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Permalink Reply by Sarah Leanne Barnett on March 13, 2012 at 11:03am

Scrap yard? It may be easiest to have a artisan make one at a machine shop.

My dad made a series of pour over bars for me out of wood. My mom faux finished them and put different logos on them for my wholesale customers. Design options are limitless.

He hollowed out the bottom base board of the structure with coffee cup sized holes to put the cups in. We also had a few with decanter sized slots. Its a lot more wiping and clean up, but easier in the long run aside from having one made.

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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Gray on March 13, 2012 at 4:37pm

Amazon has quite a selection, you just have to search for beer stuff, as they are not really known as coffee drip trays.

Here's a link

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Permalink Reply by Edwin Poon on March 13, 2012 at 9:13pm

Sarah thanks for the great ideas I am going to rethink my design. Jeremy that was exactly what I was looking for thanks for the info.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis McQuoid on March 14, 2012 at 9:37pm

You don't need one really. Slide a shallow bowl under the dripper as you remove it from the rack. Keep a towel nearby if you spill a few drops. Works for me. 

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Permalink Reply by Brady on March 15, 2012 at 7:47am

Some good suggestions so far.

You might also check out your local hardware store or Lowe's. I know that Lowe's has a section in the hardware department that sells threaded rod, angle iron, and decorative perforated metal. Grab a strip of perf and a pair of wide flat sheet metal pliers and you'll be in business.

Or check here.

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Permalink Reply by Edwin Poon on March 15, 2012 at 4:19pm

Thanks Dennis and Brady for the suggestion I will definetly take your suggestions into consideration!

Brady said:

Some good suggestions so far.

You might also check out your local hardware store or Lowe's. I know that Lowe's has a section in the hardware department that sells threaded rod, angle iron, and decorative perforated metal. Grab a strip of perf and a pair of wide flat sheet metal pliers and you'll be in business.

Or check here.

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Permalink Reply by Jay Caragay on March 16, 2012 at 2:32pm

Home Depot or Lowe's will have some expanded or perforated metal.  Otherwise, look for a metal working shop in your city and talk to them (or even the local restaurant supplier) about making whatever you want.

For our needs, we know a variety of metalworkers to do just about any job we need.  Get out there and meet them, the talent is out there!

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Permalink Reply by Ron Ingber on March 17, 2012 at 8:53am

I am pretty sure that my local Dept of Health would insist that the tray be made from food grade stainless steel.

I think that the beer drip trays will do just what you need without worrying about an NSF label.

 

"the oldest guy at the party"

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Permalink Reply by Edwin Poon on March 19, 2012 at 10:00am

Thats a good idea Jay I havent thought about looking into a metal shop thanks!
 
Jay Caragay said:

Home Depot or Lowe's will have some expanded or perforated metal.  Otherwise, look for a metal working shop in your city and talk to them (or even the local restaurant supplier) about making whatever you want.

For our needs, we know a variety of metalworkers to do just about any job we need.  Get out there and meet them, the talent is out there!

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Permalink Reply by Edwin Poon on March 19, 2012 at 10:02am

Ya Ron I agree that would be the safest way but I think I can find something out there that would pass the health dept. and thanks for your input.
 
Ron Ingber said:

I am pretty sure that my local Dept of Health would insist that the tray be made from food grade stainless steel.

I think that the beer drip trays will do just what you need without worrying about an NSF label.

 

"the oldest guy at the party"

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