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by toofless one
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Flushing column
Replies: 9
Views: 828

Re: Flushing column

i flush it with HOT water immediately after the run and before a run.

thats what i do and it works for me.
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where'd your name come from??
Replies: 254
Views: 33105

Re: Where'd your name come from??

Dnderhead wrote:Iv have three left ,does that count? or maybe not quit there?
I believe youve made the cut.




congradulations :D
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where'd your name come from??
Replies: 254
Views: 33105

Re: Where'd your name come from??

in my minds eye, old time shiners are toothless.

without teeth, it would sound like toofless.

i still have all my teeth. :mrgreen:
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: With or without pomiataa?
Replies: 10
Views: 932

Re: With or without pomiataa?

pom, i read one of your threads (natural vs artificial). it seems that you are pushing an issue that really is a non issue. almost as though you are looking for an answer that just isnt there. maybe its a language barrier or failure to communicate properly, from other posters and yourself. dont give...
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Natural vs. artificial ingredients.
Replies: 30
Views: 3364

Re: Natural vs. artificial ingredients.

Bagasso wrote:and in keeping with the topic. It is all natural.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

you got a genuine LAUGH OUT LOUD from me. none of that fake "lol"!

now my office mate is looking at me. gotta go!
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: still cleaning
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

Re: still cleaning

can actually impart off flavors until adequately seasoned... I like that, seasoned. sound delicious. I saw a Modern Marvels episode where there were saying the ancient Romans (or egyptians?) were using copper to irrigate homes and such. they didnt know it at the time but the copper had antimicrobia...
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: How clear is clear? Racking sugar wash without finnings.
Replies: 14
Views: 8192

Re: How clear is clear? Racking sugar wash without finnings.

only thing ive cleared was a sugar wash. once.

i didnt notice a difference. some people say it MUST be done. i dont.
Dnderhead wrote:if it works for you do it, every buddy has a little bit different way of doing things.
+1
by toofless one
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: still cleaning
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

Re: still cleaning

from my limited knowledge, a cleaning with just hot water while the still is warm should be good.

however, a more thorough cleaning of vinegar and water may be necessary if you see it fit.
by toofless one
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Just missed a pile of copper and kegs
Replies: 26
Views: 2390

Re: Just missed a pile of copper and kegs

"Oh we run them through the metal chipper" :shock: how ever the good news that they get them in all the time...thats good. im in wayyy to rural an area to get any type of deal like that. dont even know where a junk yard around here would be. consider yourself very fortunate to have this o...
by toofless one
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: sugar wash - which yeast question
Replies: 14
Views: 8735

Re: sugar wash - which yeast question

amazon? i thought they only sold books! yeast huh...thatll save me a trip.
by toofless one
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: neutral run
Replies: 8
Views: 1480

Re: neutral run

way to go! enjoy the fruits (or sugars) of your labors.
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Wives
Replies: 31
Views: 2750

Re: Wives

yea i tookwarning from my dad "stay away from those" bitches and crackwhores
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Drinks and Drinking
Topic: Highest Proof?
Replies: 41
Views: 7084

Re: Highest Proof?

tater wrote:80 through 100 proof when Im drinking but taste when stillin at whatever proof thats running out
taste as in gargle, swish, spit, ect?
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
Replies: 5
Views: 437

Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure

+1. i have the instructions in my notebook as well.
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
Replies: 5
Views: 437

Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure

Proud i am. maybe someday if i am feeling brave enough, ill post pics of it.

ive got 10 gallons birdwatchers fermenting. done nothing but sugar washes so far. cant seem to screw em up! :mrgreen:
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: First Still, Frist Run - Failure
Replies: 5
Views: 437

Re: First Still, Frist Run - Failure

Hey braz. I recently fired up my 2" Bok for the first time and it went off without a hitch. I followed Huskers LM instructions to a TEE and had zero problems. cant really offer you too much more than that, seeing as how i only ran my Bok one time. follow huskers instructions (they are a sticky ...
by toofless one
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Home-made copper still works great.
Replies: 31
Views: 10703

Re: Home-made copper still works great.

Hey man, RAD mentioned: "Where is the substance going that is being leeched out of the seal causing it to require replacement...???" I, and many others will agree, that this is a valid question. I wouldnt take it lightly. although you may not notice a taste or "symptoms" from usi...
by toofless one
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Really Good Talent
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Really Good Talent

I'm glad I don't have to plan my first build. I'd be all screwed up with the great work comming out of these forums. I did have to plan. why do you think i havent posted any pictures! :lol: but really, yea you are right...all the brains out there to help along the little guys like me make a night a...
by toofless one
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Drinks and Drinking
Topic: Highest Proof?
Replies: 41
Views: 7084

Re: Highest Proof?

highest proof ive ever tried was bacardi 151 (75.5%...a half percent? c'mon). once. drinkable, but not something i walk into a store and say,"OHH 151, SWEET!". Highest i tolerably/socially like to drink is 50%, however 40% is the go to. im not a frat boy. was tempted to try a shot of 184 p...
by toofless one
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: My "Apollo"rig
Replies: 18
Views: 4913

Re: My "Apollo"rig

rednose wrote:Other photos will follow, any comment is welcome
Ill keep my comments to myself :lol:

really, that thing is out of this world (get it?). congrats. when the sun hits it, do you have to wear a welding mask?

a work of art my friend. bravo.
by toofless one
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Absurd use for a keg!
Replies: 21
Views: 2248

Re: Absurd use for a keg!

samohon,
where did you get that sweet ass avator/signature picture????

damn coolest thing ive ever seen!
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: slow ferment?
Replies: 7
Views: 853

Re: slow ferment?

how cold is your wash? ive only ever fermented in the cold, so when i was having a slow ferment, i place my fermentation vessel on a heating pad. does the trick.
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: how safe is aluminum?
Replies: 8
Views: 2521

Re: how safe is aluminum?

use the search box at the top of the page for "sealing with flour paste". oatmeal is good for eating :lol: that search box could very well be your new best friend...i know i good acquaitences with it now. saved me embarrassment as well. i know somewhere on here there is a flour paste recip...
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Angels are stealin' my hooch
Replies: 31
Views: 5053

Re: Angels are stealin' my hooch

Angels huh? Thats why they call em spirits
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:26 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: how safe is aluminum?
Replies: 8
Views: 2521

Re: how safe is aluminum?

That aluminum is going somewhere, into your spirits maybe? the idea makes me shudder. lake, just ditch the aluminum. bad news. ill tell ya, i found a stainless stell pressure cooker at a thrift store for $5.50 . look around. eventually you will find what you are looking for. dont sacrifice safety/l...
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: packing help
Replies: 4
Views: 220

Re: packing help

the ones that look like tightly coiled little springs is best. seems around here the only scrubbers designed like that are SS. i bought copper ones that werent like little springs, but once stuffed into the column, fill it nicely.
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Some Thoughts On Price $$$
Replies: 3
Views: 687

Re: Some Thoughts On Price $$$

boka is the way to go. cheap.

check?
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: packing help
Replies: 4
Views: 220

Re: packing help

I run both. just make sure the package says "pure copper" or "pure stainless". there are some brands of copper out there that say "copper coated".....boy am i glad i read packages!
by toofless one
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Heating Pads
Replies: 8
Views: 2298

Re: Heating Pads

ive just been placing the carboys on top of it and it definitely keeps the temp much warmer than ambient air. it has been working great. no issues with melting pad or buckets (so far).

you know what they say...everything works great the day before it fails.
by toofless one
Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Secret men's business.
Replies: 87
Views: 7263

Re: Secret men's business.

I was 29 when I had my first heart attack. I had been living a very active and healthy life and then I took a desk job. :shock: Im in your exact shoes right now. Twenties, active lifestyle until a few months ago when i took a desk job (hence the 8 hrs HD a day :ewink: ). Ive gained some weight and ...