After a long time of reading the DIY forum and getting sick of extract brewing, I've decided to build a single tier - Simplified Brutus 10. I have found this thread to be really helpful. Thanks SouthernYankee.
I bought the 1.5" 16gauge square tubing from a steel supplier in Houston. They cut it to length but the cuts were not exactly straight nor accurate. That led to some difficulty welding it, especially since it is my first time welding. I purchased the same northern tool flux core welder that SouthernYankee bought, $150 and seems to do the job fine.
Some pics of the progress so far:
Cut the tops of 2 kegs with angle grinder
Building the frame:
Frame just about all welded:
Stand as of now (8/26)
I bought the 1.5" 16gauge square tubing from a steel supplier in Houston. They cut it to length but the cuts were not exactly straight nor accurate. That led to some difficulty welding it, especially since it is my first time welding. I purchased the same northern tool flux core welder that SouthernYankee bought, $150 and seems to do the job fine.
Some pics of the progress so far:
Cut the tops of 2 kegs with angle grinder
Building the frame:
Frame just about all welded:
Stand as of now (8/26)