Jeebas's 3 Phase Keezer Project

[Hoppopotomus]

Looks great Jeebas....nice work! As far as trimming out the front vertical corners....are you talking about using logs like I did? My suggestion is that unless you have a rustic cabin type decor. in your home, which it doesn't appear that you do, I would just trim it out with a nice moulding. Log corners may be a little over the top if it's not in a rustic type room. You can find nice decorative pine trim at HD with beveled edges in various widths with different patterns to clean up the exposed edge of the side cabinet panel. I have attached a link to my of my thread....scroll down and you can see some horizontal trim pieces that I used to trim out the coffin. Mine have a leaf pattern to go with my rustic, cabin decor, but you could use any style that you would like. Really simple....just cut it to size, apply a thin bead of wood glue, finish nail vertically in place and put a coat of poly (or whatever finish you used) over it. You could also incorporate it into your coffin as well if you wanted to add a little more flare.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/knotty-pine-cedar-log-keezer-build-223902/index26.html

Great job!

 

[Jeebas]

Nice mace. I think my level 40 dwarf left it on your keezer the other day while drinking them Skull Crushers you have on tap.

On a serious note nice build. When's the party? my level 45 mage would like to sample some of your finer vintages.

Thanks!

The mace is a bulava - a Ukrainian hetman's ceremonial mace.

 

[Jeebas]

Looks great Jeebas....nice work! As far as trimming out the front vertical corners....are you talking about using logs like I did? My suggestion is that unless you have a rustic cabin type decor. in your home, which it doesn't appear that you do, I would just trim it out with a nice moulding. Log corners may be a little over the top if it's not in a rustic type room. You can find nice decorative pine trim at HD with beveled edges in various widths with different patterns to clean up the exposed edge of the side cabinet panel. I have attached a link to my of my thread....scroll down and you can see some horizontal trim pieces that I used to trim out the coffin. Mine have a leaf pattern to go with my rustic, cabin decor, but you could use any style that you would like. Really simple....just cut it to size, apply a thin bead of wood glue, finish nail vertically in place and put a coat of poly (or whatever finish you used) over it. You could also incorporate it into your coffin as well if you wanted to add a little more flare.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/knotty-pine-cedar-log-keezer-build-223902/index26.html

Great job!

Thanks! I had purchased some trim and molding from HD - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 (and actually stained and poly'd it as well) but it turned out to be too narrow to fit the gap. So I had thought about putting this - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 - over the gaps left from the external corner trim but something still didn't look good. Maybe I was just in a rush the last few hours before my NYE party. I'll have to take another look at it. I am eventually planning on adding a bit more style to the coffin as well. Projects upon projects... And a new baby due in about a week...

You're right about the log trim - it probably wouldn't work with the rest of the decor.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Hoppopotomus]

Congrats on the new baby! Hope all is well.

 

[pigroaster]

How are hinges handling the weight of the top with tile etc? I am looking at doing a coffin keezer and see some people have had issues with extra weight.

All suggestions/tips for doing top are welcome.

 

[Jeebas]

How are hinges handling the weight of the top with tile etc? I am looking at doing a coffin keezer and see some people have had issues with extra weight.

All suggestions/tips for doing top are welcome.

I hadn't noticed specifically noticed any issues but then again I hadn't specifically looked either. I can tell you that the lid is very very heavy, even before the tile. I'll take a look tonight.

 

[J98NY]

I have 1 1/2" of plywood, and I'll have tile. Im scared to even think about lifting it, I see me lifting it, and the entire top falling on the floor.

 

[Jeebas]

I have 1 1/2" of plywood, and I'll have tile. Im scared to even think about lifting it, I see me lifting it, and the entire top falling on the floor.

Well I have 1/2" plywood and the plywood is trimmed in 1x4 pine, not to mention the 1x4" overhangs beneath the trim and the 33" x 11" x 14" coffin box (much larger than I needed for the four taps, but I wanted glass storage). Also, beneath the freezer lid I have layer of plywood so the bolts that rest in the tnuts have somewhere to screw into. A smaller coffin, smaller thickness of plywood and thinner trim, not to mention a smaller surface area (i.e. using a smaller capacity chest freezer) would have saved me some weight on the lid.

If you notice in the picture below I only really open it up when its just a little out from the wall. That way its never gonna fall completely open. If you prop it like this it has the weight of the lid distributed onto the 2x4s which are wedged into the wheel base, so short of someone bumping into the keezer and/or purposely karate-chopping the supports the lid should stay open like that.

You can save on the weight by also using glass tile (its MUCH lighter than stone or ceramic tile)

 

[Jeebas]

Well here is my parts list for my keezer in case anyone was interested.

As you can see I came in around $1500 and that was even with getting the freezer for $50 and getting two kegs for free from my father-in-law. Also not counting the table saw, orbital sander and various other tools (~$500) that I bought, but I have those tools to use again now.

If I were to do it again, I would use thinner plywood for the panels (1/4" instead of 1/2") and not used 2x4s to back them (I woulda just done the 1x4 trim and attached the plywood from the back). People have done keezers for much less, but this was really my first woodworking DIY project so I may have overspent in some places. No regrets though!

Phase 1 - Four Kegs (two w/ Picnic Taps) in Chest Freezer with 3 Way Gas Manifold, Temperature Control Wiring Done and Wooden Frame / Lid Complete (not yet trimmed/stained), no Coffin & Real Taps yet

• 15 cubic foot Chest Freezer - Used | $50.00 1 $50.00
• "2 Keg Basic Kit, Dual Body Reg, Ball Lock includes:
  * 2 Ball Lock Kegs (new set of O-rings with each Keg)
  * Dual Body CO2 Regulator
  * 2 lines of red, 5/16 CO2 Hose with threaded connection for disconnect
  * 2 lines of 5"" clear 3/16 beer hose fully assembled with party tap faucet and threaded connection for disconnect
  * MFL threaded gas and liquid ball lock disconnects
  * 10 LB CO2 Cylinder, Aluminum, Upgrade" Keg Connection LLC http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=324 $249.95 1 $249.95
• 3 Leviton 15-Amp White Decora Plus Duplex Outlet Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...ite+decora&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202887025 $4.99 3 $14.97
• Leviton 4-Gang White Midway Nylon Wallplate | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...gId=-1&keyword=4+gang+wallplate&storeId=10051 | $3.79 | 1 | $3.79
• CARLON 4-Gang 68 cu. in. Electrical Wall Box | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...+68+cu.+in.+Electrical+Wall+Box&storeId=10051 | $5.87 | 1 | $5.87
• Halex No. 20511, 3/8 In. Pack of 5 Twin Screw Clamp Connector | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...word=twin+screw+clmpa+connector&storeId=10051 | $1.54 | 1 | $1.54
• Husky 9 Ft. 14-3 Power Tool Replacement Cord | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...placement+Cord&storeId=10051#customer_reviews | $12.97 | 1 | $12.97
• Extra Wire (Black, Green and White) | Home Depot | | $3.60 | 1 | $3.60
• TSS2-2100 Love Controller | Dwyer Instruments | http://www.dwyer-inst.com/Products/Product.cfm?Group_ID=622&sPageName=Ordering | $69.00 | 1 | $69.00
• TS-61 Temp Probe | Dwyer Instruments | http://www.dwyer-inst.com/Products/Product.cfm?Group_ID=622&sPageName=Ordering | $9.50 | 1 | $9.50
• Replacement O-rings for 2 Corny Kegs | Country Wines | | $6.34 | 1 | $6.34
• "Air Distributor/Manifold 3 way, with 1/4"" MFL Check
  Valve and 5/16 Barbed Swivel nut with washers." | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=52 | $41.45 | 1 | $41.45
• Gas Hose, 1/4 Clear, per foot | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=26 | $0.49 | 13 | $6.37
• Oetiker Clamps, 17 | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=306 | $0.29 | 6 | $1.74
• Disconnect, IN (gas) Ball Lock, 1/4" MFL | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=15 | $5.95 | 3 | $17.85
• Swivel Nut, 1/4 FFL to 5/16 Barb | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=27 | $2.95 | 3 | $8.85
• Disconnect, Liquid (OUT) Ball Lock, 1/4"MFL | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=14 | $5.95 | 2 | $11.90
• Swivel Nut, 1/4 FFL to 1/4 Barb | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=27 | $1.95 | 6 | $11.70
• Draft Party Faucet, with 5 foot Line | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=225 | $5.39 | 2 | $10.78
• Oetiker Clamps, 17 | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=306 | $0.29 | 14 | $4.06

Phase 1 Total: $542.23

Phase 2 - Add Wooden Frame / Lid, Coffin, 4 Taps

• 2x4x8 Stud for Keezer Frame | Home Depot | | $2.52 | 13 | $32.76
• Shepherd 3 in. Semi-Elastic Rubber Swivel Caster Model #9285 | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25e...10053&langId=-1&keyword=casters&storeId=10051 | $9.97 | 4 | $39.88
• 1 lb of 2 1/2" Wood Screws PTN212S1 | Home Depot | | $8.47 | 1 | $8.47
• Screws for Casters (Pack of 4) | Home Depot | | $0.98 | 4 | $3.92
• Beer Hose, Clear, 3/16" ID X 7/16 | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=151 | $0.49 | 40 | $19.60
• Perlick 525 SS Faucet | Farmhouse Brewing Supply | http://www.farmhousebrewingsupply.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=144 | $30.49 | 4 | $121.96
• Stainless Steel Shank 4 1/8" with Stainless Fitting Kit | Farmhouse Brewing Supply | http://www.farmhousebrewingsupply.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=150 | $19.89 | 4 | $79.56
• 1x4x8 Pine for Keezer Trim | Home Depot | | $4.11 | 11 | $45.21
• 1/2x4x8 Birch Plywood for Keezer Lid and Panels | Home Depot | | $41.97 | 3 | $125.91
• 1x12x8 Pine for Keezer Tap Box | Home Depot | | $12.94 | 2 | $25.88
• Red Oak for Tap Board | Home Depot | | $13.64 | 1 | $13.64
• Screws for Lumber | Home Depot | | $7.25 | 1 | $7.25
• Everbilt 1-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Corner Braces (4-Pack) | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $2.67 | 5 | $13.35
• Screws for Corner Braces | Home Depot | | $3.92 | 1 | $3.92
• Everbilt 4 in. Zinc-Plated Flat Corner Braces (2-Pack) | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...NT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=OrderItemAdd | $2.37 | 6 | $14.22
• Screws for Corner Braces | Home Depot | | $4.65 | 1 | $4.65
• 16.4 Ft RGB Color Changing Kit with LED Flexible Strip, Controller + Remote and 12 Volt 4 Amp Power Supply | Amazon.com | http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040FJ27S/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 | $33.40 | 1 | $33.40
• 1 "D" Sanke Tap with MFL Tailpieces - SS probe | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=550 | $48.95 | 1 | $48.95
• Oetiker Clamps, 13.3 | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=306 | $0.29 | 12 | $3.48
• Mechatronics 60x60x30mm AC FAN UF60D12 / with 36 inch power cord | Amazon.com | http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H27GJY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 | $17.00 | 1 | $17.00
• 4 Beer Tap Faucet Handle Black Knob | Amazon.com | http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VI753Q/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 | $1.14 | 4 | $4.56
• Everbilt Sash Lock Satin Nickel | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $2.87 | 1 | $2.87
• Faucet Wrench | Keg Connection | http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=98 | $2.95 | 1 | $2.95
• Everbilt 1 in. Bright Zinc-Plated Non-Removable Pin Hinges (2-Pack) | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $1.97 | 1 | $1.97
• Minwax 1 qt. Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/Minwax/h_d...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $11.56 | 1 | $11.56
• Minwax Polyshades 1 qt | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/Minwax/Min...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $12.46 | 1 | $12.46
• Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane 1 qt | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/Minwax/Min...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $10.46 | 1 | $10.46
• Daltile Circa Glass 12 in. x 12 in. Blue Lagoon Glass Mesh-Mounted Mosaic Tile | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $8.97 | 16 | $143.52
• Custom Building Products Glass Tile 4.2 lb. Thin-Set Mortar | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $12.99 | 1 | $12.99
• Custom Building Products #11 Snow White 10 lb. Non-Sanded Grout | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $11.77 | 1 | $11.77
• Crown Bolt 5/16 in.-18 Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Tee Nuts (4-Pack) | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $0.98 | 2 | $1.96
• Owens Corning Foamular 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in. Squared Edge Insulating Sheathing | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $10.57 | 1 | $10.57
• Crown Bolt 5/16-24 x 1 in. Fine Zinc-Plated Steel Hex Cap Screw | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $0.17 | 6 | $1.02
• Crown Bolt Galvanized 5/8 in. Flat Washer | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $0.21 | 6 | $1.26
• Owens Corning Foamular 1/2 in. x 48 in. x 96 in. Squared Edge Insulating Sheathing | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $10.57 | 1 | $10.57
• Crown Bolt Zinc Plated #6 x 1/2 in. Flat Head Phillips Drive Wood Screw (100 Pieces) | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $3.82 | 1 | $3.82
• Everbilt 2 in. Non-Removable Pin Hinges Bright Zinc Plated Finish | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 | $2.47 | 1 | $2.47
• Loctite PL300 10 fl. oz. Foamboard VOC Adhesive | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $3.44 | 1 | $3.44
• Custom Building Products VersaBond 50 lb. Fortified Thin-Set Mortar | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $13.97 | 1 | $13.97
• James Hardie Hardiebacker 5 ft. x 3 ft. x 1/4 in. Backer Board | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $9.78 | 1 | $9.78
• Leviton Decora 3-Gang Midway Wallplate | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $2.98 | 1 | $2.98
• Custom Building Products 6 oz. Grout Sealer | Home Depot | http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...P_PARENT_ID&storeId=10051&Ntpr=1&ddkey=Search | $5.47 | 1 | $5.47
• 20" SS Drip Tray | BarProducts.com | http://www.barproducts.com/index.php?link=Bar_Supplies_2.php | $18.49 | 1 | $18.49

Phase 2 Total: $963.92
Grand Total: $1,506.15

 

[Jeebas]

I made some recent additions to the keezer

New tap handles made from Ukrainian bulavas (and table legs)

Bottlecap catcher made from leftover red oak

 

[Jeebas]

Temperature controlled outlets and fan switch installed on the back of the keezer

The extra outlet in the back of the keezer allows me to plug in these hi-tech, state of the art computer speakers

 

[theck]

Nice build! I like the temp control built into the back.

 

[Jeebas]

Thanks!

I hope to make some more progress on it this year at some point, such as:

* Moving the CO2 outside so that I can fit another keg
* Put car-hatch lifts on it, so I can ditch using 2x4s to hold it open
* Figure out a good labeling system for the taps; make different tap handles (an apple for the tap with cider, a bee for the tap with mead, etc.)