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You need to do some cleaning runs before you run your corn based wash through it... It's covered in the New Distiller Reading Lounge if you haven't read it already... I did one run of water until there was clean water coming out. I was wondering if I should do more. I will defiantly read the thread...

Thank's my corn started to sprout yesterday so I should be able to start fermenting shortly and then try it out. First run will be the first time I've had more than a couple hundred ml to work with. Now I can start to learn how to make cuts. Thanks to you all for the help. I haven't had much direct ...

Not polished yet but it is finally complete and tested. Thanks pint-o-shine for the awesome design!!!

I finished my first pot still. I decided to braze instead of solder so my seams dont look so good but it is vapor tight and works!! I just ran water through it last night to test it and I was very pleased. I was planning on putting the submersible pump in a bucket of ice water and circulating cold w...

Here's mine. That's a 7oz copper measuring scoop on top. Still haven't come up with a good base, just using a block of wood for now.

From west texas area close to lubbock between it an amarillo Im from north of Amarillo. Spent a lot of time down in your area when I was younger. Before I was married I used to do a lot of partying down around that area. Suds and Sounds, Polk street block party, lots of nights I cant remember down ...

the iron in the video is a copper soldering iron. for your railroad iron grind off all the rust and polish the metal, test the spike to see if you can get it to tin,if it tins use a longer rod to mount the handle about 8" away from the iron. I noticed that after watching the vid again. Im hopi...

68MUDSTUD wrote:Why not just use a torch? I fail to see how you are going to heat up the RR spike?

Its for tinning the edge. this will explain better than I can

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Hope im not breaking any rules by linking off site but here are some of the scoops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-Vintage-Copper-and-Brass-Measuring-Scoops-Shovels-Cups-/150992827229?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2327dfb35dhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Copper-Scoops-2-3-7-Ounce-Set-of-3-/111...

The output is a copper measuring scoop. I believe they come is sets of 3. That one was the 7oz scoop. You can find them on ebay for a pretty good price but you can also find them on there way overpriced. I got that one for $5 dollars as it wasn't in a complete set but I have seen them as complete se...

That looks awesome. Hope my first will look as good.

I wanted a soldering iron to solder the edges of my copper before riveting or making seams. I made this with an old railroad spike and a deer antler. Just cut the head off the railroad spike, drilled a hole and threaded it. Ran a long bolt through the antler and tightened it up. Have not tried it ye...

This is my first attempt at working with copper. The first pic is taken from an angle to hide my crappy soldering. The second is a glimpse into how much of a newbie I am. The second was taken after a lot of time was taken to try and clean it up. Lol

Wow, thanks. Sorry it took me a while to reply. Haven't been around for a few days. I really do appreciate the help.

I picked this up on clearance at the farm supply store hoping I could use it for distilling. Has anyone tried one of these? It says it heats to over 180f

Hello, I am pretty new to this. Last year I bought a Megahome distiller and I have done a few small runs. My last batch was pretty good but it took a long time to get there and there wasn't much to enjoy or share by the time I got it right. I have decided to build a little bigger still and do a lot ...