Had a SS dip tube left over from a keg like container that I had modified. Had plans to use it for a SS mash paddle handle one day, thought I might take it into a sheet metal place and have them weld on a SS head. Checked a couple of places, one wanted $10 for the scrap SS and $35 to make it up.
I had the same idea here Screwy been thinking about it for bloody ages never got around too it and just kept using the slotted spoon from the kitchen.
Dropped into the Hospitality Superstore at Warana the other day for some beer glasses and asked the store manager Jose if he stocked anything suitable for use as a mash paddle, he showed me one in his stock list, at $27 thought it looked the goods so asked him to get one in for me. Was a bit concerned that it might have been a bit flimsy at that sort of money but took the chance. Picked it up this morning, VERY pleased this thing is seriously heavy duty and well made. Handle 25mm x 690mm Head 230mm x 120mm x 1.8mm thick, total length 918mm. The thing was made in India, probably a bit of the old SS Norway or something, any looks and feels great.
For those interested: Hospitality Superstore stock item code TK03404 Paddle S/S 900mm $27.18 Lots of other brewery/beer stuff, pots, glassware etc.
Sunshine Coast Store
35 Production Avenue
Warana 4575
07 5493 1338
Store managers name is Jose.
http://www.hospitalitysuperstore.com.au/
ABSOLUTELY NO AFFILIATION
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So after reading and seeing yours I contacted them by email very helpful and all good till they got my money , it then took a week too post out , not a terrible experience but I think it would be ezyer too drop in rather than mail order , but that's living in paradise, sometimes thing just take a bit longer , LOL Anyway , I'm very happy with it now its here and I'm using it for the first time this morning .... Thanks for the heads up Mike ..
Cheers
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