Keggle conversions

[tgossman]

So I've recently aquired 2 15gal kegs and done SOME reading but I haven't found the answer I'm loking for. Can you use a saber saw to cut the tops off? I don't have a die grinder or plasma cutter. Any other ideas???
Thanks!!!

 

[Brewers Hardware]

Yes you can. But invest in bi-metal blades if they've got them for it. i know they have them for a Sawzall.

Or get an angle grinder from Harbor Freight for about $14 when they go on sale.

 

[Bsquared]

get a $30 grinder, and a $4 cut off wheel. A saws-all makes a mess. But use some ear plugs, it loud.

 

[Rick500]

You can generally find a 4" grinder for $10 to $15 at Harbor Freight if you have one nearby. $1.98 for a DeWalt cutoff wheel at Lowes and you're in business.

 

[Mustangj]

You can generally find a 4" grinder for $10 to $15 at Harbor Freight if you have one nearby. $1.98 for a DeWalt cutoff wheel at Lowes and you're in business.

Thats what I used.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Here are some excellent tips on drilling some starter holes and cutting w/ a recip. saw.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/keggle-construction-40553/#post396839

It can be done...just don't use all ten thumbs...hah.

 

[Rick500]

Thats what I used.

Yup. Me too. I use the grinder for other things, but it's certainly earned its keep.

 

[Hawgbranch]

I finally got the top cut out of my keggle and now I am ready to install a ball valve. Is there a standard location for this valve as in, distance from the bottom of keggle? There are several really good tutorials out there for dip tubes but nothing about the recommended height of the hole....
Cheers!

 

[Nwcw2001]

If you don't really want/can't spend the money on a new angle grinder, go down to HD or Lowes and rent one for a couple of hours for $4 and $4 for the cut off wheel. That's what I did.


john

 

[beerthirty]

You can use anything short of nail clippers to cut through a keg, as BM will attest to.

 

[samc]

I finally got the top cut out of my keggle and now I am ready to install a ball valve. Is there a standard location for this valve as in, distance from the bottom of keggle? There are several really good tutorials out there for dip tubes but nothing about the recommended height of the hole....
Cheers!

As low as you can get it. Usually the hole is just above the bottom welded seam in the keg (where the skirt is welded on).

 

[Scut_Monkey]

You can use anything short of nail clippers to cut through a keg, as BM will attest to.

I guess you can use one like this if you are up to date with your tetanus booster. Just kidding...... I would use it. :rockin:

 

[NW_rockhound]

Ok, I just got a barrel and have someone who will cut the top out and weld in the fitting for a drain. My question is what do I do about a false bottom? I don't think a bazooka filter will come anywhere close to the bottom of the keg. Is it easier to just get an 11in plate of SS and drill tons of holes in it? If so, what size is recomended? 1/8 in?

Someone have some pics of a false bottom made for a keggle?

Thanks,
David

 

[samc]

Ok, I just got a barrel and have someone who will cut the top out and weld in the fitting for a drain. My question is what do I do about a false bottom? I don't think a bazooka filter will come anywhere close to the bottom of the keg. Is it easier to just get an 11in plate of SS and drill tons of holes in it? If so, what size is recomended? 1/8 in?

Someone have some pics of a false bottom made for a keggle?

Thanks,
David

If not in a rush checkout https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/stainless-false-bottoms-any-size-65065/index10.html

He seems to be out of material but can make any size you need. Mine works great.