Robo from Sydney

[Robo-Stiller]

Hi swill makers and the like.
New to the site, and new to distilling. Came across this site like many others its seems, from the US based site. Actually stumbled across it doing a search for copper suppliers in Sydney thru google.
Anyways, enough ramblings.
Love to drink Bourbons, Rums, Whiskeys etc, and love the histories of each, including the mainstream brewers. Also love all things handmade, metal working and the pleasure of creation.
Almost became an apprentice boilermaker, but became a diesel mechanic instead. Have many years of metal working under my belt, and was taught to cut/weld/heat by an old school boiler maker. My ol' man is a hands on guy also, so plenty of experience between the 2 of us.

So far, what i do know is, i want to make a pot still. Not much for the neutrals, mainly flavours for me. But in saying that, i love the complexity of the Bokas, VM/LM hybrid machines, to the point of semi-Steampunk looking devices. Need to get my head around distilling basics before i knuck down to the big stuff.
Aquired a good condition keg, currently being used to prop a project motorcycle off the ground. Hope to use it soon as a boiler for my still.
Keen to learn this old trade, and make some 'net buddies' at the same time.
Staying in touch,
Robo

[MacStill]

Welcome mate,

You're on the right track wanting to build a good pot still :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Got any designs in mind or would you like a little guidance?

Mac.

[Robo-Stiller]

Thanks McStill,
Wanted to keep the first one simple. Need to understand all the 'ins' and 'outs', do's and dont's. Like the idea of Samohons from HD with his copper plumbing on SS stock pot. http://homedistiller.org/forum/download ... p?id=12153

[Cane Toad]

Hi Robo,mate,you're gunna love this place :laughing-rolling:

[crozdog]

hi robo.

welcome. it's a cool place here.

I'm from sydeney too.

PM me your email & I'll send you a file of the design / parts list of the 2" pot & VM i made. that should give you a good start. they are easy to make with off the shelf fittings from a plumbing supplies

croz

[bt1]

Welcome bloke,

sounds like a tall pot still needed.

reckon you can aquire a 50lt keg...save a lot of hassle in the short and long run with only 1 build required?

some nice pots about have a looksee.

enjoy
bt1