Recent content by Fighthouse

Actually I changed my build after doing the cuts. I was originally using this build as a model http://www.strutstands.com/singletier3station/ but realized that the way the bottom level strut was structured didn't fit with how I wanted to mount the casters. I ended up following this model...

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I did go to Home Depot this weekend and find some nuts that screwed onto the caster posts much easier. I still had the problem of not having a wrench thin enough the hold the bottom nut, but remedied that yesterday. My dad had a regular wrench that fit that nut, and we ground it down to a width...

Here is a pic of the play I am getting on my casters. These bolts are taking WAY to much torque to screw onto the caster. I need to hold the nut on the bottom of the caster so I can apply enough force to the top one to screw it on. However, the wrench I use to hold the bottom nut is too...

I did a bit more work on the brewstand this weekend. I received some casters, and the connectors for the casters and the burner mounts. Sadly, I am two strut nuts short of connecting everything. I will have to find a supplier that is willing to send me a small amount of these to finish that part...

Also another question - How did you get a bolt into the middle slot of that caster bracket? I also picked up some casters with a 4" bolt coming out of it, and it blocks me securing anything through that hole.

Strut cut to original length. I had to change the build a little bit, so some of them were shortened/unused. I also miscalculated the amount of connectors I needed, I should be able to pickup the rest this week View from inside my latest converted keg The two pumps ready to be mounted...

I know a previous poster inquired about how you secured the pump to the stand. I'm about halfway through my build (similar to yours), and am also wondering how you secured it. Could you possibly take a pic of that?

I cut my strut yesterday, and had no issues using the mitre saw I borrowed and a metal cutoff wheel I picked up from Lowes. It was a little more tedious than I expected, but everything came out perfectly. I'll use my dremel tonight to smooth around the cuts, and assemble the stand. I do have...

I have a neighbor who can lend me his miter saw, but I would rather screw up my $30 circular saw that his $300+ miter saw. I also have a dremel I used to cut the top of a sanke keg - would this work for the strut too? I am also leaning towards the 3 station stand. I only picked up 4 10'...

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After a few years of all grain brewing, I am finally ready to simplify my brewing process. No more lifting heavy pots, no more swapping out equipment, and no more stacking coolers. I received a majority of the items I need in the past month, and am ready to assemble the stand in the next...

I brewed this about 5 weeks ago, and put it in a keg last night. I see people used multiple ways to impart the chocolate and mint flavors, so I'll throw my methods into the bucket too. Please feel free to criticize any moronic choices I may have made. For the chocolate, I threw in a can of...

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For hydrating the yeast, here is what I do. I would take a small glass, and fill it with ~4oz of ~90°F water. Pour the yeast on top of the water, and cover with tin foil. After 5 minutes, stir the yeast around. I would pitch it no more than 30 minutes after stirring it. Also, make sure all...