evanvine
Landlord.
I canât actually do a âHow toâ on building an Hop Oast as I have already built mine.
I do however have some pics and sketches which Iâve included here.
I used 11mm ply for the the top, bottom and sides and 15mm sq batten for the corners and 11mm batten for the 5mm mesh.
I got the mesh from âWicksâ, it was 900x600 sheet, hence my chosen dimensions.
Layout for cutting on the 11mm Ply.
Sketches of my Oast
General pics + a few detail pics.
I did not use the corner pieces for my build, but I think they may make construction easier.
Complete Oast.
Base unit showing 600W fan heater.
The heating element is controlled by a PID, the fan continuously running.
Top showing assembly plates.
These are used to keep the assemblies square during screwing together.
I drilled 1" holes just because I happend to have that size auger bit.
Close up of assembly plates.
Close up of 11mm sq batten securing 5mm mesh.
Close up of locking plate, suggest two are used on the long sides to prevent twisting moments.
Pic showing 1st tray .
Instead of the fan heater an hair drier could be used, but not controlled by a PID.
Drying temp is between 43 and 71C, I use 57C, dries in less than 24hrs.
Hope this meagre offering is of some help.
EDIT:- In view of The Goatreich's post.
Hop Oasts are for drying Hops prior to storage, 20% of the fresh weight is normally achieved!
I do however have some pics and sketches which Iâve included here.
I used 11mm ply for the the top, bottom and sides and 15mm sq batten for the corners and 11mm batten for the 5mm mesh.
I got the mesh from âWicksâ, it was 900x600 sheet, hence my chosen dimensions.
Layout for cutting on the 11mm Ply.
Sketches of my Oast
General pics + a few detail pics.
I did not use the corner pieces for my build, but I think they may make construction easier.
Complete Oast.
Base unit showing 600W fan heater.
The heating element is controlled by a PID, the fan continuously running.
Top showing assembly plates.
These are used to keep the assemblies square during screwing together.
I drilled 1" holes just because I happend to have that size auger bit.
Close up of assembly plates.
Close up of 11mm sq batten securing 5mm mesh.
Close up of locking plate, suggest two are used on the long sides to prevent twisting moments.
Pic showing 1st tray .
Instead of the fan heater an hair drier could be used, but not controlled by a PID.
Drying temp is between 43 and 71C, I use 57C, dries in less than 24hrs.
Hope this meagre offering is of some help.
EDIT:- In view of The Goatreich's post.
Hop Oasts are for drying Hops prior to storage, 20% of the fresh weight is normally achieved!
