Ugly junk corona mill, stc1000+, and my 50$ HERMS are my favorites.

 

[LandoLincoln]

The beer line cleaner thingy is my favorite DIY idea.

 

[day_trippr]

The beer line cleaner thingy is my favorite DIY idea.

Agreed. Built two, one for BLC/LLC and the other for rinse water.
Recently built an extension tube so I didn't have to muck with my flow meters atop the kegs.

I've been pushing for a sticky for that for a couple of years now...

Cheers!

 

[paulthenurse]

I'd definitely nominate it for "most inane insults in a single thread." But a DIY thread...not so much.

Ouch. I'm not feeling the love.

Ignore all of my 'friends' (God knows I do) and the oven thread is wicked pissah.

Whatever. You're not getting invited over for pizza night anytime soon.

 

[Ki-ri-n]

I would have to add a DIY Stir Plate Build:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f255/my-stirplate-cheap-easy-build-86252/
Simple, cheap, not too dificult, you're not mixing electricity & water (at this point at least ) and everyone could use/benifit from it.

I would also vote for BLC & StC-1000 as already mentioned.

 

[Mike_kever_kombi]

The counter flow chiller was pretty cool

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f255/counterflow-wort-chiller-build-use-182236/

 

[ChefRex]

It has to be an existing thread and brewing related.

Ouch. I'm not feeling the love.

Ignore all of my 'friends' (God knows I do) and the oven thread is wicked pissah.

Whatever. You're not getting invited over for pizza night anytime soon.

Pizza and beer may go together and I do like the oven (it hasn't fell down yet has it?) it is not brewing related, no love here either

 

[BBBF]

I'm starting a new feature here and it's pretty simple. It's a DIY project of the month. You guys spend a ton of time living up to the brewing spirit of innovation, taking chances, and improving the brewing of all so I would like to feature a new project every month.

Now how do we do that?

I would like you all, to submit your suggestions to this thread. After I have 10 entries I will shut this thread down, and open up a one week voting period.

I will feature that winner, and their project here in this forum, on our front page, and of course I will be providing one year of supporting membership free of charge.

So, lets open this up. Who would you guys like to see featured for the first HomeBrewTalk.com DIY Project of the Month?

Love the idea, although I think it would help if you put some sort of time like within the last 12 months. Although, since this is a new idea... Maybe let it be open to all the awesome inovations for the first couple months.

 

[30Bones]

Hope to finish my JSP motorized Malt Mill later this month or early January. Mock up now with the sheaves/pulleys installed. Table is currently being built by my Father.

 

[HausBrauerei_Harvey]

I'm super proud of my combined serving/fermentation keezer build I finished up a few months ago.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f252/frankenkeezer-mobile-brewpub-486990/index3.html

 

[HausBrauerei_Harvey]

+1 vote for the CFC, I just built one and it's a super time saver for 11 gallon batches.

 

[30Bones]

I'm super proud of my combined serving/fermentation keezer build I finished up a few months ago.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f252/frankenkeezer-mobile-brewpub-486990/index3.html

Holy smokes that's a BEAST!

 

[HausBrauerei_Harvey]

Holy smokes that's a BEAST!

Thanks!

 

[30Bones]

Hope to finish my JSP motorized Malt Mill later this month or early January. Mock up now with the sheaves/pulleys installed. Table is currently being built by my Father.

"Finished" this over Christmas.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f256/jsp-maltmill-diy-hopper-brewstand-mount-471514/

 

[30Bones]

Officially done minus paint. Going to add some holes for my hop addition cups to sit recessed also. I'm happy with it.

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[JINKS]

Kettle markings thread. Was my first mod.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f257/how-add-permanent-volume-markings-kettle-illustrated-463099/

 

[ModestBrewhouse]

What about the automatic beer bottle system, sure it's a shameless promotion, but why not.


https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/automatic-beer-bottling-system-diy-509887/

 

[rowan57]

What about the automatic beer bottle system, sure it's a shameless promotion, but why not.


https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/automatic-beer-bottling-system-diy-509887/

Agreed!

 

[froot]

For me the work done by FuzzeWuzze and day_trippr in the brew PI threads has been outstanding especially these https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f258/how-brewpi-lcd-add-510036/ and https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f258/how-brewpi-over-bluetooth-508151/. Seriously Brew Pi is pretty well known even down under and it took a member from here to improve it with wireless just awesome work there.