FoundersBrew
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Anyone ever make their own mash paddles? I am thinking about doing this but am unsure of the best woods, oils etc...
Just finished this
yesterday. I used two 1" oak dowel rods, and a 1/2" dowel rod. The sides are 8 inches long, the center 3 feet. The 4 rods connected the sides to the center are 4", 4 1/4", 4 1/2" and 4 3/4" inches in length. They are spaced 1 inch apart. The total cost was around $11 for the wood from Home Depot. I didn't use glue since they are a very tight fit, and wood expands when wet, making it even studier when in use.
Catt, can you explain the wood pins?
I made mine out of a nice piece of 3/4" Ash. I used a scroll saw for the details and a router to finish the edges. I intend to go back and etch in the hop bines and grain stalks:
Thts a beutiful mash paddle, very nice work. I need a scroll saw
You don't want to know how long it took me, even with proper equipment. I would definitely simplify the pattern and make the "holes" larger.
I was going to make one, but bought a Cajun Stir Paddle like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BAYOU-CLASS...762?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c11f4c362
I think I may cut a hole or two in it with my router. Something similar to what EricT did above.
I like the random holes; your design is really cool!:rockin:
Catt, can you explain the wood pins?
Carved this from a Canadian Plasta-fir tree. No oiling necessary, does 6 and 12 gallon batches with no problems.
I've been wanting to try that plasta-fir stuff for a while. How does it hold up to high temperatures? I hear they are easy to keep clean too.
Yes and yes, a very versatile material.
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It's a joke, it's just a plastic mash paddle
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