Fabrication



Casters

I bought some stainless steel tube for the frame and (4) stainless steel plates for the caster attachment. I also picked up (4) 3” casters at Harbor Freight. I am using 1-1/4” square x 18ga wall tube. If money was no issue I probably would have gone with 1-1/2” or even 2” square tube to give more surface space for the kettles to sit. But I got a really good deal on the 1-1/4” tube and have no reservations about the strength. I have been drilling the holes on my wobbly old bench top drill press and deburring all the edges with a die grinder. I am drilling the holes for the burner attachments. Any time there are holes, even if filled with hardware, there is a chance of fluids getting in. That is why I have been adding drain holes in every tube. My friend Mike, who welded the fittings into my kettle, will weld the frame for me. I am fortunate to know not just a welder but a darn good welder. I ordered a 10” burner and low pressure propane orifice from Brewers Hardware. I have a design in mind for the burner mounts but will wait until I receive the burner to begin any fabrication.

Caster plates

On the welding table

Tube for the frame