At Crazy's suggestion I checked into powder coating. Apparently what makes paint non food grade is the solvents. Powder coating does not use solvents so it is OK with food products. Even if it chips it does not have any effect on humans or food excepts a chunk of product in your carboy. I decided to have all of the painted parts sandblasted and powder coated in original red. I'll post pics when it's done.
Bought A Crusher/destemmer, Need Advice
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Posted 05 June 2009 - 07:29 PM
Powder coating.....good choice.
Good call Crazy Run......
Good call Crazy Run......
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 09:24 PM
Here is the update:
I got my stuff back from the sandblaster/powder coater and I am very happy with the quality of work. If it is red it has been powder coated, if it is black then I painted it myself, and if it looks like stainless steel then it is. There is a cover that goes over the destemmer section but I left it off for the pictures. Wish it was September/October so I could give it a go. I will have to make some sort of mount for a macro bin for our 1000lbs of cab and then a stand & chute for the smaller batches but for now I like to sit in the garage with a healthy pour of something red and just stare...
I heard someone say shut up and show us the pictures so I will...
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I got my stuff back from the sandblaster/powder coater and I am very happy with the quality of work. If it is red it has been powder coated, if it is black then I painted it myself, and if it looks like stainless steel then it is. There is a cover that goes over the destemmer section but I left it off for the pictures. Wish it was September/October so I could give it a go. I will have to make some sort of mount for a macro bin for our 1000lbs of cab and then a stand & chute for the smaller batches but for now I like to sit in the garage with a healthy pour of something red and just stare...
I heard someone say shut up and show us the pictures so I will...
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 09:39 PM
Beauty of a crusher/destemmer! Congratulations. -Bret
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 09:45 PM
QUOTE (Calamity Cellars @ Jun 14 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is the update:
I got my stuff back from the sandblaster/powder coater and I am very happy with the quality of work. If it is red it has been powder coated, if it is black then I painted it myself, and if it looks like stainless steel then it is. There is a cover that goes over the destemmer section but I left it off for the pictures. Wish it was September/October so I could give it a go. I will have to make some sort of mount for a macro bin for our 1000lbs of cab and then a stand & chute for the smaller batches but for now I like to sit in the garage with a healthy pour of something red and just stare...
I heard someone say shut up and show us the pictures so I will...
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I got my stuff back from the sandblaster/powder coater and I am very happy with the quality of work. If it is red it has been powder coated, if it is black then I painted it myself, and if it looks like stainless steel then it is. There is a cover that goes over the destemmer section but I left it off for the pictures. Wish it was September/October so I could give it a go. I will have to make some sort of mount for a macro bin for our 1000lbs of cab and then a stand & chute for the smaller batches but for now I like to sit in the garage with a healthy pour of something red and just stare...
I heard someone say shut up and show us the pictures so I will...
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What a transformation. Nice job!
Just out of curiosity, what does the top gear turn? An auger?
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 11:05 PM
Here is a picture. I assume the paddles just make sure the fruit does not get hung up in the hopper.
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Posted 15 June 2009 - 06:28 AM
Sure is looking great. Very good job.
I am also looking for a stand with chute. Plans anyone?
Thought about 1 inch square tubing for a frame... then the all important stainless steel for the chute...
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I am also looking for a stand with chute. Plans anyone?
Thought about 1 inch square tubing for a frame... then the all important stainless steel for the chute...
Dave
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Posted 15 June 2009 - 07:49 AM
Wow! What a difference. Enjoy it.
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Posted 15 June 2009 - 08:01 PM
Looks great.
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 03:45 AM
QUOTE (Calamity Cellars @ Jun 15 2009, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a picture. I assume the paddles just make sure the fruit does not get hung up in the hopper.
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The paddles just keep the grapes moving along.
Great job, it all came together very nicely.
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In The Cellar:
-'07 Brutocao Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Syrah, Chilean Malbec (72%, 17%, 11%, respectively) aging in 59 gal. Hybrid Oak Barrel.
-'07 Brutocao Cabernet Sauvignon & Amador Cabernet Franc blend (50%, 50%) aging in 59 gal. American Oak Barrel.
-'08 Brutocao Zinfandel & Lanza Suisun Valley Petite Sirah blend (75%, 25%) aging in 59 gal. American Oak Barrel.
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 08:09 AM
Thanks, I appreciate that. Can't wait to use it. I will start the stand today, I think hammered will be proud of the snappy idea I have brewing. Look out St. Pats, I am hot on your tail. 
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 11:18 AM
QUOTE (Sax9747 @ Jun 15 2009, 06:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sure is looking great. Very good job.
I am also looking for a stand with chute. Plans anyone?
Thought about 1 inch square tubing for a frame... then the all important stainless steel for the chute...
Dave
I am also looking for a stand with chute. Plans anyone?
Thought about 1 inch square tubing for a frame... then the all important stainless steel for the chute...
Dave
I am going to build mine out of 3/4 square tubing which will match the frame of the Crusher. The crusher has holes in the bottom which, I assume this is what they are for, I will build pins in the stand to keep everything lined up.
I will also build the chute out of stainless sheet metal but that leads me to a question. How much of a drop angle should I have. I want it to be as flat as possible to minimize how high the stand and crusher will have to be but it needs to be steep enough so I don't have to help must solids make it to their new home. Does anybody have a stainless chute that can measure the rate of descent for me?
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 12:04 PM
Damn. A craigslist find.... I look everyday and haven't ever seen anything like this listed. Truly awesome find. And awesome work on the refurb.
(crosses fingers that I will someday find a crusher destemmer and/or press on craigslist)
(crosses fingers that I will someday find a crusher destemmer and/or press on craigslist)
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Posted 02 July 2009 - 03:13 PM
It's done!!!! I am excited and can hardly wait for crush!!!!
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I sacrificed a bit of stability with the front wheels going out to the side but this allows me to roll it right up to a macro bin.
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I sacrificed a bit of stability with the front wheels going out to the side but this allows me to roll it right up to a macro bin.
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Posted 29 July 2009 - 11:24 PM
Beautiful stand! Wanna build me one? All joking aside, nice work on this project. Well done.
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