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by arkshine
Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Preparing / Cleaning a new still
Replies: 12
Views: 2950

Re: Preparing / Cleaning a new still

I recently aquired an old copper pot type still it has been sitting in a building for several years i have scrubbed it and washed out with vinegar and water but still have a yellow residue inside. it has also sulphated in spots.i was thinking of trying muratic acid(diluted 8 to 1 with water)has anyo...
by arkshine
Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New guy in Arkansas
Replies: 7
Views: 693

Re: New guy in Arkansas

Peeked at my cracked corn mash today its still working.it is definately DRY itll make you pucker up like suckin on a lemon.
by arkshine
Mon May 31, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Price of Grain
Replies: 25
Views: 5789

Re: Price of Grain

I just paid $6.50 for #50 of ADM brand cracked corn at my local feed/farm store near Fayetteville Ark. its nice and clean with lots of powder( flour ).it is the best looking/smelling cracked corn i have seen in a while. you might ask for it by name at your local supplier.
by arkshine
Mon May 31, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New guy in Arkansas
Replies: 7
Views: 693

Re: New guy in Arkansas

I will get some pics as soon as i can.I bought it off craigslist from a guy cleaning out some old stuff his father had stored.he didnt know what it was. i paid 80 bucks for it( before i told him what it is ).figured if nothin else i could scrap it for the copper and come out ahead.
by arkshine
Mon May 31, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New guy in Arkansas
Replies: 7
Views: 693

Re: New guy in Arkansas

will definately strain it was just wondering if i could wait a few days after it quits workin before i run it. or if it is time sensitive. thanks
by arkshine
Mon May 31, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New guy in Arkansas
Replies: 7
Views: 693

New guy in Arkansas

I just aquired an authentic old time( genuine antique ) 40 gallon copper ( bird beak style ) still so i decided i would try to figure out how to use it.my interest is in making traditional ozark mountain straight corn/sugar/yeast White Lightnin.i have a question concerning the mash however.how long ...