kelbygreen
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Ok one more thing for my brew stand.
I have not welded before so I have built it out of timber, I have the tools to do it and dont have to learn to weld and waste metal doing so lol. Any way I was thinking of putting a sheet of steel ontop about 1-2mm thick (I can always add braces where needed). But after thinking about it, its going to cost more for the top then the stand cost to build (unless that sheet at work doesnt get used this week and I flog it) lol.
So my other brain snap was to put tongue and groove flooring ontop and then fibro. I did consider ply wood and chipboard but after further procrastination I thought chip board will swell and the glue holding both may let go under heat. Then the reality hit that a solid bit of timber will be best. Underneath was going to be decking or flooring any way.
I would consider plywood if some one else has used it with heat and its been good. I am building this stand to be permanent so I dont want to replace stuff after 6 months. The frame has been glued, nailed and coach bolted together so its not going anywhere. I should have room (I hope) underneath to add a HERMS later and will be room for pump and gas bottle/s.
I guess all I need is confirmation or other ideas. I have used a fibro sheet as a wind shield and it was brittle after 1 use but it did get full flames touching it. Also as I use a esky I will prob have to use it as a heat shield there to. last brew I was recirculating and the lid was close to the pot now it has bubbles in the plastic <_< .
Cheers
Kelby
I have not welded before so I have built it out of timber, I have the tools to do it and dont have to learn to weld and waste metal doing so lol. Any way I was thinking of putting a sheet of steel ontop about 1-2mm thick (I can always add braces where needed). But after thinking about it, its going to cost more for the top then the stand cost to build (unless that sheet at work doesnt get used this week and I flog it) lol.
So my other brain snap was to put tongue and groove flooring ontop and then fibro. I did consider ply wood and chipboard but after further procrastination I thought chip board will swell and the glue holding both may let go under heat. Then the reality hit that a solid bit of timber will be best. Underneath was going to be decking or flooring any way.
I would consider plywood if some one else has used it with heat and its been good. I am building this stand to be permanent so I dont want to replace stuff after 6 months. The frame has been glued, nailed and coach bolted together so its not going anywhere. I should have room (I hope) underneath to add a HERMS later and will be room for pump and gas bottle/s.
I guess all I need is confirmation or other ideas. I have used a fibro sheet as a wind shield and it was brittle after 1 use but it did get full flames touching it. Also as I use a esky I will prob have to use it as a heat shield there to. last brew I was recirculating and the lid was close to the pot now it has bubbles in the plastic <_< .
Cheers
Kelby