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Call Me KEGG
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Hello from Louisiana

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Hi, I have been interested in distilling neutrals for about three years. I have learned most of what I know from this forum. Thanks to everyone who contributes, i am a fan of the nixon stone but am currently interested in converting to a VM.
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Good to see another Louisiana boy on the forum. If you're interested in VM columns, check out some of the CCVM builds.
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Welcome , enjoy, and be safe. Another from THE GREAT STATE LOUISIANA !!!! :thumbup:
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Welcome , enjoy, and be safe. Another from THE GREAT STATE LOUISIANA !!!! :thumbup:
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Made this today
2" tee to one inch gate to 1"90 to PC.. RC on top of course.
See any issues?
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nice! whats the fancy looking thing on the bottom connection to the column...some kinda union?
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Thats sum nice welding. Pretty neat piece.
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Call Me KEGG
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HDNB wrote:nice! whats the fancy looking thing on the bottom connection to the column...some kinda union?
Yes the best option i have seen. 2" pipe thread on the inside, hand tighting easily centers my HEAVY stainless, schedule 20, column with a nixon stone head.
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Very industrial looking. Welcome to the forum.
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Hey, nice to see another honorary coon ass aboard.
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