Brewstand build

[El Pistolero]

At least it ain't Carowhina blue (at least not on this monitor). That would be horrid, and all your beer would taste like wine coolers.

I was gonna say it does look like NC blue, but it's actually closer to the Columbia blue the oilers used to wear. Actually on my monitor it's very close to Windows background blue.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I was gonna say it does look like NC blue, but it's actually closer to the Columbia blue the oilers used to wear. Actually on my monitor it's very close to Windows background blue.

It's not sissy enough for Tarhole blue and it's too light for Dook blue, so it's safe.

 

[SwAMi75]

Well, here it is after all the prep and two coats.

Not what I wanted. This color is WAY too light. Looks like I'm going to have to buy a darker color, cause this isn't gonna cut it. how can the cap say one thing and the color be totaly off?

:fro:

J/K......looks sweet! Better than mine, fo sho. I told you man.....ceramicoat the whole damn thing!

 

[homebrewer_99]

I'm disappointed. Thought you'd be goin' with green and yellow!

That would make it a John Deere, right?

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

That would make it a John Deere, right?

I was thinking Green Bay since as far as I can recall Dude is of Wisconsin stock, but John Deere's not bad either! Maybe I'll go Alice Chalmers when I build mine...

 

[El Pistolero]

I was thinking Green Bay since as far as I can recall Dude is of Wisconsin stock, but John Deere's not bad either! Maybe I'll go Alice Chalmers when I build mine...

Massey Ferguson all the way, baby. :rockin:

 

[Dude]

Guys..I put a first coat of a darker blue on it today, just for kicks. It looks much better. Tomorrow I will finish it up and put the gas lines back on and the temp. shelf so you can see what it looks like in all its glory. The darker blue looks MUCH better, IMHO.

 

[sudsmonkey]

Massey Ferguson all the way, baby. :rockin:

Buncha MF's.... Go for whatever color you want, Dude !

 

[Dude]

Massey Ferguson all the way, baby. :rockin:

LOL...actually you guys talking about this is hilarious..the color to me resembles the old ford tractors.....

 

[Dude]

Okay, here it is in all its glory. I'm thrilled. The current blue is MUCH better.

 

[Rusty]

Nice work........any idea how much you have invested in it YET?

Okay, here it is in all its glory. I'm thrilled. The current blue is MUCH better.

 

[Brewpastor]

Dude,
Nice stand. I like the paint. Lead paint I assume :cross:

I also like the Silverberry in the background. Mine is pathetic, cover with scale, bugs and chewed to death by the rabbits.

 

[Dude]

Thanks guys.

rusty, I'd say all together I've got about 250 invested in it. I saved quite a bit by finding those cheap burners and I was able to cannibalize my old turkey fryer for the HLT burner. I am going to build a cheap screen for the bottom burner, and I still need to find metal or some type of material fro shelves. Eventually I want to mount a plate chiller on it and various other gadgets as well.

I'm really excited to get brewing on it.

 

[Rusty]

I know how you feel. I picked up my pump and Shirron plate chiller yesterday. I've got 2 of my three keggles ready to brew with. I just ordered my quick disconnects today and should have them next week. And I'm into my brewery for less than $600 right now.

You did a good job. Can't wait to find out how the first brew on it turns out.

Thanks guys.

rusty, I'd say all together I've got about 250 invested in it. I saved quite a bit by finding those cheap burners and I was able to cannibalize my old turkey fryer for the HLT burner. I am going to build a cheap screen for the bottom burner, and I still need to find metal or some type of material fro shelves. Eventually I want to mount a plate chiller on it and various other gadgets as well.

I'm really excited to get brewing on it.

 

[SwAMi75]

Hey man, I just noticed something. The part that the HLT sits on.....did you allow enough height on that so you can sparge into 10gal cooler, should you decide to upgrade to one? Or another converted keg, for that matter?

 

[homebrewer_99]

Nice rig!

Now don't forget to leave the garage door open next time you're out of town. Oh, BTW, what was that address again?

 

[snaproll]

Your stand is blue and I am green, with envy . I have one question though, just what is the over all height of this rig?? Do you need a ladder??

 

[RichBrewer]

Okay, here it is in all its glory. I'm thrilled. The current blue is MUCH better.

I thought it looked good before. Great Job dude. May you have MANY fantastic brew sessions with it!

 

[Dude]

Hey man, I just noticed something. The part that the HLT sits on.....did you allow enough height on that so you can sparge into 10gal cooler, should you decide to upgrade to one? Or another converted keg, for that matter?

Yeah, It will accomodate a bigger cooler or a keg. If I were to change 1 thing on the design, I could have lowered the boil pot tier another 6 inches or so, and in turn lowered the HLT a little bit, but it works great the way it is. I'm going to rig a hook onto the RV hose I have so it hooks onto the lip of the HLT, and stays in it.

Your stand is blue and I am green, with envy . I have one question though, just what is the over all height of this rig?? Do you need a ladder??

That base of the HLT tier is 64 inches. I don't need a ladder for it because in about 3 days the HLT is going to have a sightglass installed in it so I never have to get up there to look in it, or move it for any reason.

The only thing I might need is a small step stool of some kind to stir the mashtun. That will only be needed if I go to a keg for a MLT or a lot larger cooler. My next mashtun is probably going to be a rectangular cooler so I won't need it.

Eventually I'm going to have a buddy of mine tack weld some hooks (to hang the mash rake and spoons, and stuff) and some shelves (for the chiller and/or a pump maybe down the road). Once I've brewed with it a few times and learn where the best places are, I'll go ahead with the upgrades.

 

[Dude]

This is what I've been working on for the past few weeks....Just about where I want it.

 

[chillHayze]

Niiice! Dare the wheels travel off the smooth garage floor?
I'd like to see a drunk post-brew Dude rolling that thing over the driveway with a mashtun and propane cylinder on it.

 

[rdwj]

Wow - that's really slick looking Dude. I like the work you did on the cabinet.

 

[Bobby_M]

You need some swivel castors on the other side.

 

[Desert_Sky]

someday........


thats absolutely beautiful

 

[Dude]

You need some swivel castors on the other side.

Yes, yes I do. With all of the added metal, it is a beast to move.

Thanks guys. I love this thing.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

BTW. Alwways pictured the Dude as a johny fever looking guy...

Nice rig.

 

[Brewpastor]

I love this thing.

Look, what you do or don't do in the privacy of your man room is your own business. Lets just keep this to brewing and save that lovin stuff for pms with cheese.

 

[Dude]

Look, what you do or don't do in the privacy of your man room is your own business. Lets just keep this to brewing and save that lovin stuff for pms with cheese.

Hey, give me a break! While SWMBO is gone I can do as I please!!!

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

Hey, give me a break! While SWMBO is gone I can do as I please!!!

I'm sure she knows, anyways.

 

[Monster Mash]

You need some swivel castors on the other side.

All it needs is some chrome spinners, hydraulics and dingle balls...