Dremel tool or similar:

[Hop Bomb]

Anyone I can borrow one from in Galway?

[Kevco5]

I have one Tom but the battery life isn't great on it. It's a lidl deal wasn't the best one!

[Hop Bomb]

Cheers Kev. Just bought a cheapo plug in copy from Woodies. Im sure it'll be handy again in future.

[Shanna]

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-49B99F9D-74E60D98/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29668.htm

Hi Kevco

Is it this one, see link above?

I have one Tom but the battery life isn't great on it. It's a lidl deal wasn't the best one!

[Shanna]

Hi Hop Bomb

Out of curiosity what was the make and the price of the tool you bought from woodies?

Also is it battery powered or wired?

Shanna

Cheers Kev. Just bought a cheapo plug in copy from Woodies. Im sure it'll be handy again in future.

[Kevco5]

That's the exact one Declan, avoid it. The battery only lasts about 20min max and it overheats.
The accessory kit they sell alongside them is fairly handy though, a good selection of bits and pieces.
Kev

Edit* had a better look at the lidl site and didn't see the kit for it.

[Hop Bomb]

I bought the "ROK" kit. 39.99e. Its plug in & comes with 180 bits & bobs. The main thing is you get a pack of 30 or more cutting blades which are 15e to buy on their own. They're perfect for cutting slits in a copper manifold for a mash tun. 

Its got a deadly extender type attachment so you can use the drill head without holding the unit. Im impressed. I thought it'd be kinda crappy but its class. This is it here:

http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/ROK-182-Piece-Mini-Grinder-Set/18597/1.0.12

Ive got this much done with my manifold so far this eve with it:

[eanna]

Looks great! Is the idea that siphon effect will empty out your dead space without tipping it up?

[Hop Bomb]

Cheers! Yip. Should work a lot better than the bazooka tube that was in there. Ive had some mad inconsistencies with my OGs so this + cs mill should put that all to bed.

I tried to stick as closely to John Palmers guide on it as possible.
http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixD-1.html

[St. Fursey]

Cheers! Yip. Should work a lot better than the bazooka tube that was in there. Ive had some mad inconsistencies with my OGs so this + cs mill should put that all to bed.

I tried to stick as closely to John Palmers guide on it as possible.
http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixD-1.html

That looks cool! I'm thinking of replacing my qualpex manifold with copper (cos it looks better). Did you just push-fit the solder fittings together?

[Kevco5]

Good job Tom

I've just ordered a cooler box so will have the have a peek at your mash tun for inspiration!
Think  it could even be the same box,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000G64I38/ref=pe_217191_31005151_M3_dp_1

[Hop Bomb]

Yeah just pushed them together. Seems solid & im sure once the 66c mash is in there the copper would expand a wee bit making it that bit tighter?

@Kev - Same as mine only thats a wee bit smaller. Ive the 48qt one. Call up! Il be pottering around tomorrow afternoon if yer off work.

[Kevco5]

I'll give you a text, I usually wake at around 4pm. Did you get your corneys sorted with co2?

[Hop Bomb]

I'll give you a text, I usually wake at around 4pm. Did you get your corneys sorted with co2?

No not yet but I fear it may be too late. The comments on my score sheet from the comp said it was oxidized

[Kevco5]

Looks like I have a project for Saturday!
This arrived a few minutes ago, €43.06 free delivery!

@Tom, where did you get your copper pipe and bits?