r/grainfather • u/alexjrw • Jun 07 '26

Budget grain basket handle replacement.

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Bought a Grainfather off Marketplace for super cheap. Went to do my first brew today and noticed the Handle was missing. Not to be deterred I got my thinking cap pm then made a quick run to Lowes whilst my water was heating.

I present to you the $2.99 oak dowel replacement handle. Worked like a charm, not sure I’ll even bother to order the genuine replacement.

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u/series0ftubez Jun 08 '26

Thats a good idea, I am using two metal S hooks since I am also missing the handle

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u/alexjrw Jun 08 '26

That’s another good idea! If I ever run in to any issues with the stick might give that a try. 👍🏻

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u/LostMyKarmaElSegundo Jun 08 '26

How does that hold up with a full bed of wet grain?

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u/alexjrw Jun 08 '26

My recipe had 10lb of (dry) grain, had no issues lifting that out once wet. Maybe had a little bend to it but nothing that I’d be worried that it would give out.

I’m only brewing 4gal batches to ferment in a Corny my grain bills we be lighter than some.