Home Distiller

Finally moved to our new house and got my workshop done, all been pretty easy going so far and no real problems.

Got the flute build on the new 9' x 3' work bench and might even have a crack at some soldering tomorrow, am yet to work out what and how to use for building the sight glasses but will think of something when the time comes.

Got the results back from my CT scan and will be around for a bit longer to annoy you lot, not too sure exactly what's wrong but it aint cancer, it looks like my right kidney is fucked and will know more after more tests on monday.

Great to be settled in the new pad, you should see the view from my stilling area

Cheers.

Austin Nichols wrote: am yet to work out what and how to use for building the sight glasse

I am currently building a flute for a member, and for sight glass fittings I manage to get some fittings from the plumbers merchant, they are basically a threaded brass tube and you get other fittings with an outer thread to fit, if you screw one in the end which is going to be the base of the fitting and contour this to sit on the 4"tube, with the second part screwed in it forms a stop for the glass to sit on, the fitting can be then surface mounted on the tube which then gives a nice wide base to solder. Another fitting with an external screw can then be screwed into the front of the fitting to secure the glass. I hope it makes sense, it does to me.


OD

Yeah I know that stuff, I've seen it before, sounds perfect and I understood you fine

Thanks again OD

Once the fittings are mounted on the 4" you can cut the holes through the fitting with an apropriate size hole saw, also it means you can flood the joint with solder from the inside of the fitting prior to cutting the hole.


OD

Hardly a gap...yer fast an welcome back!

Welcome back AN.

Sure would like to get a shirt with DILLIGAF across the front of it overlayed with a nice tropical beach scene. I'd wear this to work every day.

Welcome back AN glad to hear you dont have cancer.

WalkingWolf wrote:Welcome back AN.

Sure would like to get a shirt with DILLIGAF across the front of it overlayed with a nice tropical beach scene. I'd wear this to work every day.

Flood the joint with solder?? Not sure I get your meaning.


Welcome back Austin.

Hey, good news!! Welcome back.

bd

New House, New Shop, New Lease on life?

Sounds great to me!

AN, sorry to hear about the kidneys. I too have kidneys that are fubared. Between the 2 i have basically one. Docs say I shouldnt be drinking anything other than water. So i just distill my wine and beer to help purify my "water". If its a clear drink it classifys as "water" right?

Welcome back and continue to annoy us.!

Kentucky shinner wrote:

WalkingWolf wrote:Welcome back AN.

Sure would like to get a shirt with DILLIGAF across the front of it overlayed with a nice tropical beach scene. I'd wear this to work every day.

Now that puzzles me.
There is a vehicle in our town with that 'written' on it and I have no idea of its significance.

You beat me to it rad14701. I had to look up as well Baker.

bd

I personally find the longhand version more,,,,,,,,,,effective.

edit; Austin Nichols health scares are always spooky. good to see your prognosis is not dire. goodluck and good building.
the following comment is a statement of my life style not a slam of or comment about your health or situation. cob

LWTCS wrote:I personally find the longhand version more,,,,,,,,,,effective.

+1 never afraid to drop that one on someone that needs it. c.o.b.

Hi Austin,
Nice to hear the good news about the cancer, you will have to put more water with your grog to help your kidneys.
Good Luck
Richardr

Hey all and thanks for the well wishes, it's been a bit of a worry but it's not over just yet.

Anyway, DILLIGAF has been my attitude for many years now, it's my way of dealing with shit I dont like.

On a better note my stilling workshop is fuggen awesome, just put in a 1000 litre tank for my cooling water and plumbed it into the shed. Got it all sorted now and will be running a rum wash tomorrow I saved from the other house, and now have room to oak my UJSM

Got my flute out on the bench today and put it all together with the tri clamps (thanks kiwi) and made a list of bits I need to finish it off, ordered the 3/8 stainless threaded rod, nuts n washers to hold the bubble plates that I will have tomorrow, just thinking about the plate design and not too sure just yet but will more than likely go for OD's plate setup for now.

Oh and did I mention that you should see the view from my stillin area?

Cheers.

rad14701 wrote:DILLIGAF

It kinda go's like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxmUKVrT0iI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Oh and did I mention that you should see the view from my stillin area?

OK, OK, I guess I'll bite, POSTSOMEFUCKINPICCIESSSS!!!!

Good luck with that kidney thing and glad it wasn't worse

JethroBodine wrote:

POSTSOMEFUCKINPICCIESSSS!!!!

Purpose built stillin deck

Austin Nichols wrote:Hey all and thanks for the well wishes, it's been a bit of a worry but it's not over just yet.

Anyway, DILLIGAF has been my attitude for many years now, it's my way of dealing with shit I dont like.

On a better note my stilling workshop is fuggen awesome, just put in a 1000 litre tank for my cooling water and plumbed it into the shed. Got it all sorted now and will be running a rum wash tomorrow I saved from the other house, and now have room to oak my UJSM

Got my flute out on the bench today and put it all together with the tri clamps (thanks kiwi) and made a list of bits I need to finish it off, ordered the 3/8 stainless threaded rod, nuts n washers to hold the bubble plates that I will have tomorrow, just thinking about the plate design and not too sure just yet but will more than likely go for OD's plate setup for now.

Oh and did I mention that you should see the view from my stillin area?

Cheers.

Glad the clamps found their way to you, and congrats on the new stilling area(s). Looks like you've got it all sorted out

Looks like you'll be getting your fair share of rain Austin

It rains a fair bit here, the climate is really good where I am.

The clamps are great kiwi, they fit nice and snug over the 4" pipe.... perfect!

Here's a better shot of the view from my stillin deck.
Oh yeah here's a pic for Kentucky Shiner of my cooling tank
It's stocked with Bass, Catfish, Barramundi and redclaw crayfish

Cheers.

Fish and grits at Austins place this week end every body

Looks real nice.

Austin I didn't know you before last time you where here but it is nice to meet ya and glad you made it through your scare. I would welcome you back, but that would be like welcoming someone into your neighbors house. I just got here a few weeks ago.

Austin Nichols wrote:The clamps are great kiwi, they fit nice and snug over the 4" pipe.... perfect!

Really? I've had to expand my 4" copper pipe to go over them. Interesting.

you got a billabong in your back yard? your a dog (i could tell from your avitar) good health. cob

Good to hear your stickin around for a while longer mate!

I'm in envy of your view!