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New DIY burner

Discussion in 'Brew Stands' started by msm235, Sep 26, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    msm235

    Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2011
    Hi, long time lurker, second time poster. I ordered up a 25gal mega-pot and a new Banjo burner to go with it. Just finished building the burner stand this past weekend and wanted to see what you guys thought. Made it out of mostly heavy gauge scrap steel so I'm contemplating naming it Scrappy or Overkill. Keep in mind that I'm an electrical engineer before really critiquing any of the metal work, I know it's a shade sloppy.

    Build list (all steel):
    Main frame: 7 gauge 1.5" square tubing
    Supports: 12 gauge (I think) 1.25" round tubing
    Burner supports: 12 gauge (I think) 1" square tubing
    Burner shroud: 14 gauge sheet

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  2. #2
    Tinga

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2011
    looks bomb proof
     
  3. #3
    slakwhere

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2011
    the feet sliding through the main frame isn't as strong as if you had butted them together and welded, but it still looks plenty mega strong, just a heads up for when you step this up another level and build a full stand :)
     
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    msm235

    Member

    Posted Sep 26, 2011
    That was the grand master scheme but the legnth of 1.5" square tube I had available was 6" or so too short for the frame perimeter I wanted. To make up for it I put some crazy thick welds on the bottom side of the foot joint, have to take a picture of that when I get home.
     
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    Tinga

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 27, 2011
    If the pot is bigger than the stand the weight would be resting on the legs anyway. Not sure if this is the case though.
     
  6. #6
    android

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 27, 2011
    looks nice, i'm sure it will give you plenty of good service!
     
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