here are a few pics of my build and some specs. still trying to get my condenser built (prolly a 48" lyne), i will post pics when i do. thanks for any criticism, pointers, or kind words. Sorry for the crap pics.
2" column 20" tall.
my first build
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here is the column soldered to the copper plate. now i need to take it to the polishing wheel.
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Still Life
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Re: my first build
Dig those "rivets".
Going the stock pot route?
Going the stock pot route?
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Yes - lovely rivets - are they real ? did you put a seal between the copper and stainless, or relying on the mechanical joint ? And is the bowl intact apart from a hole underneath, for stiffening, or did you cut a disc out of the bowl bottom ?Still Life wrote:Dig those "rivets".
Going the stock pot route?
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I really like that steampunk look with those rivets...keep the pictures coming..
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I have a keg set up I'm using. i learned with beer brewing you gotta get the most volume you can out of your run. With kids, wife, life getting in the way I never know when I can bust out the kettle/ still.Still Life wrote:Dig those "rivets".
Going the stock pot route?
the rivets are real, i did want to use the mech. joint but then i over thought it and soldered the bold and plate together(i do have to solder the underside seam). i cut a bigger hole then I needed, now that I think about it i wish i would have gone the a bunch of little holes. so when i cut the top off and add a tri clamp to go higher for my reflux, there would have been some material to hold my packing.Pikey wrote:Yes - lovely rivets - are they real ? did you put a seal between the copper and stainless, or relying on the mechanical joint ? And is the bowl intact apart from a hole underneath, for stiffening, or did you cut a disc out of the bowl bottom ?Still Life wrote:Dig those "rivets".
Going the stock pot route?
i add a pic of the underside and how I'm going to hold the lid tight to the keg. Please let me know what you think or if you have any ideas. me and the fabricator might do some work tonight.
Thanks for the reply's fokes.
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Re: my first build
Excellent work!
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Re: my first build
nice work. how about a full shot altogethef
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post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
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Looks awesome, cant wait to see a finished picture