Just_Pete
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Well its been raining and miserable the past 2 days. Car buffer and some Mother Mag Aluminum Polish = Shiny new corny keg.
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Wow.... Looks great. I wish I wasn't so damn lazy.... None of mine look close to that. I'm officially jealous.
Just_Pete
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Hey thanks! My SWMBO thinks it was a waste of time considering it's going to be in the fridge 98% which no one will see. True, but I will see it and I'll be happy knowing it's nice and shiny
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JakeTheHopDog
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Hey thanks! My SWMBO thinks it was a waste of time considering it's going to be in the fridge 98% which no one will see. True, but I will see it and I'll be happy knowing it's nice and shiny
Blank3d,
We must have identical twin SWMBOs. Mine said the exact same thing to me.
Ive got two Im going to buff, but they have big a$$ stickers on them. Did yours, and if so, how did you get them off?
Snausages01
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I used the gator grit fine pad and it took the stickers right off. I'm 95% done with one and 50% done with another. It goes pretty quick if you don't get sidetracked doing something else.
Cpt_Kirks
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Single edge razor blades get the stickers off. They tend to be old and brittle, so they just pop off. The glue is a pain.
JakeTheHopDog
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Thanks, I'll give the blade a try. That should get most of it off.
This stuff works great to remove glue residue, and the stickers as well.
Your image isn't showing. What's the name of what you use?
Just_Pete
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yea, I didn't have any stickers so I didn't run into that problem. But GooGone works great for stickers. As well as razors. Good Luck
JakeTheHopDog
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Thanks, I'll give it try.
Hey, just came across this thread, the keg looks great. I want to do that to my brew pot (when I get it finished) lol
Cheers!
Cheers!
KhellendrosXS
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Ive been doing that to mine but I use an angle grinder with the gator grit pads to get all the glue off and a buffing pad for the polish.
Much faster than that handheld buffer but I dont have one of those.
Much faster than that handheld buffer but I dont have one of those.
SweetSounds
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Can't you just chuck the keg up in that monster behind you and hold a buffing wheel to it?!?
Wow
lol, I wish! wrong kind of machine though, its for sharping hobs...long story.
Problem is the "welder" here at work blew mult. holes in the stainless before he gave up.
Now I have to find a real weld shop to do it for real $$.
Should have did that first, or went weldless!
Problem is the "welder" here at work blew mult. holes in the stainless before he gave up.
Now I have to find a real weld shop to do it for real $$.
Should have did that first, or went weldless!
SweetSounds
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Where you at? I have some guys at work who could probably fix you right up.
I just wish I could find a keg to convert. I drilled my turkey fryer last weekend and installed a valve. But I forgot I didn't have Silicone washer, so I can't even use it now until I get one. (opens up McMaster website..)
Hey Homercid,
Well, I am down here in Novi/Commerce Township. Know anyone 'round here?
Well, I am down here in Novi/Commerce Township. Know anyone 'round here?
Sorry, I'm too far north. And YIKES! That is one ugly weld! It looks like the guy used MIG and forgot to turn the gas on!
When welding thin stainless like this, I highly recommend only using TIG. TONS more control. I think it can be fixed no problem though.
I hope you didn't pay that guy!
dex0807
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That pic looks like he tried welding that with a stick welder, and didn't use stainless rod. TIG is the way to go with a little back gas purge you'll have a very nice weld. If you were anywhere near me I could help you out but you're not.
All I can say is it was hard to watch, its in the hands of a WELDER now and I should have a price today. Sometimes "favors" cost more than just having it done properly.
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