Emma and Cami have been at her parents 40th Wedding Anniversary party today and all reports were that she was simply a darling willingly giving everyone cuddles! Proud of my little girl and a big congrats to Ann and Nigel on their party (actual date is in March). Whilst they were partying, I made some good progress on my brew rig!
I spent today welding up the frame. The main challenge was getting everything square as no one wants a wonky brew-stand. Lots of G-clamps, ratchet straps, rubber mallet-ing, set-square checking, and re-checking after tack welding one side was needed but I ended up with a superbly square frame tack welded up today!
Next task will be to weld the frame out which apparently needs a bit of care as it will tend to warp if you weld all from one side so lots of back and forth-ing from side to side and up and down will be needed.
Hardest part was at the start when trying to get the first leg square. Finally achieved it but it took some time.
Here is the frame in place with the kegs resting on top. I also bored some holes into the front lower brace which will hide all the electrical cables to the pumps and the gas solenoid valves. It should be nice an neat and tidy.
After the frame is welded out then it will be a matter of fitting all the items in place (eg. Burners, solenoids, valves, pumps, control box, etc. Then the keg modification will follow!
Cheers and Beers!
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