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by **NcHooch** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:02 pm

If you do the math, 100 of the 1/16" holes will give you about the equivalent of a 5/8" tube. 60 of the 1/16" holes is the equivalent of a 1/2" tube....which would normally be more than enough ...but it seems the liquid on the plate really changes the equation. My guess is, 100 is minimum for a 3" column.

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:08 pm

Ok Thanks NcHooch I have lots of room on the plates
I will shoot for 100! I should be getting this thing together
Next week, I just got 15 gallons of UJSSM going today!!!

by **bentstick** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:57 pm

Hooch, the min area of holes to suface is 8 to 12% is this right? I am asking trying to get some plates drilled for a 3 plate 4" column I will be taking to my son after I get it built.

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:54 pm

Well its was time to add some holes to my plate tree!!! Thanks for the help NcHooch, so this is what i did since i had already soldered the plates
made a jig out of some old wood. It took some time but i "got her done" :crazy:

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:27 am

So my SS fitting are starting to show up!!!! I want to get all the brass off my still!!! its not cheap, but dont want to deal with the soaking the brass :cry:

I'm going to stick with the 3/8 fitting they worked great with my still :clap:

my Blichmann SS ball valves should be here this friday!!!!! I have a 15 gallon batch of
UJSSM to run this weekend

by **Richard7** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:42 am

Will your construction be done this weekend?

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:28 pm

Well, stubby will be ready,"The name i gave my still after i cut it in half", but will be finishing up on the plate tree section next week!! My trap fittings will be here on thursday!! I need to order the glass, at mcmaster-carr!!!
I will do 2 or 3 Gens of UJSSM!! With Studdy, then with all the saved up heads and tails, Add the plate tree section to studdy, with the tri-clamps, and see what i can get!!! :esurprised:

I think im going to name my still "Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde....One still,Two way different personalities!!!! :thumbup:

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:20 pm

So, this is what i am up too!!!! need my ball valves, but they are on the way!!! :clap:

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:04 pm

I got some work done today :clap:

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:23 pm

I'm so close i cant stop!!!! :esurprised:

by **ProChargedHarley03** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:07 pm

few more pix's :thumbup:

by **seaguy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:11 am

Real nice work PCH . You're like a bulldog with a rag doll on this project

You better make sure the mrs ain't looking for a hitman :lol:

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