I used a 32 gallon garbage can as my jig. Double lined it was jonesing for copper. Brings back memories gave it to a friend when I left the smoky mountains I made it in a cup shop I had worked at. I hope he used it
Straight up Love your Content. Im a roofer by trade but specializes in copper down pipe with no rivets or solder. But am interested in home distill,. Thank you for not putting out a time Laced clip. ❤
This is the truth! Very cool. Did you ever post a video or or description informing your subscribers the size of the copper sheet cutout measurements? I really appreciate how you had the copper sheet measurements so precise that if I remember correctly, you used every inch of that copper sheet and had no wasted copper scraps at the end of the build.
Thx. I'll do a video with the geometry soon. I have one on how to make whiskey almost finished. There was some scrap. I'll do a video on melting it down soon too.
Wow you make it look simple, but I know it definitely is not. And making rivets from the 12ga, how ingenious. I'll guess I'll just be stuck with my Vevor for the moment and waiting for the next video! If you sell the blueprint dimensions let us know!
@@Ky-lb5ts for anyone who may read this comment absolutely spend the extra money for the 9.6 versus 5 gallon one. 5 gallon would be the absolute minimum but it sure would be nice to have some extra headspace. Good luck with your adventures. If you havent heard of UJSSM give it a search, it is super easy to try to get your feet wet (and you won't need a brew bag!) Happy distilling!
A couple thoughts. One is that a still be made with various sizes of copper pipe. These designs allow the flexibility to easily reconfigure from a pot still to reflux to a hybrid as the slip-together pieces are sealed with rye flour paste. Such a system can be broken down and stored away taking up less room. Knowing how to use a TIG welder on copper is a big plus for specialty components.
Thx. It does slip together and seal with rye paste. You can see it run here. th-cam.com/video/5y-X3xZ_qt4/w-d-xo.html Stores under 40" I agree though. I need a tig.
Excellent video, learn a little everyday, one of those moments the penny drops. I just have to cut up a old copper tank for the sheets, boooom, have subscribed and liked saved, thank you for sharing
@@Stuff.I.D0 hiya just old copper tanks from your plumbing, in England we call immersion tanks, my mates a plumber he scaps them regularly, but way in for around £60, was hoping they was bit cheaper to be honest, but probably get a mtr square or more, then just clean off the impurities. Thought be a cheaper way of having a go.
10 minutes!!! Except for the title- this is an awesome video! I’d love the plans- or even to buy one of your stills!!!cut/ rivet/ solder… repeat! I can do that!!!
Hi. I had a bit of a laugh at 4:07 when you showed the plumbing flux, lead free. The origin of the word plumbing comes from the latin word plumbum and means "lead". In French it means plomber. A fuse in French is "plombe" because in the early days they used a very thin lead wire. And pipes were made out of lead. And who uses pipes? A plumber or plombeur. Funfact :)
On the reducers, going from one inch down to, I believe 1/2 inch, is it necessary to use the incremental reducers, or can one go from one inch directly down to the one half inch?
So it starts at 1 1/4" and I went incrementally more cause I couldn't find a direct reducer. Not sure there is one. I don't think it would change a lot though.
yes, or 3d print and graphite coat then electroplate with copper, or any shape, or various electroplatable metals, like titanium/chromium/nickel, electroforming thick structural layers
Where can a person get copper sheet? some online search got me looking at a 36" x 9'/ 16 Oz./22 Mil/25Lb. Copper Roll for 460$, is that high? Awesome video, no idea you could do such a thing as this👍
ciao sono colpito dalla tua bravura nella costruzione dell'alambicco, per piqcere mi puoi dire lo spessore in millimetri della lastra di rame Grazie Anticipatamente
The sizes I'm working with aren't for high volumes. Not worth the effort or risk to make enough to sell. I have checked with local authorities, though. Seems they don't care about personal quantities, so's long as you don't sell it.
@@Stuff.I.D0 ok, my luck hasn't ever been that good Lol. Makes sense though, if there's no money to confiscate the feds don't want nothing to do with it. Thanks knock one back for me.
I should make a video on the condenser. I can tell you that it's 1/4" flexible copper, formed around 3" pipe and cased in pvc. It's cooled with a submersible fish pump drawing from a 5 gallon pail of cold water. I find I have to switch it up at least once per run, depending on the season. No more than three times. I've yet to make a thumper. I have a smaller spirit still that I run on a hotplate. Used for 2nd and third distillation.
The video is under ten minutes, but the actual elapsed time is more like 10 hours. You didn’t show everyone that you backed up the copper with a steel pipe when you hammered the rivets in. And the finished one looks beautiful but the in progress soldering was horrendous. Two different pieces of work. Lots of other scummy work going on there, but you don’t show it. Just one machinist’s opinion.
So I should have done a ten hour video? Or a bloopers reel? I think you're missing the point here. And it was not two different pieces. But thanks for the time you must have taken to pick apart the video.
That does look very thin .. my stainless still is strong enough I could stand on it if wanted too , if this is hooked up to a thumper be sure and vent the system at the very end of your run as it will crush like a beer can .
I do appreciate the comments, however the still has taken a lot of abuse over the last 8 years, along with 4 others I've built, all lead-free, and washed out with industrial grade vinegar. Never had a problem. Not sure what @masonjarmafiaOG is getting at.
Awesome music selection for the first song. I felt like a real modern moonshiner.
Glad you liked it.
Truly love it, I live in NZ I can make as much "shine" for "myself" as I need. I swear if i can i will contribute to your Channel.
Great,man! Thanks a lot. I appreciate your interest.
Looks like metal shop paid off!
😎
Finally!
I used a 32 gallon garbage can as my jig. Double lined it was jonesing for copper. Brings back memories gave it to a friend when I left the smoky mountains I made it in a cup shop I had worked at. I hope he used it
I hope he used it too.
Straight up Love your Content. Im a roofer by trade but specializes in copper down pipe with no rivets or solder. But am interested in home distill,. Thank you for not putting out a time Laced clip. ❤
Check out homedistiller.org
I can't find them now. They were out of Australia.
I thought I recognized that basement. Thanks for making the video brother. 🍻👍🏻
You might be mistaken as it's not a basement. But I'm happy you like the video.
This is the truth! Very cool. Did you ever post a video or or description informing your subscribers the size of the copper sheet cutout measurements? I really appreciate how you had the copper sheet measurements so precise that if I remember correctly, you used every inch of that copper sheet and had no wasted copper scraps at the end of the build.
Thx. I'll do a video with the geometry soon.
I have one on how to make whiskey almost finished. There was some scrap. I'll do a video on melting it down soon too.
Here you go.
th-cam.com/video/M-WrDSDobns/w-d-xo.html
WONDERFUL!! FROM GALICIA
Wow you make it look simple, but I know it definitely is not. And making rivets from the 12ga, how ingenious. I'll guess I'll just be stuck with my Vevor for the moment and waiting for the next video! If you sell the blueprint dimensions let us know!
Here's the geometry.
th-cam.com/video/M-WrDSDobns/w-d-xo.html
VEVOR is not terrible for the price!
@@Ky-lb5ts that's what I'm using now! 5 gallon one. Would love to have a copper some day
@@richcaseaxon awesome, I just got the 9.6 gal one on sale for $100 off and am just waiting on a brew bag to come in the mail.
@@Ky-lb5ts for anyone who may read this comment absolutely spend the extra money for the 9.6 versus 5 gallon one. 5 gallon would be the absolute minimum but it sure would be nice to have some extra headspace.
Good luck with your adventures. If you havent heard of UJSSM give it a search, it is super easy to try to get your feet wet (and you won't need a brew bag!)
Happy distilling!
A couple thoughts. One is that a still be made with various sizes of copper pipe. These designs allow the flexibility to easily reconfigure from a pot still to reflux to a hybrid as the slip-together pieces are sealed with rye flour paste. Such a system can be broken down and stored away taking up less room. Knowing how to use a TIG welder on copper is a big plus for specialty components.
Thx. It does slip together and seal with rye paste. You can see it run here. th-cam.com/video/5y-X3xZ_qt4/w-d-xo.html
Stores under 40"
I agree though. I need a tig.
That’s awesome, Bro! Looking forward to the next video!
Shine on my friend! Shine on!
Thx
Love it
so cool! i dont booze, but super neat project. thanks for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it.
That's awesome 😎 Thanks for your video
Thx.
Excellent video, learn a little everyday, one of those moments the penny drops. I just have to cut up a old copper tank for the sheets, boooom, have subscribed and liked saved, thank you for sharing
Thx man!
BTW. Where do you get old copper tanks?
@@Stuff.I.D0 hiya just old copper tanks from your plumbing, in England we call immersion tanks, my mates a plumber he scaps them regularly, but way in for around £60, was hoping they was bit cheaper to be honest, but probably get a mtr square or more, then just clean off the impurities. Thought be a cheaper way of having a go.
Ah. Sounds good. Send a pic when you're done.
10 minutes!!! Except for the title- this is an awesome video! I’d love the plans- or even to buy one of your stills!!!cut/ rivet/ solder… repeat! I can do that!!!
Here you go.
th-cam.com/video/M-WrDSDobns/w-d-xo.html
Sorry bout the title, but it hooked you!
Hi. I had a bit of a laugh at 4:07 when you showed the plumbing flux, lead free. The origin of the word plumbing comes from the latin word plumbum and means "lead". In French it means plomber. A fuse in French is "plombe" because in the early days they used a very thin lead wire. And pipes were made out of lead. And who uses pipes? A plumber or plombeur. Funfact :)
Thx for the fun fact. I did indeed know that.
Regardless of the etymology, though, there is no lead in modern, lead-free plumbing solder or flux
I have a question wouldn't the fire from the propane burner melt the solder and it all comes apart or start leaking?
great content
Excellent video, thanks. What is your source for the copper?
Roofing supply store.
Dude. That's awesome!
Thx Bro
@@Stuff.I.D0 pitiful
Sad little man
On the reducers, going from one inch down to, I believe 1/2 inch, is it necessary to use the incremental reducers, or can one go from one inch directly down to the one half inch?
So it starts at 1 1/4" and I went incrementally more cause I couldn't find a direct reducer. Not sure there is one.
I don't think it would change a lot though.
Great video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice work.
Thx
Bellissimo video, complimenti sei molto bravo!
Mille grazie
Promised myself that the only way I'd ever start drinking again was if I built my own copper still and made my own the way my granddaddy did.
Sorry?
@@Stuff.I.D0 never apologize for something you didn't do.
Fair enough. Hope you enjoy.
A real craftsman!!!
Thx
How did you make the markings on the sheet?
Sharpie I believe. Was about 10yrs ago.
Wish you would show a full pattern
I'll get on that this weekend.
Here you go.
th-cam.com/video/M-WrDSDobns/w-d-xo.html
how much of the first run do you waste as pop skull booze ?
I do have a couple drams before it's second run. My skull's still mostly intact, though.
Can you use for distilled water? Thanks
Yes, you can use it to make distilled water.
yes, or 3d print and graphite coat then electroplate with copper, or any shape, or various electroplatable metals, like titanium/chromium/nickel, electroforming thick structural layers
That's.........crazy!
Where can a person get copper sheet? some online search got me looking at a 36" x 9'/ 16 Oz./22 Mil/25Lb. Copper Roll for 460$, is that high?
Awesome video, no idea you could do such a thing as this👍
Try calling a roofing supply store. C100 copper 3'×8' sheet should be under $200
ciao sono colpito dalla tua bravura nella costruzione dell'alambicco, per piqcere mi puoi dire lo spessore in millimetri della lastra di rame Grazie Anticipatamente
E 1m para 2.5m para 22mm
@@Stuff.I.D0 Grazie per la risposta, allora lo spessore è di 2,2mm? giusto
Piacere. E solo 1.2mm
Who is the Background Music!!!!! Badass Song!!!!!!
It's just the royalty free music from an app called "Splice". There are 3. 1st, coal mine rhythm. 2nd, Mythologica. 3rd, Ziggy secret.
Oops I gave you the titles from the geometry vid for the still. I'll look up the others later.
Where do you get the materials?
A roofing supply store should carry 3'x8' sheets of copper.
Get the heaviest gauge.
need more detail on soildering the cap 🤔
It's been a while since I did it, but it's mostly the same technique as attaching the base.
That's cool as shit.
Thx dude!
20 oz ? Thanks!
Yw
What state do you live in that it's legal to do this? I live in Tennessee and they would put me under the jail if I got caught doing this. Lol
The sizes I'm working with aren't for high volumes. Not worth the effort or risk to make enough to sell.
I have checked with local authorities, though.
Seems they don't care about personal quantities, so's long as you don't sell it.
@@Stuff.I.D0 ok, my luck hasn't ever been that good Lol.
Makes sense though, if there's no money to confiscate the feds don't want nothing to do with it. Thanks knock one back for me.
Why use copper when glass is so much easier to work and is more sanitary.
Awesome!
Thx.
How to make a copper still .... Put it on the shelf and don't touch it !😊
Ha!
You must not be in the US. Cause our 9th graders can barely tie their shoes
Well... at least I know I could tie my own shoes before 9th grade... not like meant in a rude way (not sarcasm)
Hey guys, if I can do it....
Yeah the video is only 10 mins but the build is like a full day or 2...nice troll title!
Thx
I miss the days when my gay and lesbian friends were just normal people
Don't be silly....you have no friends.
How do I scale this up amd what about thumper amd worm and flake stand
I should make a video on the condenser. I can tell you that it's 1/4" flexible copper, formed around 3" pipe and cased in pvc. It's cooled with a submersible fish pump drawing from a 5 gallon pail of cold water.
I find I have to switch it up at least once per run, depending on the season. No more than three times. I've yet to make a thumper. I have a smaller spirit still that I run on a hotplate. Used for 2nd and third distillation.
Or I could just buy one of yours!!!
I'm gonna put up a vid of the geometry soon.
I’ll be watching for it! Thanks
I’ll be watching for it! Thanks
I’ll be watching for it! Thanks
I’ll be watching for it! Thanks
The video is under ten minutes, but the actual elapsed time is more like 10 hours. You didn’t show everyone that you backed up the copper with a steel pipe when you hammered the rivets in.
And the finished one looks beautiful but the in progress soldering was horrendous. Two different pieces of work. Lots of other scummy work going on there, but you don’t show it. Just one machinist’s opinion.
So I should have done a ten hour video? Or a bloopers reel? I think you're missing the point here. And it was not two different pieces. But thanks for the time you must have taken to pick apart the video.
Under 10 minutes huh? Who do you think you're fooling?
You, I guess.
@@Stuff.I.D0 Haha, great.
Thx for watching.
Annoying music
Simple solution.
That's such a concise, hilarious reply.
Thx
Oh my goodness another roofing flashing still. Too dangerous to run.....😢. Dude that's not craftsmanship. That's ignorant.
You seem so genuinely concerned. Thanks.
That does look very thin .. my stainless still is strong enough I could stand on it if wanted too , if this is hooked up to a thumper be sure and vent the system at the very end of your run as it will crush like a beer can .
I do appreciate the comments, however the still has taken a lot of abuse over the last 8 years, along with 4 others I've built, all lead-free, and washed out with industrial grade vinegar. Never had a problem. Not sure what @masonjarmafiaOG is getting at.
P.S. It is unadvisable to stand on your still.