I recently acquired a 15.5 gallon keg on Craigslist with a burner and wort chiller. The wort chiller fits snuggly through the hole in the top, but I felt it needed to be cut out just a tad more, so...
...today I cut out another half inch with a SawzAll and 3 blades, making the diameter more accomodating to the wort chiller. I then grinded the edges the best I could with an angle grinder. But the edges still are a bit rough for my Voile bag, and I'm afraid it's gonna rip my bag after only my first use!
What do people typically do with the top hole edges of a cut-out keg? Sand them with sandpaper? Line the edges with some sort of plastic or rubber protector? Nothing at all?
Post #2 made 14 years ago
I ground the edge down the best I could then I smoothed them out with a dremel tool. I then finished them with a little hand sanding. You definitely do not want to snag your bag. 
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Post #3 made 14 years ago
Curved bastard file and then various sands if no dremel. But it might take you a while 
. I wonder if you could go to a metal workshop and give them a few beers to make it spot on?
. I wonder if you could go to a metal workshop and give them a few beers to make it spot on?
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Post #4 made 14 years ago
I did what PP said, I used a fine bastard file and followed up with wet and dry sand paper. Most importantly, WEAR GLOVES, those edges are not just sharp, they are dangerous.
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Post #5 made 14 years ago
The 6" curved bastard file wasn't available, so I bought the straight-edged one and some 220-grit sandpaper. Suffice it to say, after about 30 minutes of filing and sanding, I do believe the edges are fit for my voile bag now. Thanks for the suggestions!
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This forum has been nothing short of impressive with all of the imaginative and informative posts related to my not-even-yet-attempted BIAB! (which I hope to execute semi-flawlessly next weekend)
Post #6 made 14 years ago
The flap wheels on the angle grinder are really good for smothing sharp stainless. YOu can get different grades. They're also good for polishing the keg itself. Really quick and comes over smooth and shiny
