I am going to fab a 15-gallon kettle out of SS. Problem is that I only have 16 gauge SS. I feel that will be thick enough for the sides but want to have something thicker for the bottom.
I can tig 2 pieces of SS together but I also have access to some 1/2" or 1/4" aluminum. I was thinking I could build the brew kettle (sides and bottom) out of the 16 gauge SS and attach either the 1/2" or 1/4" aluminum to the bottom by welding brackets on the side of my SS, and bolting that to my aluminum.
I have plenty of access to all the aluminum I need with routers saws and welders to fab a great aluminum pot, but I want to use stainless. I am a little more limited with the equipment I have for stainless.
Anyone have any experience with using an aluminum base for SS pot? If so how does it work?
I can tig 2 pieces of SS together but I also have access to some 1/2" or 1/4" aluminum. I was thinking I could build the brew kettle (sides and bottom) out of the 16 gauge SS and attach either the 1/2" or 1/4" aluminum to the bottom by welding brackets on the side of my SS, and bolting that to my aluminum.
I have plenty of access to all the aluminum I need with routers saws and welders to fab a great aluminum pot, but I want to use stainless. I am a little more limited with the equipment I have for stainless.
Anyone have any experience with using an aluminum base for SS pot? If so how does it work?