New Guy and my new Single Tier Build!

[MotleyBrue]

Here is the start.. 50 ft of 2 inch square tubing..

 

[MotleyBrue]

Getting the base fabbed up.. Keeping things square!

 

[MotleyBrue]

Gotta Stay Hydrated.

 

[MotleyBrue]

Good Start.

 

[MotleyBrue]

Going Up!

 

[MotleyBrue]

I hope this rig looks better than I do!

 

[MotleyBrue]

Getting the top straight and true! Extra wide for shelves and plumbing locations

 

[Golddiggie]

You using aluminum or steel??

BTW, I think it's a given that the rig (when completed) will look better.

 

[MotleyBrue]

 

[MotleyBrue]

This Welding thing is easy! hahaha

 

[samc]

That is going to be one strong stand, probably could hold your boat. You do seem to have a lot of toys in that garage. Good luck and welcome!

 

[MotleyBrue]

Not bad for a couple hours.

 

[MotleyBrue]

Weld, Grind, Repeat..

 

[MotleyBrue]

Tres' BG-14's 300,00 BTU's of pure power!

 

[MotleyBrue]

Windscreens / Burner mounts.

 

[MotleyBrue]

Smooth and Solid!

 

[MotleyBrue]

Plumbing....

 

[MotleyBrue]

More Plumbing...

 

[MotleyBrue]

This is where I ended up this afternoon. 2 solid afternoons of work and a random hour or 2 of grinding.. Pump, Keggle fittings and False bottom are enroute....

 

[Golddiggie]

When are you going to start building them for HBT members??

 

[MotleyBrue]

All Steel.. 2 in square tubing @ .083 wall. 50 feet of it. I used all but 14 inches! Also a full spool of Mig wire! Not really planning on going into the Brewstand Biz just yet. hahaha JJ

 

[J-Malone]

Is that stainless or A36 steel? Looks good, I like the idea of the shelving on the outside

 

[strat_thru_marshall]

nice looking build. You planning any automation?

 

[kegtoe]

very cool

 

[MotleyBrue]

I guess A-36 steel? not stainless. I can see doing some automation some day but being my first rig I wanted to keep it simple and manual.. I planned the build to be upgradeable.. The frame will handle whatever and I have room for electronics and solenoids when the time comes. I am going to install a panel area that will house pump switches and wiring for now. I want to be able to plug in the power and connect propane. Trying to keep it clean! JJ

 

[J-Malone]

I guess A-36 steel? not stainless. I can see doing some automation some day but being my first rig I wanted to keep it simple and manual.. I planned the build to be upgradeable.. The frame will handle whatever and I have room for electronics and solenoids when the time comes. I am going to install a panel area that will house pump switches and wiring for now. I want to be able to plug in the power and connect propane. Trying to keep it clean! JJ

I am on board with that! I am in the process of building one myself and that is the idea of mine too...simple for the time being until I learn the quirks of the system and how to run it manually. Then I will have a better idea of where I want to automate.

I also went with the mild steel and I'm going to paint it with the high temp engine stuff...

 

[MotleyBrue]

Quick Update...
According to my calculations you have a 0 out of 3 chance of making compression valve fittings work for propane plumbing... They all leaked at one end or the other.. I started at just over hand tight and worked all the way up to monster pissed off gorilla juicehead tight and they still leaked..just a little..but still leaked.. I went out and purchased the correct MIP / FIP threaded valves and all is good...

Once again.. cutting costs ends up costing twice as much.. My Bad.

Just an FYI and my $0.02 JJ

 

[fujieagle]

Looking good.

 

[geniz]

Subscribed. Can you post the dimensions?

 

[JonW]

Great stand! Is this your first jump into all grain or have you already been brewing?