Jimmidaboot Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Been working hard on this thing, and I'm very happy with it. Here are some shots of the boiler top and still head coming together as one. Manway is on there now. Welding is ensuing. The boiler body is on next. Will update as we get into that part! If any of you out there are interested in a still made by hand for a reasonable price, please contact me! I'm really enjoying this project and would love to get another one in the line up.
leftturndistilling Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Looks Great Jimmy !!!! Dont be afraid to weld the stainless steel directly to the copper .... I can't figure out how to upload a picture .. I'll email you a couple ...It's almost like fusion welding , focus more on the copper then swirl onto the stainless..
Jimmidaboot Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks Brian. Aaron is practicing that too. So far it's not really necessary, though.
Mike Fiore Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 What size still are you building Jim I would like to see it finished looks like you are doing a great job.
leftturndistilling Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Where did you get your manway door Jimmy???.....
Jimmidaboot Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 What size still are you building Jim I would like to see it finished looks like you are doing a great job. Hey Mike, I'm building a 700 liter alembic with thumper and condenser. Lot's of work, but it sure is coming out nice! It will be for a distillery on the east coast.
Jimmidaboot Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 Where did you get your manway door Jimmy???..... Glacier Tanks in Portland Oregon, Brian. Great prices and real fast delivery. They are made in China, but the quality seems to be good, in my opinion.
leftturndistilling Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 One again ...you are my hero Jim!!>...
Artisan Still Design Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 are you going to be able to get it out the door once done?
Mike Fiore Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Hey Mike, I'm building a 700 liter alembic with thumper and condenser. Lot's of work, but it sure is coming out nice! It will be for a distillery on the east coast. Great let me know when its finished and where its going, Im sure it would be worth wild for me to take a look at it.
Jimmidaboot Posted February 11, 2013 Author Posted February 11, 2013 LOL!! Yes, I had a large addition built on my shop with big barn doors so I can get it out without a chainsaw!!
Artisan Still Design Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I've had more than one client order a still and forget about how it they'd fit it into the building.
Jimmidaboot Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 I've had more than one client order a still and forget about how it they'd fit it into the building. Hmmm....forethought and THEN fore shots. Yes?
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