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by regulardaddy
Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What do you think of my theory?
Replies: 28
Views: 2338

Re: What do you think of my theory?

condensificator wrote: used a lot of coal, but found propane to be much more convenient for project type stuff. turn it on when you need to get something hot, turn it off when yer done....no starting fire, no tending fire, no clinker, no junk in yer welds...just do it.
No hair left on your knuckles! ;)
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What do you think of my theory?
Replies: 28
Views: 2338

Re: What do you think of my theory?

Between Grandma and Granddad I learned how to do all kinds of stuff. I don't worry about it as much as some ;)
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What do you think of my theory?
Replies: 28
Views: 2338

Re: What do you think of my theory?

I've been a full-time blacksmith for 18 years...

Come with me if you want to live. :wink:
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: The ugly rig
Replies: 6
Views: 2604

Re: The ugly rig

I finally got a chance to run a wash through the rig. All in all it went pretty well. The small tabs holding the bowl on aren't working like I wanted. I ended up using a piece of fine chain running from the handles of the pan around the copper tube. Worked just as well ;) Other than that this is a d...
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses
Replies: 9
Views: 3350

Re: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses

It fermented out well. I watched the pH rise until it finally stopped and then I distilled. I believe the total time was around 5 days, though it had stopped on the 4th day and I waited an extra day just to be sure. It ran fine in the still and I ended up collecting around 1.5L and it tasted pretty ...
by regulardaddy
Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: The ugly rig
Replies: 6
Views: 2604

Re: The ugly rig

I just got it cleaned out and plan on running a wash through it in the next day or so. As long as it works and is safe I will be happy.
by regulardaddy
Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: The ugly rig
Replies: 6
Views: 2604

The ugly rig

Here's my little workhorse after tinkering. The pot is a 16qt stock pot. The flat lid was replaced with was a universal with a glass center. I removed the glass center and added a stainless steel bowl. The bowl is held on with 4 small clips made from stainless steel and fasted to the lid with machin...
by regulardaddy
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: If they ask, why you buy so much sugar...
Replies: 27
Views: 1666

Re: If they ask, why you buy so much sugar...

Shop at Costco and they'll say "Why are you buying so little sugar?" ;)
by regulardaddy
Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Types of sugar
Replies: 59
Views: 49677

Re: Types of sugar

Sweet! :)

RD
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Molasses
Replies: 137
Views: 88359

Re: Molasses

Thank you for posting this.

RD
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Molasses
Replies: 137
Views: 88359

Re: Molasses

Just what I was looking for! ;)
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Stainless steel fabrication and care
Replies: 2
Views: 1070

Re: Stainless steel fabrication and care

A good thread on joining copper to stainless and more! http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 46&t=13262

I'm so out of practice anymore my brazing and soldering are awful.
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Microdistillery boom/trend... are we getting closer?
Replies: 13
Views: 3720

Re: Microdistillery boom/trend... are we getting closer?

It will become legal when they can effectively charge (read TAX) enough to equal or surpass what they are getting through prosecuting offenders.
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:08 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Stainless steel fabrication and care
Replies: 2
Views: 1070

Stainless steel fabrication and care

I'd like to share a bit of info on stainless steel. Most of the stainless steels we use are austenitic and contain at least 16% chromium. We know these as the 300 series (303, 304, 316L etc). When the chromium reacts with oxygen a passive layer of Cr²O³ is formed. This protective layer is what gives...
by regulardaddy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:31 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How do you help a choking politician?
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: How do you help a choking politician?

I participated in the California recall back in 03. It was neat to see the effort mature over time.

My horse ultimately did not win, but it was still interesting.
by regulardaddy
Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses
Replies: 9
Views: 3350

Re: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses

I'm feeling pretty good about it and it sounds happy if you know what I mean ;)
by regulardaddy
Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How do you help a choking politician?
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: How do you help a choking politician?

Good luck in your endeavor, Husker!

These clowns are going to have to learn that they can, and more importantly WILL be held responsible for their (in)actions.
by regulardaddy
Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses
Replies: 9
Views: 3350

Re: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses

Here's what I ended up starting with. 3lbs white sugar 2lbs brown sugar 1lb Unsulphured Molasses 1 small can of tomato paste Mixed up it all up to around 4 gallons of water. I was concerned with the pH and thought about adding some lemon juice, but my pH meter said it was around 4.5 which is good en...
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How do you help a choking politician?
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: How do you help a choking politician?

That's too simple, olddog...

We'd probably setup some government controlled plan where votes can be legally purchased and transferred like a property title... :esurprised:
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How do you help a choking politician?
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: How do you help a choking politician?

I'm not even going to get into the soap opera side of things, rad :)

It's just mind boggling that half of the eligible voters don't even bother voting.
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How do you help a choking politician?
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

How do you help a choking politician?

Take your foot off his windpipe!

Don't forget to vote ;)
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses
Replies: 9
Views: 3350

Re: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses

I'm a Red Star kind of guy... ;)

I am assuming that pepping up the yeast would be required for a wash with more total dissolve solids?

I'll do some figurin' and whip something up tonight. Post more on this later :)
by regulardaddy
Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses
Replies: 9
Views: 3350

Brown sugar, white sugar and molasses

I'm currently transitioning from straight sugar to molasses, but I'd like to take it in steps for my own record. Right now I have white and brown sugar and a small container of unsulphured molasses and I'd like to make a wash using the three ingredients (along with nutrients for the fungi), but I'm ...
by regulardaddy
Sat May 29, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Ever have one of those days...
Replies: 4
Views: 777

Re: Ever have one of those days...

Haha! newbrewer: It wasn't just soldering. I was having a bad day and I walked into the project with a bad attitude. I checked the joints and they are all sealed but it looks like I did it while wearing oven mitts and a blindfold :) MuleKicker: That's the whole different story... When I bought my ho...
by regulardaddy
Fri May 28, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Ever have one of those days...
Replies: 4
Views: 777

Ever have one of those days...

I was putting my new top-end together and for some reason I couldn't get the joints to solder. I started out using a propane torch and had all kinds of trouble controlling the heat. So I disassembled the joints, cleaned them again and switched to a oxy/acetylene torch. Well the 1/2" went a litt...
by regulardaddy
Thu May 27, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Lyne arm question
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Re: Lyne arm question

I sorta figured that. I can go either way, but having the vertical rise will allow me to keep the whole package a little more compact.

Thanks for the speedy reply :)
by regulardaddy
Thu May 27, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Lyne arm question
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Lyne arm question

Hello again, folks! I had to take some time away from the still, but I have started to feel the itch again :) I was planning on doing some work to my still with the largest change being a liebig. Everything is to be made out of 1/2" hard copper pipe with the outer jacket of the condenser being ...
by regulardaddy
Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: #2 TIP OF THE WEEK WINNER
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Re: #2 TIP OF THE WEEK WINNER

Veddy veddy interesting.

I like it!

RD
by regulardaddy
Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Trick or Treat
Replies: 1
Views: 504

Trick or Treat

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by regulardaddy
Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Going to try to run my first wash tonight.
Replies: 11
Views: 1377

Re: Going to try to run my first wash tonight.

The Baker: I knew it was low, but I'm so used to using high volumes I figured I'd have enough to run a small burner for a few hours. My big burners use around 1.2 bar when running and I use 3 at a time. Just a miscalc on my part. I should have checked before hand. :oops: RefluxFan: Don't get me wron...