heckels
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The inspiration - Blichmann's Top Tier system (Approx $700+ as pictured)
![Toptier.jpg Toptier.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21799-17c63e0646f12edd78697e02a59e2750.jpg)
The result - A homemade 3-tier system made of scrap wood, some adjustable brackets, and casters ($32)
A little scrap wood
![DPP_0001.jpg DPP_0001.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21800-cca4eb2e5b06d18a397d1d0c054ac557.jpg)
Built the center of the system with a left over 6x6. It was intended to be a column for the front of our house but only used the top 4 feet of it. There was a 45 degree angle on each side that was perfect for mounting the shelving brackets with some spacers behind. Also added some casters to make moving it around the garage a little easier. The style of the shelving brackets allows me to adjust if my system changes it the future.
![DPP_0002.jpg DPP_0002.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21801-fa139943a861674df6e8967fb7267832.jpg)
Added some shelves made out of some leftover 3/4" MDF.
![DPP_0007.jpg DPP_0007.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21803-e2cfb9d2e0ec5ec3e77adf089be925cd.jpg)
Here's the end result with the HLT, MLT and brew kettle/burner in place. Not too shabby for a couple evenings worth of work (had no blueprints/plans aside from the ones in my head or it probably would have taken half the time).
![DPP_0006.jpg DPP_0006.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21802-7a65546a6010ff580d26fbbfcc0770d7.jpg)
The brackets are supposed to be rated at 250lb when used in pairs...not sure if I buy that. I'll find out when I test it out tomorrow![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
I have some leftover wood that I could use to build some supports if need be.
If this thing works and doesn't warp to hell, I'll eventually install another tier for another burner as well as a pump to get my sparge water up to the HLT.
![Toptier.jpg Toptier.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21799-17c63e0646f12edd78697e02a59e2750.jpg)
The result - A homemade 3-tier system made of scrap wood, some adjustable brackets, and casters ($32)
A little scrap wood
![DPP_0001.jpg DPP_0001.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21800-cca4eb2e5b06d18a397d1d0c054ac557.jpg)
Built the center of the system with a left over 6x6. It was intended to be a column for the front of our house but only used the top 4 feet of it. There was a 45 degree angle on each side that was perfect for mounting the shelving brackets with some spacers behind. Also added some casters to make moving it around the garage a little easier. The style of the shelving brackets allows me to adjust if my system changes it the future.
![DPP_0002.jpg DPP_0002.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21801-fa139943a861674df6e8967fb7267832.jpg)
Added some shelves made out of some leftover 3/4" MDF.
![DPP_0007.jpg DPP_0007.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21803-e2cfb9d2e0ec5ec3e77adf089be925cd.jpg)
Here's the end result with the HLT, MLT and brew kettle/burner in place. Not too shabby for a couple evenings worth of work (had no blueprints/plans aside from the ones in my head or it probably would have taken half the time).
![DPP_0006.jpg DPP_0006.jpg](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/data/attachments/21/21802-7a65546a6010ff580d26fbbfcc0770d7.jpg)
The brackets are supposed to be rated at 250lb when used in pairs...not sure if I buy that. I'll find out when I test it out tomorrow
![Mug :mug: :mug:](https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/smilies/sdrinking-100-154.gif)
I have some leftover wood that I could use to build some supports if need be.
If this thing works and doesn't warp to hell, I'll eventually install another tier for another burner as well as a pump to get my sparge water up to the HLT.