Homemade Mash Paddle

[RubberToe]

Hey guys I made a small 21 inch mash paddle for my stovetop setup:


Brew Pot With Bag and Mash Paddle by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

It's made from a piece of 1x4 maple I got from Home Depot ($13 for 4 feet). I drew it with a pencil, cut it with a jigsaw, hole saws, and did lots of sanding. I still have some sanging left to do with a finer grit. I spent a bit of time on it, more than I anticipated. I'm going to make a longer one for my e-brewery.

[KMcK]

It could double as a glass holder for when you serve the finished product.

[RubberToe]

It could double as a glass holder for when you serve the finished product.

The only glasses that would fit are samplers!


Sampler Serving Mash Paddle by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

[KMcK]

Awesome!

[sleepyjamie]

when you make the bigger mash tun make sure you measure accordingly for larger glasses!

[derek]

Nice work on the paddle

Yeah, that really caught my eye, too. I have two nice paddles, but that has me wanting to drill holes in them

[mr x]

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[RubberToe]

http://www.mashpaddle.com/

Woah, I guess I got my money's worth. Maybe I'll go fancier with the holes for the next one.

[bluenose]

do you treat the wood with anything?

veggie oil or something?

[RubberToe]

Nope, it's not wet for very long and holding up great. I give it a good rinse when I'm cleaning up. It it were an issue I'd rub it with some mineral oil as that's what people use for cuttin boards. I've heard of people using it on their wooden mash paddle as well.

[bluenose]

I've also heard of people using beeswax for cutting board... wouldn't hurt the paddle if you were making mead

what kind of paint would you recommend using if I wanted to paint "FAH-Q" or "SOUL POLE" on my paddle

Chalmers will give a mash paddle to the person who gives the correct movie reference

disclaimer: the poster of this post in no way warrants the validity of the above post, and will be held harmless against any harm resulting from said post.

[RubberToe]

Hah

what kind of paint would you recommend using if I wanted to paint "FAH-Q" or "SOUL POLE" on my paddle

I wouldn't use paint or stain but burn it in instead.

[GAM]

dazed and confused

Sandy

[bluenose]

dazed and confused

Sandy

correct!

Chalmers, pay da man

[GAM]

dazed and confused

Sandy

correct!

Chalmers, pay da man

You heard the man.

Sandy

[LiverDance]

dazed and confused

Sandy

correct!

Chalmers, pay da man

You heard the man.

Sandy

Sorry boys Chalmers isn't in this province right now so those contest rule weren't valid at the time of said contest

[chalmers]

I fly to Deer Lake for 2 days, and this is how you guys act while I'm gone? I need to keep a closer eye on you!

[bluenose]

I fly to Deer Lake for 2 days, and this is how you guys act while I'm gone? I need to keep a closer eye on you!

Hey GAM, I think he's talking to you

[GAM]

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For sure.

Sandy

[homebrewcrew]

good job on the paddle.