First thumper

Many like to post about a first successful ferment (or first all grain mash), or first still built/bought or first good run of the still. Tell us about all of these great times here.
Pics are VERY welcome, we drool over pretty copper 8)

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Bigmanley2
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First thumper

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My newest, beatest thumper all SS and copper pipe. The rest is moving along pretty good should get to welding on it tomorrow. I'll put up more pictures ASAP
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Nice one BigM.

What is it made from? I mean did you form the whole thing or was it a pre made stainless vessel?
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No sir I had pieces laser cut and I rolled them and welded it all up. It's 18gauge SS and the 1 inch tubes are copper witch I welded in also
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Tat is a real nice job you did there, did you purge weld it?
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Yessir it's as clean as they come
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What did you use as filler for the Cu to SS welds?

I know it is tricky, well done you!
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Move your seat to the front of the class , sir . You have learned well :thumbup: :clap:
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