New 3 inch Flute Build

[davsmth41]

And so it begins

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[davsmth41]

This will be a 4 plate Flute, all inside components removable so I can run it bare as a plain pot also. Maximum looks and function. Only a few items have arrived. Should get deliveries all this and next week. Should be fun!!

[googe]

The beginning of the end , it will be fun to make mate . You don't need to worry about removing internals to run as a pot, just don't use the deflag. What plates you doing?, what sort of deflag, pc?. Good luck.

[davsmth41]

For the most part I'm coping NChooch. I'm using the brass EZ flanges. Going to try and make each plate area removable. Yes, extra flanges = more money. I thin all the brass and stainless tri cloves will look real nice. Deflagmenter I was thinking 5 inch shotgun. I know NC's is like 4.75. Will a quarter inch really hurt? Guess I'll find out

[googe]

Sounds like a.plan . Should look good with the brass. Mines modular, good for trying new plates and configurations. 1/4" won't hurt. My last deflag I did is 4" on 4" column, I like it!.

[FreeMountainHermit]

Deflagmenter I was thinking 5 inch shotgun.

Without the dephlag to control reflux you will have a plated pot still. Better rethink.

FMH.

[googe]

He's saying a 5" deflag, or am I missing something?.

[FreeMountainHermit]

goooge first he says dephlag then 5 inch shotgun. I'am confused as well.

Edit by FMH.

Finally sunk in. My bad. Apologies sent.

FMH

[davsmth41]

Can you not make a shotgun deflag 5" in length?

[Halfbaked]

I think what they are saying is you don't call a deflag a shotgun. If it is 5 inches then it is a deflag. A shotgun is around 20 inches and cools vapors for you to get liquid out of your still. A delflag is same thing only shorter and dumps liquid back in the direction it was coming from (back down your column).

[FreeMountainHermit]

Can you not make a shotgun deflag 5" in length?

Sure Dave no problem. I misread your post

BTW, I have a 3 inch flute as well. My dephlag is only 6 inches long.
Sorry for the confusion.

FMH.

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[davsmth41]

Any help is much appreciated. I by no means know it all. I have read about others for days. I just want it to look good and function correctly

[Halfbaked]

I do not have a flute but want one also. I have a long list of wants and its on the top but it is last. I will probly never have one. I can say where i would order my stuff from but it would not be a good idea. If I were to get what I want I would order the Tees and the plates and bubles caps or sieve plates without problem. Make the condencers (deflag and shotgun) or have them made locally. I like stainless. Lots here would say copper. I would use copper copper scrubees inside above deflag. JMHO. You know what they say about opinions. If you want more you can ask or PM. Which ever is good for you.

Don't get to excited and do or buy. Research, research!

[davsmth41]

So I'm driving by the Grizzly Insustrial tools and wife lets me stop . I spot a drill press I really need . Wife asks: is that necessary for your still? Me: oh yes, it's a must have lol pics to follow. Sure will make things easier

[davsmth41]

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[pfshine]

Buy an adjustable circle cutter. It will make cutting the plates a dream. No fidling about trying to make the plates perfect with a file. 20 bucks will save countless hours of frustration.

[davsmth41]

Where do you find those ?

[davsmth41]

Lol. Found them. Thanks for the info.

[bellybuster]

So I'm driving by the Grizzly Insustrial tools and wife lets me stop . I spot a drill press I really need . Wife asks: is that necessary for your still? Me: oh yes, it's a must have lol pics to follow. Sure will make things easier

I just tear'd up a bit, a beautiful story

[davsmth41]

Bought the circle cutter and a pipe centering jig. Just waiting on the mail man now. Err mail lady

[davsmth41]

New Brass EZ flanges got here can't wait to solder them on

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[Dima]

How did it all work out for you ? Care to share some picsltures ?