Homemade Mash Paddle Pics

[derbycitybrewer]

So I've been thinking if making my mash paddle. The ol plastic spoon sucks. Can I use a reg 2 by 4? Prolly a stupid question. If not what kinda wood should I use? Thx everyone for the answers. Cheers everyone

 

[GrogNerd]

So I've been thinking if making my mash paddle. The ol plastic spoon sucks. Can I use a reg 2 by 4? Prolly a stupid question. If not what kinda wood should I use? Thx everyone for the answers. Cheers everyone

I used a 1x4 maple, but I'm sure a 2x4 will work, also oak.

you want to use a hardwood, and I wouldn't use pressure-treated.

 

[Barnstormer]

Construction lumber is made of pine. It is a softwood with a very loose grain. It does not do well when it gets wet repeatedly. That's why they use green-treat lumber in exposed places and you certainly don't want to use that in your beer! Your time would be better spent on a nice piece of hardwood. Your local lowes or home depot should have 1x4 pieces of various hardwood (maple, oak, walnut) in 3 or 4 foot pieces that are reasonably priced. They have nicer grain and will last a long time. Once you make the paddle finish it with some mineral oil or butchers block oil (some skip this step) and let it dry before you brew. I usually oil mine after the brew day is over so it is ready for the next time.

Good luck!

 

[malweth]

I used a 1x4 maple, but I'm sure a 2x4 will work, also oak.

you want to use a hardwood, and I wouldn't use pressure-treated.

Wow... I certainly hope nobody's using pressure-treated lumber!
Mmmm.... cancer beer.

 

[chessking]

Just finished mine. Hard maple with no finish.

 

[Tinga]

made mine a while ago. pretty fun little project.
I've since added volume marks so I can use it to measure volume in my kettles as well.

 

[drob]

Got inspired by this thread and knocked one out last weekend with my hometown sports teams.

Just an oak board from Lowe's.

 

[Tinga]

Got inspired by this thread and knocked one out last weekend with my hometown sports teams.

Just an oak board from Lowe's.


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this mash paddle conflicts with your stated location.

 

[GrogNerd]

where I live nobody is from around here

 

[sweetcell]

Got inspired by this thread and knocked one out last weekend with my hometown sports teams.

Just an oak board from Lowe's.


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so where exactly are you from?

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[drob]

Yeah, I've moved a bunch of times, but Boston will always be considered home.

 

[Spinrathen]

Just wanted to share mine. A buddy got the wood from some downed black walnut trees.

Ya I want something similar to this one. Very nice.

 

[Epimetheus]

great craftsmanship. I love equipment pr0n.

 

[SharonaZamboni]

Got inspired by this thread and knocked one out last weekend with my hometown sports teams.

Just an oak board from Lowe's.

Nice

 

[brplatz]

Here is mine from today, Oak board. No finish. Template designed in Solidworks. Holes have a burnt finish.

 

[bierandbikes]

BRplatz, did you just use a torch to "toast" your paddle? Looks nice.

 

[brplatz]

BRplatz, did you just use a torch to "toast" your paddle? Looks nice.

Yup I just have a MAPP/Propane torch and just tried to burn the insides enough to be black, trying to avoid the outside, then sanded it back down.

40, 120, then 240 grit. Might do more but I think it's plenty smooth

 

[Barnstormer]

Please report back after using your paddle. I've noticed that if I don't oil mine, or if its been a while, the grain will swell a bit. I'm curious if the torched spots will be more sealed. I may just make another paddle and give it a light toasting with the torch and then sand it and see how it works.

 

[brplatz]

Will do, my next brew is an imperial stout so if a little smoked oak flavor is imparted I won't mind haha

 

[Yellowirenut]

one hour
one piece of maple
one Dewalt recipt saw..with wood/metal combo blade
one hole saw
bit of sand paper

Its not perfectly straight but I like it.

 

[doc5md]

Here's mine. We call the brewery the "Brainy Bison Brewery," thus the bison track mash paddle design.
A hunk of cherry, a little cutting, routing, sanding and some butcher block oil.

 

[pabloj13]

Here's mine. We call the brewery the "Brainy Bison Brewery," thus the bison track mash paddle design.
A hunk of cherry, a little cutting, routing, sanding and some butcher block oil.

Beautiful and clever. Very nice.

 

[Jsslack]

New mini mash paddle for one gallon batches.

 

[g-love]

New mini mash paddle for one gallon batches.

That's pretty awesome man!

 

[GrogNerd]

New mini mash paddle for one gallon batches.

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:rockin:

 

[sweetcell]

New mini mash paddle for one gallon batches.

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henceforth when brewing, i command thee to play clutch (or some other suitably rocking tunes) at full volume while air-guitaring on your mash paddle between stirs. post pictures of aforementioned rockingoutness on this forum and reap the praise.

you're welcome.

 

[Jon73]

I went against-the-grain, if you will. I made a paddle out oak and it worked as good as you'd expect. Then I spent 10 bucks on a huge-*ss stainless steel whisk/whip at the local restaurant store. Works awesome. It would not work awesome on larger than 5 gallon batches, but for what I do, it does a way better job.

 

[Huaco]

First brew with this little paddle needs to be called "PowerCord Porter"!!!

 

[Jsslack]

First brew with this little paddle needs to be called "PowerCord Porter"!!!

Interesting fact my one week old sons name is porter.

 

[Barnstormer]

New mini mash paddle for one gallon batches.

That is awesome! I like it.