Would it make a difference if a ss ball valve was used rather than a ss gate valve?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 8:13 pm
by WhiskeyRiver
Dayum! I'm feeling a little inadequate of my new parrot build now!
Sure is some purdy work. Now let's see some action shots!
Re: VM Project
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:52 am
by XFABCALGARY
I just want to thank new_moonshiner i saw his add in the classifieds, a few emails and one phone call later and a bank draft was mailed. while i had hope all would go to plan somtimes things dont. i have to say new_moonshiner is an honest man and every thing worked out well. so any one ever needing to decide weather to send money to this man be assured you will receive your prize!!! many thanks for a wonderful still and as stated by some one earlier this piece has a definite home.
again props to a man of his word on an international sale based on Trust.
Regards R
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:19 pm
by new_moonshiner
Thank you for the kind words and trust my friend... You are truly a man of your word as well ... Im glad you are enjoying the rig and its has a found a home .. If I can ever be of any assistance please just ask. thank you for the smooth transaction and giving my work a home where it can be appreciated..
NM.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:53 pm
by 1bottler
what a pity to hide that beautiful work under insulation
1bottler
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:44 pm
by XFABCALGARY
Re: VM Project
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:05 pm
by new_moonshiner
Great Job !!!
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:27 am
by jf77389
Mad skills-beautiful
Re: VM Project
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:32 pm
by holliday
I love those condensers I'm wanting to build one for my boka that will soon be a lm/vm combo but I have a question. What keeps your liquid from pooling in the tee?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 3:32 pm
by thekubiaks
My goodness you do beautiful work...
Re: VM Project
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:40 pm
by new_moonshiner
I have not had any pooling issues .. the rig does require it to be level... I guess if it wasnt level then pooling could become an Issue .. thanks thekubiaks for the kind words... actually Im in the process of building a 3 inch version with little different take on a few things ... I have added a sight glass .. pics .. soon .
Re: VM Project
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:44 am
by Danespirit
Impressive metal work!
I can see you got what it takes....with that kind of soldering skills
Nice crossflowcondenser on top of that VM.
Like the way you put it in that box, it reminds me of my days in the army...our sniperrifles came in such a box too. Guess you are ready to pinpoint your target and get a good drop out of it...bullseye...
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:22 am
by w3qin
Very nice looks great.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:56 pm
by Bamabrew
Are u a pipe fitter or plumber by chance? That's some quality copper work.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:26 am
by Halfbaked
So the new-mooonshiner has a new toy. I gotta say the work is amazing. Did you do it your self? Hows it work? How much did it cost you? Where can I get one? It is beautiful. If whoever built it isn't doing this for a living they should be.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:51 pm
by gleamingthecube
Glorious build! Everything looked so damn pretty but out of all the copper porn there was never a pic of this beauty fully assembled. Can't really see it in that video very well either. NM or Xfab can you post a pic of this gorgeous beast fully assembled?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:40 pm
by new_moonshiner
Dont think I have any more pics .. Im taking several along the way on this 3 inch model.. it has sight glass also and little different design.. yes I have done plumbing for last 20 years ther bouts.. hvac , service tech . guess you learn to plumb after few hundred compressors ..
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:35 am
by new_moonshiner
Someone sent me email with questions...I seemed to have deleted it sorry...if you still need help please resend.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:18 pm
by Carpathia89
Very nice build, Defiantly and inspiration of greatness to us all.......or a let down knowing half of us couldn't build something near as beautiful.
Either way Very nice sir, very nice indeed.
B
Re: VM Project
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:43 pm
by handyman
That has got to be some of the neatest soldering I have ever seen! Good job.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:43 am
by natasdg47187
when im doing my stripping run how hot should I set the temp. everything I read says just crank it up. please help as im filling my pot now. wouldn't I just crank it up until it hits 175f an try to hold it there?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 10:10 am
by Purist
What did you use for insulation? It looks like you used electrical tape to hold it in place?
EDIT: I just found your "Nomalock and Armaflex" insulation comment...did you use fusion tape to keep it all on there or something else?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:52 pm
by new_moonshiner
elec tape.. I used the insulation on most all of the build for protection on most pieces, I can always remove it and still have my build intact dent free
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:04 am
by ELT
Sweet thread! I am much appreciative!
Re: VM Project
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:03 pm
by crazyspade101
I'm really confused how the secondary condenser was made. Could someone enlighten me?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 6:15 pm
by gary.angie
Well done , "thats awsome copper" and I realy like the heat exchanger, is the valve a needle valve ?
Re: VM Project
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:09 pm
by new_moonshiner
thanks guys , yes that is a needle valve .. and what questions do you have on the secondary condenser ?
VM Project
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:12 pm
by Lawbreakingtrucker
That is truly a beauty-full still You build there. Do You have any idea of how much water You push thru the crossflow condenser and how much it can handle? (Kw)
I'm about to build a 3" condenser of that type which should be able to knock down 3Kw.
Re: VM Project
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:07 pm
by new_moonshiner
I dont think it would take a 3 inch model to knock down 3kw here is the pump I drive my rig with .. I did a build a 3 inch model of this condenser which ended up being over kill for my 3 inch VM/LM rig.