A while back i was working on an idea to install perf plates into a glass column. I started with the idea of a freeze plug/welch plug as a start for my plates.
My prototypes i hand hammered from copper sheet, drilled 1.5mm holes for an open area of 8% of the plate area and installed a 1/2" downcomer with cup.
The idea was to see the plate inside the glass column as if it was floating in air ... while in actuality the taper on the edge of the cup was holding it securely inside the glass or other column material.
I later made up a form and spun a few on the lathe to fit my column and i am still running those today..
Here are two examples, one the original hammered plate and the first spun prototype. these are installed in a 3" dia. by 4" long sanitary spool and have been run numerous time with out fail.
enjoy the photo's and the concept
FS
Floating Plates by FullySilenced
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- This is the original hand hammered plate.
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- The original hand hammered plate installed in the spool.
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- To install the plate insert them at an angle and then rotate them to 90 degrees with the column bore.
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- Once squared to the bore of the column the plate is secure and does not move.
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- This is the first spun plate i made note that the cup is deeper than the original prototype. but once in place, again remains without moving.
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- Two caps will fit securely in a 4" length of tube the downcomer does extend below the section and has to be allowed for.
Do it Safely read The safety section: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=33
New Distillers Reading: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Hookline's Basic Still Designs: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=18873
New Distillers Reading: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Hookline's Basic Still Designs: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=18873
Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Very nice Fully. Very interesting concept. You got some talents.
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+1
Nice work Fully.
Nice work Fully.
We haven't got the money so now we have to think
Build it, don't buy it
Build it, don't buy it
Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Nice rig. Looks like a keeper
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Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Nice work FS, i'll keep this in mind when i build my flute, i currently dont have the power to push one (120v only), but soon i hope.
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Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Good idea, and good workmanship. You can load that lathe up and haul it here anytime you want.
Nice work Tim
Nice work Tim
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Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Nice work Fully, this will get some folk thinking... 
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Am trying. We do what we can...
Do it Safely read The safety section: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=33
New Distillers Reading: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Hookline's Basic Still Designs: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=18873
New Distillers Reading: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46
Hookline's Basic Still Designs: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=18873
Re: Floating Plates by FullySilenced
Very creative and I always appreciate the step by step with photos, well done!