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Ralph Diamond (142.177.181.177)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 02:28 pm: | 
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I am now onto my second plastic spoon mash paddle. And I was wondering would everything be ok if I just went out and picked up a kid's canoe paddle and used it. I could just mark it with knotches to show wort level. Also does the type of wood matter and should the varnish be removed? |
Andrew T. Deutsch (63.227.24.83)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 05:02 pm: |
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It is easier and cheaper to go out and buy a $6.00 piece of maple (1X6X6) and cut your own paddle. If you buy a canoe paddle make sure it is plastic, you definately do not want to stir your mash with a varnished wood paddle from a sporting goods store. The varnish is toxic and to wood may not be suitable for food use. Maple has very tight grain and the wort will have a hard time getting into the paddle and molding. Maple is traditionally used in the restaurant industry as cutting boards due to its hardness and type of grain.
If you end up making your own you do not need to varnish it, just rinse it off after each use. I have heard of people using a lemon oil rub on it but i do not think it matters. |
Walt Fischer (24.221.196.114)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 05:58 pm: |
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Maple paddle...
Hmmmm... 
My Maple Paddle
I use canola oil on mine
Walt
Lama Brewery
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Denny Conn (140.211.82.4)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 06:04 pm: |
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"It is easier and cheaper to go out and buy a $6.00 piece of maple (1X6X6) and cut your own paddle"...not of you don't have the tools or skill to cut and finish it. |
Streb (68.166.205.17)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 06:11 pm: |
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You can get a paddle made of some sort of moderately hard Asian wood at AceMart for less than $10.00. You wouldn't have to worry about any chemicals that way.
http://www.acemart.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AM&Product_Code=AAASP36&Category_Code=G14-6 |
davidw (209.107.44.126)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 06:14 pm: |
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Shop smart, shop 'S'-Mart! Heh. Sorry, couldn't help myself. |
Ken Anderson (68.235.34.176)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 06:15 pm: |
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Walt, I thought oil was bad for your head. You're finding no effect?
Ken |
Andrew Pearce (68.225.195.30)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 06:15 pm: |
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yeah, it's the lathe, router and bandsaw that get kinda pricey.
Get a big-@ss stainless steel spoon. And it fits into the neo-industrial decor of my garage brewery. |
Paul Hayslett (64.252.34.35)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 07:31 pm: |
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I got myself the big ol' hunk-o'-maple two months ago with the intention of making my own. Already had the tools and skill. But I'm still trying to find that spare evening to rough it out. Time is somehow always the limiting factor in all my plans.
I want to make my own because I love working with wood. But if that's not a big deal for you, the "mash rakes" at B3/Williams/etc. really aren't that expensive. Less than $20 I believe. Not much more than a canoe paddle at WalMart and guaranteed food safe. |
Jeff Sherer (129.7.189.7)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 07:42 pm: |
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Having recently gotten into all-grain (despite my inability to do full-wort boils), I took the easy way out and bought a carved maple paddle from morebeer (NAYY) a month or so ago. It's now my most cherished brewery item... makes me feel all grown up, as a brewer anyway. (sniff) It's WAY cooler than the plastic spoon I had been using.
It had a varnish-y smell to it when it arrived, but I figured if it was harmful to use as-is they would have made some sort of effort to let me know... |
Jake Isaacs (128.163.110.72)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 08:12 pm: |
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I got a really long stainless spatula for grilling and used a dremmel to cut out two of the um..."slot dividers?" so that there are two big slots instead of four smaller ones. There seems to be a minimum size through which grist will easily flow, and the larger slots really break up the doughballs faster.
P.S. A drill, jigsaw, and sandpaper are really all you need to make a paddle from a maple board, people. Anyone who doesn't possess these items should surrender their "Man" membership card immidiately |
Walt Fischer (24.221.196.114)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 09:40 pm: |
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Hey Ken..
No the canola doesnt seem to bother anything..
I wondered about this too, but when i contacted the guy who makes em for breweries, thats what he said he does..
He also said whenever its looking dry to just give it another quick layer..
I never put mine in the boil.. just mash..
Also... clean your maple paddle right after every use...
So far, so good
Walt |
Milan Bartolec (135.214.42.68)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 10:47 pm: |
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I'll surrender my man membership as soon as I find out where my fiance put it. |
Jim O'Conner (63.164.163.239)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 11:09 pm: |
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Boy, I must be missing something using my long handled, stainless spoon. No lumps. Easy to clean. So, why do I need a friggin boat oar again? |
Streb (68.166.205.17)
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2003 - 11:17 pm: |
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> Boy, I must be missing something using my long handled, stainless spoon. No lumps. Easy to clean. So, why do I need a friggin boat oar again?
Wood is "charismatic" according to Papazian. |
Walt Fischer (24.221.196.114)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 01:14 am: |
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hey man.... you knocking my oar?
Plus..the oar hurts alot more when being hit upside the head with it...
heh
Walt |
Tony Garton (135.214.150.100)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 02:54 am: |
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I have a small system so a huge SS BBQ turner works for me. It also functions well as a hornet swatter. |
Malbec (205.242.56.60)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 04:30 am: |
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> A drill, jigsaw, and sandpaper are really all you need to make a paddle from a maple board, people. Anyone who doesn't possess these items should surrender their "Man" membership card immidiately
That's right. I did my oak paddle with a skil saw and an old jigsaw. That and a round file and a bit of sandpaper...there you have it. Never did put any oil on it. Haven't needed to. |
Randy McCord (216.174.177.148)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 05:18 am: |
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I made my own out of 304 stainless steel. It works great for me, not too small, not too big, just right. I would show a pic, but I'm not a computer god, and don't have the know how or equip to post one. I like yours though Walt. I think maybe I'll try to get the carpenter at work to build me one out of wood. I'm not a wood guy, all metal for me. |
Belly Buster Bob (142.177.80.177)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 03:21 pm: |
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I love my maple paddle
http://www.bellybuster.noadweb.com/gadgets.htm |
Doug J (12.64.60.203)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 08:34 pm: |
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I used red oak, no oil or varnish. For shaping just a jigsaw, hole saw, and "Mouse" sander.
http://www.geocities.com/kgbrewery/brewpaddle.jpg |
RJ (24.116.154.133)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 09:18 pm: |
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I cut a paddle out of 1x4 maple from HD.
http://myweb.cableone.net/johnron/brew/paddle.jpg
I gave it a few applications of mineral oil. |
Ken Anderson (68.235.34.176)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 10:42 pm: |
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BBB, if at your site you're talking about modifying your fermenter by putting the clear lid on, let me say I'm on batch two with mine and it is TITS.
Ken |
Belly Buster Bob (142.177.83.213)
| | Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 11:47 pm: |
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ken, I have the top cut now and have the plexi but I'm on a course through the week so am only home on weekends. No time to finish it. I think I might put a valve in the bottom of mine |
Bill Tobler (65.64.229.132)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 03:04 pm: |
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Ho-ho-ho-ho---ho
Introducing the Binford 9100 MashMixer "Widowmaker"
Getting ready to mix some grain...
Building and Brewing in Texas
Bill Tobler
My Brewery |
Paul Hayslett (64.252.34.35)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 07:20 pm: |
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Has anyone ever seen Bill T and Tim Allen in a room together? I thought not.... |
Bill Tobler (204.136.184.34)
| | Posted on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 02:58 am: |
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I've sent in my application in case Al ever retires thou....
Bill |
PalerThanAle (65.168.73.62)
| | Posted on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 06:41 pm: |
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A local restaurant supply store had wooden booyah paddles for $9.00 and stainless paddles for $11.00. I bought one of each.
PTA |
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