My insane 25 Gal, 100 Percent Hard Plumbed Tri-Clover, Automated Tippy Build

[kickflip_mj]

Cool I will pick one up asap.

 

[kickflip_mj]

I did some finish pipe welding today, and added a small section into the inlet HEX piping so that the coil will clear the bottom of the HLT .

 

[kickflip_mj]

One burner finished

 

[unclevername]

You are helping me so much. I have been upgrading as I go with my set up. I just added a blichman 20 gal brew kettle, a blichman burner with the legs, and a couple of chugger pumps to move the wort around. But my setup is a set-up tear down-around i set up in our out door kitchen. My wife has been thinking I am getting a little spendy with this hobby.... Well that is until I showed her this thread. Now she is just trying to keep me from making one of these Mac Daddy rigs..

Funny though, she doesn't complain when she is imbibing on the fruits of my labor.

 

[kickflip_mj]

You are helping me so much. I have been upgrading as I go with my set up. I just added a blichman 20 gal brew kettle, a blichman burner with the legs, and a couple of chugger pumps to move the wort around. But my setup is a set-up tear down-around i set up in our out door kitchen. My wife has been thinking I am getting a little spendy with this hobby.... Well that is until I showed her this thread. Now she is just trying to keep me from making one of these Mac Daddy rigs..

Funny though, she doesn't complain when she is imbibing on the fruits of my labor.

I am really happy to hear things like this! I'm glad I can help. I'm sure you know how how costly this hobby can be and you can spend many nights pondering what items are necessary.I know I may have gone a tad overboard with this build, but the idea of having my dream rig has kept me going.

(Don't mention this to your wife but I am going to write off this whole brewery build. I work on the tech industry, and I have an article coming out in the next month or so)

 

[ajwillys]

Is that the hurricane? That's what I use and its great. So much quieter than most burners.

 

[kickflip_mj]

Is that the hurricane? That's what I use and its great. So much quieter than most burners.

Yeah I picked up 2 of them from brewers hardware.

 

[unclevername]

I am really happy to hear things like this! I'm glad I can help. I'm sure you know how how costly this hobby can be and you can spend many nights pondering what items are necessary.I know I may have gone a tad overboard with this build, but the idea of having my dream rig has kept me going.

(Don't mention this to your wife but I am going to write off this whole brewery build. I work on the tech industry, and I have an article coming out in the next month or so)

I trust you will share the article with us? If I could write it odd she would probably let me build one. But then I'd have to overcome a few obstacles like I have never welded anything in my life.

 

[kickflip_mj]

Of course I will share the article!

Maybe you should take a welding class? Welding is just practice. I mean I have only been tig welding for about a year now. But I practice on scrap stainless a couple times a week.

 

[kickflip_mj]

I finished my Bk burner mount today. Nothing seemed to go accordingly today, so after a few hours I threw the towel in.

 

[rmaloney86]

When can you start on mine? Seriously, its beautiful.

 

[kickflip_mj]

When can you start on mine? Seriously, its beautiful.

Are you in the market? ha Thank you so much! This build has been a labor of love and something I have always wanted. Hopefully I can get it finished in the next few weeks. I NEED BEER!

 

[Trillium]

And people thought I was crazy when I said I could make a keg of beer at one time. Beautiful build.

 

[kickflip_mj]

Thank you guys!!

Tonight I put some work into the hex outflow into the mash tun. Just note I will be hinging the lids on all the tanks.













Just a little perspective shot.

 

[Carlscan26]

Thank you guys!!

Tonight I put some work into the hex outflow into the mash tun. Just note I will be hinging the lids on all the tanks.

Just a little perspective shot.

So are you cutting the handles off the pots?

 

[kickflip_mj]

The open end of the "T" is just for the thermowell. It will fit perfectly between the handles or canted out

 

[Carlscan26]

The open end of the "T" is just for the thermowell. It will fit perfectly between the handles or canted out

Got it thx

 

[kickflip_mj]

I wanted to have it lower between the pots, but there wasn't enough space. I think it looks good like this anyways

 

[kickflip_mj]

Just thought I'd post another picture for you all.

 

[Trillium]

What model is your Everlast Welder in the picture? I was thinking of getting one to build my stand.

 

[kickflip_mj]

I'm not sure. It's the lowest end model. It's probably not the best welder for stainless, but I think it would work great for mild

 

[kickflip_mj]

I'm not sure. It's the lowest end model. It's probably not the best welder for stainless, but I think it would work great for mild. I think it's the PA 140

 

[kickflip_mj]

This is probably the longest I have ever spent on one project! Agonizing. Lol

 

[Rafael_Amarins]

Wow this is sooo beautiful!
Congrats!

 

[kickflip_mj]

Thanks man!


I just found some stainless hinges at the hardware store for the lids.

What do you guys recommend to cut the lids in half straight? Maybe a metal guide on both sides of the blade?

 

[Bookworm]

Thanks man!


I just found some stainless hinges at the hardware store for the lids.

What do you guys recommend to cut the lids in half straight? Maybe a metal guide on both sides of the blade?

I would use a metal cutting blade in a curricular saw and a guide on one side that that the saw table rides against. A guide on both sides could cause binding and accidents.

If you have access, a plasma cutter with one guide would be even better.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Ya' wanna' post up a pic of the stainless hinge you found?

If it's the hardware store "stainless hinge" that comes to mind, I would have concerns about it being stout enough...............Could be just me, that likes to make stuff "hell for stout", so I don't have to screw with it again!

Edit: Also, a circular saw blade will take out a pretty big "kerf" on that cut, and it might give you fits!

 

[Bookworm]

Edit: Also, a circular saw blade will take out a pretty big "kerf" on that cut, and it might give you fits!

Not if you use the fiber blades made for cutting metal.

Another good option is a band saw with a metal cutting blade. Then you just draw a line and follow it slowly and carefully.

 

[kickflip_mj]

I'm not at my families home were my rig is being built today to take pictures. But the hinges are pretty stout. They are roughly 2 inches long and have some decent thickness.

I like the idea of the table saw of plasma cutter but don't have access to one. Maybe I can make a small wood jig to guide a cutoff wheel?

 

[Bookworm]

I'm not at my families home were my rig is being built today to take pictures. But the hinges are pretty stout. They are roughly 2 inches long and have some decent thickness.

I like the idea of the table saw of plasma cutter but don't have access to one. Maybe I can make a small wood jig to guide a cutoff wheel?

If you are using the smaller fiber cutoff wheel, like on a high speed air cutter, a jig might be a good idea.

If you have a steady hand with it there is another way that works good for me. Scribe a cut line on the lid with a sharp metal scribe. Very carefully lightly score the line with the cutoff wheel a few times tell you have a groove to follow. Then you can take a few heavier cuts to finish it. You will probably have some sharp edges that need to touched up with a grinder or sander. If you just have a square edge and only a small amount of burr that needs to be removed take a large drill bit, around a half inch or so, and drag it by hand along the edge to de-burr the edge.

EDIT: I just noticed that you said table saw. I was talking about what is often referred to as a skill saw. A table saw could work with the right jig but would be very dangerous if not set up just right. Also when you use fiber blades on table saws you get pelted with the metal dust and fiber dust. Sometimes the metal fragments are also hot and sharp.