I recently came across some 2"x2"x3/16" wall tubing that was being sold cheap and I've decided to use it to build a brewstand (I realise this is heavier then needed but the price was right). Because the tubing is mild steel I would like to paint/powdercoat the finished brewstand. Since paint/powder will not be able to withstand the heat of the 3 banjo burners I will be using I was thinking of building the burner mounts/heat shields out of 3/16" stainless steel. The The mounts will be made out of 9 separate parts that wil be bolted together using 3/16" or 1/4" bolts. To help keep heat from transfering from the heat shields to the stand I plan on using ceramic fabric or washers between the heat shields and the stand.
Just looking for opinions before I order the laser cut stainless for the burner mounts. Do you think these mounts will support the weight of a full keggle? Is 3/16" overkill for the burner mounts? Do you think this setup will keep the burners from torching the paint/powder on the stand?
Any tips/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Photos are here: hXXp://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i476/Garage_Brewer/
Just looking for opinions before I order the laser cut stainless for the burner mounts. Do you think these mounts will support the weight of a full keggle? Is 3/16" overkill for the burner mounts? Do you think this setup will keep the burners from torching the paint/powder on the stand?
Any tips/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Photos are here: hXXp://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i476/Garage_Brewer/