My single tier build

[n2fooz]

Painted and plumbed it this weekend.
The black is 1300º-2000º header paint, silver-blue is 650º engine paint.
I used 1/2" Galvanized pipe to 3/8" copper tube with flare fittings.

 

[wncbrewer]

Sharp!!!

 

[evandena]

Looks real good.

How did you attach the casters?

 

[n2fooz]

Looks real good.

How did you attach the casters?

I welded gussets and drilled holes for stud mount style castors.
Sorry it's blurry but I cropped it from the original pic. It should be good enough for you to get the idea:

 

[Huaco]

I actually use a 3D program called Solidworks. I haven't modeled the burners or castors but here is a rendering of the stand:

I am a SolidWorks user as well... CSWP actually... What kind of work do you do on SW? (besides designing your own brewstands) haha...

 

[n2fooz]

I am a SolidWorks user as well... CSWP actually... What kind of work do you do on SW? (besides designing your own brewstands) haha...

I'm a Product Manager and Industrial Designer. Currently, I work mostly on headphones, earbuds.

 

[n2fooz]

I am a SolidWorks user as well... CSWP actually... What kind of work do you do on SW? (besides designing your own brewstands) haha...

I thought your name looked familiar. I saw your rendering on this thread and asked what program you were using: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my...0-some-nice-modifications-172927/index32.html

Good to see a fellow SW user.

 

[Huaco]

I thought your name looked familiar. I saw your rendering on this thread and asked what program you were using: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my...0-some-nice-modifications-172927/index32.html

Good to see a fellow SW user.

Sorry man... I did not see your reply to that thread. Yeah, I am on SW2012 and will be heading out to San Diego for SolidWorks World here in a few weeks. I have a little more done to my design, but I want to change some things to reflect the material I have on hand. I need to scrounge up a few pieces of scrap in the yard at work, but I pretty much know what I want to do on my stand (its just in my head) haha...
I work in heavy metal fabrication and use the Weldments tools every day.
I plan to use the conical burners for my stand and want to model some conical wind guards to cut on our plasma table at work...

 

[n2fooz]

It's been a little while but I've added the stand-offs. I decided to go with 1/2"x3/4" aluminum bar stock.

I didn't counter-sink the socket head cap screws so that they help prevent the kegs from sliding around.

 

[evandena]

Seen any use yet?

 

[geniz]

Subscribed. Looks great!!

 

[Flomaster]

*******

 

[n2fooz]

Seen any use yet?

Not yet, I still have plenty of work to do.

 

[wncbrewer]

Looking great, the paint turned out cool. Do you care to put up some photos of your gas manifold and plumbing?

 

[n2fooz]

Put the floor in and improved my plumbing. Trying to figure out my pump placement. I also need to figure out where to put my plate chiller.

 

[sea1961]

Looking mighty fine! I like the socket head cap screws placement for holding the Brew pot / kettles from sliding off during a busy brew day! Can't wait to see the finished product...

 

[n2fooz]

Looking mighty fine! I like the socket head cap screws placement for holding the Brew pot / kettles from sliding off during a busy brew day! Can't wait to see the finished product...

Thanks! Thanks for the idea too.
I can't wait to finish it.

 

[evandena]

I welded gussets and drilled holes for stud mount style castors.
Sorry it's blurry but I cropped it from the original pic. It should be good enough for you to get the idea:

Hey n2fooz,

My build as progressed to the point where I'm looking to attach casters, and I'm thinking of doing exactly what you did.
Couple questions --
- from the picture, it looks like you cut a steel bar to fit, and welded that in, or did you get a larger steel plate and cut it to fit?
- How thick is that piece?
- Confident that it will hold (obviously, but is there any doubt)?
- Is it easy enough to using the locking mechanisim, being mounted that far inside the stand?

These answers will help immensely. Thanks!

 

[n2fooz]

Hey n2fooz,

My build as progressed to the point where I'm looking to attach casters, and I'm thinking of doing exactly what you did.
Couple questions --
- from the picture, it looks like you cut a steel bar to fit, and welded that in, or did you get a larger steel plate and cut it to fit?
- How thick is that piece?
- Confident that it will hold (obviously, but is there any doubt)?
- Is it easy enough to using the locking mechanisim, being mounted that far inside the stand?

These answers will help immensely. Thanks!

It was pretty simple. 2in flat bar cut at 45 on each end. Once welded in there is no way they are going to fail.
As far as locking the casters, I have no issues.

 

[evandena]

It was pretty simple. 2in flat bar cut at 45 on each end. Once welded in there is no way they are going to fail.
As far as locking the casters, I have no issues.

Thanks. Do you recall how thick that bar is?

 

[n2fooz]

It's been a while. I got my pumps, most of my fittings and my sight glasses/thermometers.

Here are some of the fittings:

 

[Grzebyk26]

I really like this brewstand and I am thinking about making one just like it. Can you list all the parts that you used for you propane setup please. thank you.

 

[raptorvan]

Excuse my ignorance...but from the picture it looks like quick connects? If that is the case, why use more than one pump?

 

[Grzebyk26]

I know that those are quick disconnects. On the previous page was a picture of the propane system. sorry for being unclear.

 

[n2fooz]

I really like this brewstand and I am thinking about making one just like it. Can you list all the parts that you used for you propane setup please. thank you.

Unfortunately I don't have a listing of all the parts. I used 3/8" compression fittings with flexible copper tubing from Home Depot. It was a lot of work and if I did it over again I'd probably just order the custom hoses from ONEHOPPYGUY.
To use the compression fittings you need a flaring tool:

The copper is flexible but it was a pain to get lined up and leak free.

 

[Grzebyk26]

Thanks for the advice I reallt appreciate it.

 

[n2fooz]

Here is my Mash recirculation/sparge manifold. I need to figure out what size holes should be drilled in it.

 

[n2fooz]

Plate chiller...

 

[bbrim]

I'm jumping back to the start of this post. I cut metal all day long, its my job. I work mostly with aluminum but also steel. Steel should be cut at low RPMs. Speed adjustments or a steel saw are ideal for cutting steel. They also make "abrasive" blades (basically a huge grinder disc) that work well at higher rpms. The abrasive discs cost under $10 for my company and can be installed on a standard chop saw.
Your cuts and welds look excellent, and they cleaned up so nice. I hope the build go smoothly!

 

[dutchoven]

Plate chiller...

Nice setup on the chiller ... I like the thermo mount ... Which model chiller? Duda, I assume?