Keezer "4our"

[HefeHood]

I wouldn't worry about the bubbles. Would have never known until you pointed them out. The build looks very nice as is. Fire that baby up and pour some beers!

 

[cowboy1]

I wouldn't worry about the bubbles. Would have never known until you pointed them out. The build looks very nice as is. Fire that baby up and pour some beers!

My wife took the pictures with the test piece sitting on the kitchen table, when you put it on the top of the Keezer and the lights are on you can see every ripple, bubble, and imperfection in it. I really like the look of this and think that it would be nice if used by someone with more epoxying experience than myself. It has been running all week and my first keg of homebrew goes in tonight. I will enjoy the build finish even more now with some cold beer on TAP. I will post some more pictures, update the temp controller parameter settiings, and cycle times this weekend. Thanks for your comment, suggestion. I probably should post a better detailed picture of the epoxy coating, the pictures I have posted don't look bad at all.



David

 

[ross_daly]

If you want to go industrial, how about some brushed metal under a coat of that epoxy? Even using flashing could work. I would be concerned about the marble laminate feeling cheap (ie not like solid marble) I agree about the tiles - there is a lot of trapped air in those metal ones. Someone could do it well, but I wouldn't trust myself to be that someone either.

I've also seen some really cool raw/waxed concrete lately, but I don't know if that fits with your aesthetic.

 

[cowboy1]

If you want to go industrial, how about some brushed metal under a coat of that epoxy? Even using flashing could work. I would be concerned about the marble laminate feeling cheap (ie not like solid marble) I agree about the tiles - there is a lot of trapped air in those metal ones. Someone could do it well, but I wouldn't trust myself to be that someone either.

I've also seen some really cool raw/waxed concrete lately, but I don't know if that fits with your aesthetic.

The flat metal is a good idea. I could possible paint the plywood a flat black and put expanded Stainless Steel down on top of that, then epoxy coat it. You got me thinking now. The SS cross hatch pattern on top of the black would be interesting. Thanks Ross.

 

[cowboy1]

The flat metal is a good idea. I could possible paint the plywood a flat black and put expanded Stainless Steel down on top of that, then epoxy coat it. You got me thinking now. The SS cross hatch pattern on top of the black would be interesting. Thanks Ross.

Want opinions on this: I would put this down and epoxy over it:

 

[Stealthcruiser]

I like it!
Do it!

Just degrease it well first!

 

[cowboy1]

I like it!
Do it!

Just degrease it well first!

Great advise on degreasing, will run this by the wife tonight and see what she thinks.

Thanks,

 

[cowboy1]

This bad boy is pouring the perfect beer. I will post pictures tomorrow, bar top is on, and backsplash didn't fit. It will be complete on Monday. This has been a great experience!!!



David

 

[cowboy1]

1. Top installed
2. Gas springs
3. Line suppoorts
4. Addded the last CO2 line

Pictures to follow

Thanks for looking,

David

 

[cowboy1]

Back and inside of the coffin:

 

[cowboy1]

Tap handles and Keezer top.

We ended up going with the laminate I think it turned out great and very light weight.

 

[cowboy1]

Inside of the Keezer:

 

[cowboy1]

I still have the backsplash to install and 2 more CO2 lines. I will post cycle times sometime this week with my current controller settings. It seems to be running very smooth. As always questions, comments, and feedback welcome.


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David

 

[FB12]

Lookin' good! Just curious, what pound shocks you went with & how are they working? I ordered a pair of 45 lb. shocks for mine & hope they work out.

 

[cowboy1]

Lookin' good! Just curious, what pound shocks you went with & how are they working? I ordered a pair of 45 lb. shocks for mine & hope they work out.

Thanks, and I used 2 30lb. and they lift most of the weight and hold it open no problem because the top gets to a balanced point when lifted that far back. You will be fine with the 45lb. they should lift the top on their own. Good luck to you on you build are you posting pictures? I would like to see it. I have to post the final pictures of mine tomorrow.

IT IS FINISHED:rockin:

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David

 

[FB12]

Congrats! I have quite a bit left to do but it's getting there. Just posted on DIY section. Prost!

 

[cowboy1]

Congrats! I have quite a bit left to do but it's getting there. Just posted on DIY section. Prost!

You have a nice build starting. I hope you don't mind I posted a link to it since mine is basically complete. Anybody interested in another build click here. Good luck.

 

[cowboy1]

Wife, Bar stools, and Keg number#6:

 

[Woodrow]

This project began last weekend. Just posting some pictures from then until today, any input is greatly appreciated.

Freezer - GE model FCM7DSBWH 7.0 cu.ft.
I can fit 4 homebrew kegs that my local homebrew shop sells 8-1/2" diameter.
I might end up having a commercial keg in there for friends whose taste buds haven't developed yet. I think it will be close on 4 if I put 1 of those in there.

Needs to be able to move on hardwood floors.
Needs to be sturdy enough for a moving to another house.
Needs to be able to disassemble if the freezer were to go out.
Needs to be able to pour the perfect beer when I want a liquid refreshment!:rockin:

Lets start at the beginning framing the rolling base:
Tried to upload pictures and only see option to link... any help please?
Pictures on my computer.
Not going to delete the previous texts, hopefully I can figure out something to get pictures going.
Any assistance appreciated in helping getting my pics uploaded.


Regards,

David

David, just curious if you were able to get a 1/2 bbl Sanke keg in there? Thx