Another 7cuft Keezer Build.

[Black_Z28]

Well, after purchasing the freezer last fall, and using it as my beer fridge via a stc-1000 I finally started working on this project. I will say, that almost everything I used for this build I somehow got for free. Even the freezer, I got for free, via some gift cards through my credit card. I have a buddy that owns a millwork company and I got a bunch of 8' panels of Poplar that he couldn't use. I ripped them down to about a 1x3, and also had to make a few panels for the coffin. The framing I got from a friend that works at a glass company. The huge sheets of glass with be shipped within large boxes made out of 2x6 and 3/4" plywood. All I had to do was take them apart.

I will add, that I've never done anything like this, so it has been a very fun experience. Cutting tile was very frustrating at times, but I kept with it, and I'm pretty happy with the results. All I have to do is bring the setup down stairs and hook the lines up. It will be replacing an old Sanyo 4912 that I've been using for about 12 years. I had done a great job, but with any hobby it was time to upgrade to more kegs.

So, back on track. The trim is all poplar, the plywood is 1/2" birch. The stain is called kona, and I believe the tile is called Irish Green.

Here are some pictures.

Hope you enjoy.

 

[anthropod]

Very Nice. I love the use of the pocket holes for joining things. Can't wait to see your first pour.

 

[chewse]

Excellent!

 

[rekoob]

Looking good!

 

[Black_Z28]

Very Nice. I love the use of the pocket holes for joining things. Can't wait to see your first pour.

I bought that kreg pocket hole kit this spring thinking I would use it for a few things. I'll tell you want. I've find so many uses for it that I never thought I'd use it for. One of the coolest tools I've ever purchased.

I finished up most of the lines last night and got the fans hooked up. They seem like they'll do a great job pulling and pushing cooler air into the coffin.

Thanks for the kind words!!

 

[Black_Z28]

First pull.

Wrong Picture.

 

[anthropod]

Very cool!

 

[Black_Z28]

Got the gas lines all finished up. Although, I think some of the lines I way over estimated on length. Might cut them down once I get two more kegs next week.

 

[iplaydoc]

Nice work... Very clean!!!!


"God is great, beer is good, & WOMEN are crazy!"
-Billy Currington
(modified by me)

 

[nab911]

Is that ****ing keystone in there??

 

[Minbari]

I bought that kreg pocket hole kit this spring thinking I would use it for a few things. I'll tell you want. I've find so many uses for it that I never thought I'd use it for. One of the coolest tools I've ever purchased.

I finished up most of the lines last night and got the fans hooked up. They seem like they'll do a great job pulling and pushing cooler air into the coffin.

Thanks for the kind words!!

yup, my dad has been a carpenter for 50+ years. always glued and clamped everything! had tons (literally) of those heavy bar clamps. He uses the Kreg now too. glue and screw, done!!

I have one too, makes life soo easy when fabbing up stuff


That is a really nice looking setup too, BTW. I love the dark stained wood and fully wrapped up freezer. nice classy look.

one question, how do you get into it though? does the top have a hinge or do you have to pull it out each time you want in?

 

[Black_Z28]

yup, my dad has been a carpenter for 50+ years. always glued and clamped everything! had tons (literally) of those heavy bar clamps. He uses the Kreg now too. glue and screw, done!!

I have one too, makes life soo easy when fabbing up stuff


That is a really nice looking setup too, BTW. I love the dark stained wood and fully wrapped up freezer. nice classy look.

one question, how do you get into it though? does the top have a hinge or do you have to pull it out each time you want in?

Thanks man. Have you found that you can just use regular sheet rock screws in the size needed instead of the kreg specific screws? I've done a few and they seem to do just fine. Just sometimes a pain to go get screws when you run out mid project.

Yeah, I'm using the stock hinges. They seem to be holding up just fine and I've opened the to numerous times checking co2 pressure and messing with lines. I ripped a 2x4 in half into a 2x2 to screw to the to plywood and ran a 2x6 along the frame to secure the bottom part of the hinge. Unfortunately I'm on the road for work so here's the best picture I could find.

 

[Minbari]

Thanks man. Have you found that you can just use regular sheet rock screws in the size needed instead of the kreg specific screws? I've done a few and they seem to do just fine. Just sometimes a pain to go get screws when you run out mid project.

I ussualy just make sure I have enough screws Sheetrock screws work ok, but have to find the right length so they dont come shooting out the end of the work. Also for hardwoods, the Kreg screws are self tapping and less likely to split the wood (unless you pre-drill which takes away some of the ease of use for this jig)

Yeah, I'm using the stock hinges. They seem to be holding up just fine and I've opened the to numerous times checking co2 pressure and messing with lines. I ripped a 2x4 in half into a 2x2 to screw to the to plywood and ran a 2x6 along the frame to secure the bottom part of the hinge. Unfortunately I'm on the road for work so here's the best picture I could find.

that works. looks great! :rockin:

 

[wuttheheeck]

great build, but the stones???? Noo

 

[Stealthcruiser]

On sheetrock screws, only the head is hardened on them, so in a worst case scenario, you could snap the head off, and leave the shank in your project...............

 

[mhites]

How did you attach the wood to the inside of the keezer?

 

[Black_Z28]

How did you attach the wood to the inside of the keezer?

The wood on the inside....the piece I used for the CO2 manifold? I just used some Locktite glue. The stuff that comes in a caulking tube. I thought about building some sort of cradle for the CO2 tank, but figured what I did would be good enough.

 

[mhites]

Any problems with heat build up?

 

[Mcbobs]

Is that ****ing keystone in there??

Hahah! Now that's funny!

 

[Black_Z28]

Any problems with heat build up?

Nothing so far. I just filled all the kegs up tonight. So, that will be the test. I'm sure it will be running off and on most of the night.

I did cut some vents on the side of the keezer though, to help reduce heat build up.