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by captjack6
Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Trouble changing my pass word
Replies: 3
Views: 194

Trouble changing my pass word

Hi all
I have been a member for a number of years but I have not been active for several yrs. Iam having trouble changing my pass word once I get a temp password . When I go to the profile page I don't see where it gives me the opportunity to change it Thanks in advance for the help

Captjack
by captjack6
Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: pot still build
Replies: 22
Views: 2133

Re: pot still build

Welcome.. Very nice design. I have an old large heavy copper pot. Maybe one day I will try something like that.
by captjack6
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Proofing a spirit accurately without using a hydrometer
Replies: 14
Views: 2618

Re: Proofing a spirit accurately without using a hydrometer

Very interesting, thanks for the posting. After a few tastes I would be all mixed up though. LOL Might be a good science project for some young student.
by captjack6
Sun Apr 16, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question on nuke aging
Replies: 6
Views: 871

Re: Question on nuke aging

Why not try it with a quart or so.
by captjack6
Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: New Pot Column and Thumper Build
Replies: 30
Views: 10078

Re: New Pot Column and Thumper Build

Looks great. Thanks for the pictures and the design. I am doing something similar. I have 2, 15.5 gal kegs and I am in the process of getting some 2" scrap copper pieces from a friend and will proceed as the pieces come in. he gets them on from plumbers on his job so I need to be patient cause ...
by captjack6
Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: 3" stainless Ebay column
Replies: 3
Views: 1110

Re: 3" stainless Ebay column

If the 3" column set up is the same as the 2" I bought prior to finding this site the liebig condenser is also too small. the columns are S/N'ed and your information is available to ATF.
by captjack6
Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Sphere Shaped Turnip Still with 4" Column
Replies: 59
Views: 8222

Re: Sphere Shaped Turnip Still with 4" Column

I don't think there is a homemade way of spinning copper. You need a really large lathe and a wood form to press the copper to. I would be interested to find out though. I spent many hours 30 yrs ago watching a old WWII vet spin copper. I still have a small pot and 2 lamps he made for me. He had PTS...
by captjack6
Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:18 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: A new youtube channel for distilling ?
Replies: 364
Views: 54226

Re: A new youtube channel for distilling ?

Just subscribed. Good job. I am also new. Just made my first run after spending a few months of reading. My results weren't great but it showed me where to make improvements.
by captjack6
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Three Word Story
Replies: 8002
Views: 460643

Re: Three Word Story

It Got Gone
by captjack6
Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Trying something new for knees
Replies: 71
Views: 6586

Re: Trying something new for knees

Glad to hear of your progress. I only hope that I can hold out long enough to see main stream health care cover the costs.
by captjack6
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Please Everyone Pray For My Mom
Replies: 50
Views: 4650

Re: Please Everyone Pray For My Mom

You are both in my prayers.
by captjack6
Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: VA stopped my pain meds
Replies: 64
Views: 5767

Re: VA stopped my pain meds

I am not a fan of the VA. After more than 40 years and people bugging me to go to the VA I final broke down cause the meds I was taking were getting expensive. I just wanted to get the prescriptions ordered by my doctors filled since they were much cheaper. They said I needed to see VA doctors. Once...
by captjack6
Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Homedistiller domain name
Replies: 26
Views: 2629

Re: Homedistiller domain name

Thank you all for the work that you do. This site has helped give me some knowledge and insight into this ancient craft.
by captjack6
Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Please Everyone Pray For My Mom
Replies: 50
Views: 4650

Re: Please Everyone Pray For My Mom

You are both in my prayers.
by captjack6
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: 24Quart SS Pot/lids at Costco
Replies: 1
Views: 905

24Quart SS Pot/lids at Costco

I just left our local Costco they had really nice 24qt SS pots with lids for $50.00. I had to hold myself back. Check them out if you want to build a small still.
by captjack6
Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Newbie alert!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1518

Re: Newbie alert!!!

Welcome to the forum. I too am from NC and new to distilling. I have spent the last few month reading and trying to learn. I am getting closer to make my first run. Good luck with your quest keep us informed with your progress.
by captjack6
Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Trying something new for knees
Replies: 71
Views: 6586

Re: Trying something new for knees

Please keep us informed with your progress. I have a bad left knee and now my right knee is worse than the left. Good luck with the treatments.
by captjack6
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: How barrels are made ...
Replies: 40
Views: 4237

Re: How barrels are made ...

Very interesting. Please keep it up. Wood working is one of my passions. Life is too short for all that I would like to accomplish.
Thanks jack
by captjack6
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:39 am
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Best size lines for a Thumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1443

Re: Best size lines for a Thumper

You guys will think I am nuts or at least that I do not know what I am doing (which is true) The more I read the more confused I get. I have read this sight till my eyes were bleeding. I am now thinking of running a 2" line to my second 15.5 gal keg to act as a thumper then out to a 2" col...
by captjack6
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Best size lines for a Thumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1443

Re: Best size lines for a Thumper

Thanks for the reply's, I really appreciate them. Still debating but I am thinking Ill go with the smaller lines.

Jack
by captjack6
Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Best size lines for a Thumper
Replies: 5
Views: 1443

Best size lines for a Thumper

I want to build a thumper for my 15.5 gal keg pot still. I was wondering if I should continue the 2"riser line to the 7.5 gal thumper. I took the 1''ss fill tube out of the 7.5 keg and removed the inner spring, gasket and ball leaving the open ss 1'tube. I thought of welding a separate 3/4 or 1...
by captjack6
Fri Dec 30, 2016 6:16 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4220
Views: 670878

Re: sweetfeed whisky

I finally found a bag of all grain SF at a TS. This will be my first attempt at distilling. I have brewed some beer before but never took the next step. I joined a month or so a go and wanted to learn to distill grappa since I am in an area of NC surrounded by vineyards. After introducing myself and...
by captjack6
Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My First Build
Replies: 8
Views: 5251

Re: My First Build

Great post very helpful. You did quite a bit with few tools and being new to the fabrication and soldering.

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by captjack6
Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: Grappa
Topic: Need a Grappa Recipe
Replies: 7
Views: 3047

Re: Need a Grappa Recipe

Thanks for your reply your suggestions help. These are uncharted waters for me just trying to figure out a starting point before I go too far and screw up my first attempt.
by captjack6
Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: Grappa
Topic: Need a Grappa Recipe
Replies: 7
Views: 3047

Need a Grappa Recipe

Hi I posted this in the welcome section but thought I night get more help here. I did a search for this but I need some help. I have froze 70lbs of Chardonnay grape skins and stems left after pressing, 50-60lbs of whole Muscatine grapes and 50 lbs. of loosely pressed Muscatine grapes. Any assistance...
by captjack6
Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from NC
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Re: Hello from NC

I'll tell you once but this is a grown folks place so do as you please. In nc they got alphabet agencies that whole job is likker laws. They will hunt you if you got loose lips. Luck to ya. So I'm tole thank you for your post. I am just doing my research before I do anything. I am going to apply fo...
by captjack6
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from NC
Replies: 3
Views: 525

Hello from NC

Hi All I new to distilling but not to making beer. I am trying to learn about distilling and maybe start a farm distillery to distill Grappa since I am surrounded by vineyards. To date, I have the components for a basic pot still (beer keg, column, worm, 48 gal food grade barrel) to play with until ...