Copper Kettle

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:58 pm

I have an old copper kettle that I was thinking about using on a still project but its a 2 piece kettle and Im not sure what its was put together with. Its a dovetail type joint ..Any ideas on how the old copper pots were made??

Post by **Truckinbutch** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:16 pm

With lead solder would be my guess . If it has a wired rim the core of the roll is probably steel or galvanized steel wire .

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:50 pm

here is a pic. I had planned to use it for a sink in a log house but I hate to waste copper.

Post by **Richard7** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:41 pm

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:25 pm

Yes that is the line I was wondering about

Post by **Richard7** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:30 pm

From what I can see there may be solder? If so I would check it with a lead test kit that you can pick up at just about any hardware store. If it's brazed or welded you should be good.

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:09 pm

It isn't soft like solder. Maybe silver soldered but being that its as old as it is I was unsure..

Post by **Richard7** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:32 pm

I would test it for lead just to be safe because of the age. It would be a shame for that much copper to be a sink! If it test lead that would make a great sink.

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:29 pm

I went to Walmart and they didn't have a test kit so Ill try Lowes tomorrow. Thanks for pointing out the test kit..

Post by **Dnderhead** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:55 pm

sure looks like braze to me,(brass)

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:48 am

Dnderhead wrote:sure looks like braze to me,(brass)

I agree

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:38 pm

I tested it for lead and everything looks good. I guess it's time to shine it up and put it to good use

Post by **Richard7** » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:21 pm

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:07 pm

well I finally got around to using the copper dome. Ive been so busy on doing things for everyone else I havent had time to do anything for myself. With all the rain in the south lately I had a few days to work on my own project lol.

der wo · Post by **der wo** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:21 pm

Wow! Welcome! A thread returned from the dead. Grrreat still. Did you need 3 years for that?

Post by **LWTCS** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:24 pm

Whoa.......
Beautiful!

Post by **googe** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:36 pm

Nice looking rig mate

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:50 pm

thanks. Hopefully it wont take me 3 more years to find the time to finish it .lol

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:58 pm

der wo wrote:Wow! Welcome! A thread returned from the dead. Grrreat still. Did you need 3 years for that?

I actually only have about 3 days in it so far. I never have time to work on my own stuff. Its like a paint and body guy that always paints everyones car but his own.

BTR Kentucky · Post by **BTR Kentucky** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:02 pm

Very nice! Did you build the flute part?

Post by **rad14701** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:09 pm

Damn...!!! That's one tall flute...!!! Nice use of that copper bowl...

Do you have sight glasses and plates started yet...???

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:21 pm

BTR Kentucky wrote:Very nice! Did you build the flute part?

yes I built everything but the candy kettle. I have more pics but didnt think anyone would be interested in the inside. Seen on seen em all kind of thing.

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:23 pm

rad14701 wrote:Damn...!!! That's one tall flute...!!! Nice use of that copper bowl...

Do you have sight glasses and plates started yet...???

I have the sight glasses and clamps already and the plates are already in and soldered in place. Ill put a few more pics up. Im not sure how its going to run with 8 plates and only being 4" diameter.

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:32 pm

here are a few more pics.

smokineod · Post by **smokineod** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:02 pm

Wow, I'd say this one is in the top five nicest flutes I've seen! Excellent job! Olddog would be proud of this one if I may say so!

BTR Kentucky · Post by **BTR Kentucky** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:11 pm

Very nice still porn

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:08 pm

I got the boiler finished and decided to wrap it in Cypress that I had left over from a canoe. I still have to make the openings to access the elements and the drain that will come out of the front and tons of finishing but its starting to come together. Im out of time for now so it will have to sit for 5 more weeks which will be my next days off.

Post by **Danespirit** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:29 pm

I am impressed...!
You did some damned fine handyman work there...congrats to finally finishing your still.

It's not every day we see a 8 plater with a copper dome and such nice woodwork.
Hmmm...makes my enclosure on my boiler look very humble (I plan to put some wood around it and insulate).
Speaking of insulation...are you planning to use something like Rockwool or just foam it up in there..?
The handles will be cut off your boiler I assume..?

Post by **MichiganCornhusker** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:42 pm

Hubba hubba, that is truly inspiring, beautiful concepts and work!
So much amazing talent on this forum.

squeezins · Post by **squeezins** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:56 pm

Yes the handles are cut off and just using a water heater blanket for insulation.

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