my rustic upright

[jayway]

Although it's not as nice as a lot of kegerators you guys have built I thought I would share Mine. It turned out way better than I anticipated and It's a little different of a build than most the uprights I've seen. It started as a $60 craigs list fridge and was a bunch of fun building so enjoy.

 

[atom]

very nice!

 

[swmalone]

That looks awesome.

 

[BrewdogSC]

Very nice! Well done.

 

[sfish]

I really do like it and will use your ideas someday. Are you using the top as a freezer?

 

[jpcourtney]

Very cool. I like it!

 

[jayway]

I really do like it and will use your ideas someday. Are you using the top as a freezer?

Thanks, I do use the freezer. The doors are pinned together so they open as one, I have a few lbs of hops and some tamales chillin.

 

[SmokeyMcBong]

very cool!!

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

Well done, just think of how much more fun you can have building another one, once you send this one to me.

 

[Homercidal]

Nice job, man!

 

[BrewdogSC]

I think you really did a great job! Would it be possible for you to post a parts list of the items you used on the interior of the rustic upright?

 

[Smellyglove]

This is amazingly nice. What kind of wood did you use, and how did you treat it?

 

[jayway]

I think you really did a great job! Would it be possible for you to post a parts list of the items you used on the interior of the rustic upright?

Thanks! Lets see, for the interior; the shelf is just plywood with 2x4 legs. TapRite 4 way regulator attached to the 2x4 legs. 4 6'' SS shanks. I used Bev-seal tubing for the beer lines and the red co2 tubing.
That's about it for the interior, just pulled out all the existing shelving and added my own bottom shelf. I would love to get rid of the shelves on the door but I've spent too much time on it already.

 

[BrewdogSC]

Thanks jayway! Great build!

 

[jayway]

This is amazingly nice. What kind of wood did you use, and how did you treat it?

Thanks! Nothing special for the wood. Used a 2x2 for the handle and for the backsplash/chalkboard are boards I found at HD by the hardwoods. I think they were called 'standard board' iirc but they were cheap, doug fir I think and came in 4' lengths. Took my time picking out the nicest one though.

I used the steel wool and vinegar trick to make the wood look weathered. Sanded, beat up, burned parts to make it look old and sealed it with poly, no stain. I'm by no means an experienced woodworker if you can't tell. I just took my time and it actually turned out nice. I did build a farmhouse style dining table for my swmbo for xmas, man did I get a nice thank you for that

 

[jaydlaw]

I like it, good job. I am looking for a fridge now to convert. It seems that ones similar to yours can be found for a little less than the mini-fridges. on craigslist in my area anyway.