hello all

[batf]

just a quick note to say hey. not sure yet if i am gunna attempt a build or get a ready made from mile high. i would like the pride of self build thou. enjoying the site, thanks for having me.

[rad14701]

Greetings, batf...

You are correct, if you have the skills and wherewithal, building your own equipment adds a whole extra level of self-satisfaction - even if the first evolution isn't professional grade in appearance... Take your time, do your research, ask questions, and make an educated decision...

Good luck...

[skweeks]

just a quick note to say hey. not sure yet if i am gunna attempt a build or get a ready made from mile high. i would like the pride of self build thou. enjoying the site, thanks for having me.

Hey Batf,
Welcome to the forum.I am also relatively new here and was in your boat for sure.I did make a small 1" reflux tower which did work pretty good but was god awefull slow Of course the when you first build one you say to yourself, " well, this one is big enough for my needs". Well after you make your first batch, you realize pretty quickly that you shoulda went bigger ! I was in that boat and with the price of copper around my parts it wasn't an option so I went ahead and pick up a tower from Brewhaus and am very satisfied with it.Works well for making a good spirit.Little tricky at first to get a good reflux going on, but after the first couple of runs you know where your heat and water flow should be.
That being said I'm still gonna build a slant plate in the future, just gonna pick up the copper and such a little at a time and maybe do it over the winter.I agree with Rad, making your own defintely makes you feel much better about your spirits.I remember when I ran the first batch off from my 1" column, I was freakin out that I made such good hooch! I invited all the guys over and we pretty much drank it all that night.No aging no nuthin! It was a good feeling for sure.
Either way you go just remember not to rush anything from fermementing, to building a new setup.Can be hard at first, but when you get a little stock built up you can then take your time and start making really good stuff Stay away from those Turbos ! Rad's All Bran Recipe has been working great for me, i highly recommend that one for a good wash that's easy and produces great results.You will find it in the Tried and True recipes section on the forum.
Good luck my friend and you are definately with good people here
G.

[still crazy]

batf = bureau of alcohol tobacco and firearms

I don't know if thats funny or alarming

Welcome inspector detector ??

[rad14701]

BATF

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (originally w/o "and Explosives")

Or Simply

Bombs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (became more common after 9-11)


No need adding a link so this site shows up in their referrer list...

[Kentucky shinner]

Welcome aboard inspector clusoe....

[Samohon]

Yep, welcome to the jungle batf....

Good to have ya...

[Mud Mechanik]

Welcome aboard batf, while your name is scary to us, I look foreward to pics of your build. Mud

[blind drunk]

Welcome batf, bd.

Buildings and Appliances Task Force?

[TipsyPig]

Welcome aboard btaf:

I can neither confirm nor deny the presents of ethanol separation apparatuses with in this facility…..

and thats my story.

[skweeks]

Gawd I can't believe that I didn't see that before I blabbered on and on
Ahh well.... welcome anyways
G.

[batf]

thanks for the warm welcome guys.

ive been looking at yall builds, craftmanship for sure!

i made a worm from a roll of 1/2 copper tubing, and secured it in 5 gal bucket, practiced sweging and brazing a few joints of tubing

together, to get the feel for the build.

anyways i am glad to be here and thanks again.