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Brew stand

Post by Hobbitfu » Sat Jun 11, 2016 10:33 pm

Made the first of what will be a 3 tier set of stands for gravity transfers. Picture is the middle height for mashtun. Will make a taller one for HLT and a shorter one for boil kettle. Made them separately so can use them for other purposes and move them easier.

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Post by mcgster » Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:08 am

Looks solid, can't wait to see the final setup!

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Post by Hobbitfu » Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:54 am

A grey day and bottling may push back completion today... See how fast I can work!

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Post by mcgster » Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:13 pm

I'm planning my brews for when i finally move back to Saint John in two weeks... i have a hefty back log at this point and a long list of brewery mods that need to get done as well!

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Post by Hobbitfu » Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:08 pm

Yah I have several brews in the cue. Just others things intrude! Laminate flooring ready to install...

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Post by Hobbitfu » Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:08 pm

Great that you're moving back soon!

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Post by mcgster » Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:29 pm

Yes i can't wait to be back!

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Post by Hobbitfu » Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:32 am

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Part 2 done! Now just the short stand and my 3 tier system is ready.

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Post by mcgster » Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:18 am

Looking good, are you going to treat the wood?

I like to use just a penetrating oil rather than a stain or varathane, since it is inevitably going to get beat up anyway.

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Post by Hobbitfu » Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:37 am

Yah was planning to treat it in some fashion. What kind of oil would you use? Otherwise was going to stain it darker to hide wort splashing [WINKING FACE]

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Post by mcgster » Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:57 pm

I like Danish oil, it just soaks into the wood and provides protection. If you want to throw a coat of varathane on top of it down the road you can do that as well but i have never had good look with varathane in situations where water was used.

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Post by Hobbitfu » Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:33 pm

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Setup is done except some finishing work! Can't wait to try my first brew with the new setup!

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Post by Buccaneer » Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:10 pm

Beautiful!

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Post by BrianMac » Thu Jul 21, 2016 5:54 pm

How did the first brew go?

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Post by Hobbitfu » Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:43 am

Went Great! The setup worked as planned. Gravity feeds from pot to pot went without issue. Now I just need a dedicated spot to brew so I don't have to move them every time I brew!

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Post by Keith » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:11 am

Hobbitfu wrote:Went Great! The setup worked as planned. Gravity feeds from pot to pot went without issue. Now I just need a dedicated spot to brew so I don't have to move them every time I brew!
That's wicked! Glad it all worked out. and yea I hear you. I'd love to have a dedicated area to brew besides my patio lol.
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Re: Brew stand

Post by timcress10 » Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:57 pm

Looks awesome! Any chance of sharing the rough plans/dimensions of those bad boys? What did it end up costing for materials? I'm trying to map out my own move into all grain, and some form of 3-tier gravity system is on the docket (cuz pumps are expensive!), once I can track down some pots/full size kegs to convert into keggles. Cheers!
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Re: Brew stand

Post by Hobbitfu » Sun Jul 24, 2016 12:08 am

Sure can provide some specs! Will try to post them tomorrow.

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Re: Brew stand

Post by Hobbitfu » Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:04 am

Wow totally forgot. Not sure how to attach an excel spreadsheet so if you want it message me an email address. It has the basic dimensions for each. It's all made out of 2x4's. The top I used pine planks which cost a bit more. Could also use any 1" thick plank (1x3 or wider), but sometimes hard to find good straight and flat pieces. Or you could use plywood cut square in one piece. Probably cost about $75 for all 3.

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