HootervilleHops
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I thought the boys brewed Gin in that still at the 4077th, not beer.
Would there be anything wrong with making one out of a regular 1x4 or 2x4? What are they made of, pine?
Yes (it's very wrong to use pine), you want to use a hard wood, not a soft wood. This is why maple is so very often used for paddles.
A 1x4 would be better than a 2x4 too. A 2x4 would be far too thick to use well. You can get 1x4 pieces of maple pretty cheap at HD or Lowe's.
Why hard wood? I have a willow cricket bat I want to use but I believe that is soft. Also, anything wrong with using a food safe sealer on a paddle? I was given advice to just treat it with oil from time to time but I'd love to keep the stickers on the bat.
Ok made a few adjustments! Do you all think it will work or are my cuts too close together?
How long should I let it cure before I use it in my mash?
Paul
bierandbikes said:I have some 1x6 white and red oak boards drying in my barn. They were cut about 2 months ago.
Is white or red oak a good choice...assuming I have that on hand rather than maple.
Paul
Nice! What is that made out of?
i don't think you want to put mineral oil (or any oil) on it. some will come off into your brew and will cause problems, like poor head retention.Right now it's unfinished but I am about to put mineral oil on it.
Rake_Rocko said:Here's mine. It's one piece of solid red oak. It's close to 42" and the paddle is about 5.5" wide. Right now it's unfinished but I am about to put mineral oil on it. This took a whole for me to do and I am in love with it! I can't wait to use for the first time!
Here's mine. It's one piece of solid red oak. It's close to 42" and the paddle is about 5.5" wide. Right now it's unfinished but I am about to put mineral oil on it. This took a whole for me to do and I am in love with it! I can't wait to use for the first time!
Ya know, I have really been battling with myself about putting mineral oil on it or not... Ive been back and forth and back and forth. I came to the conclusion to just do it because I love the way it looks now, and I've read multiple people say that they have finished theirs with mineral oil with no ill effects on their finished beer. So, I said to hell with it and did it.
So that's what my thinking was... And ya know what, if it does affect my finished beer, then I've lived and learned.
Just finished my first mash paddle.
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