G'day everyone

[modul8]

hi all.
I've been lurking here for a while, absorbing as much as I can but thought it was time to introduce myself.
I'm in my mid 40's (sounds old when I say that :-( ) living in the South West of WA.

I've been stilling off and on for about 5 years but only using a small reflux still and a very simple pot still.
I've made a semi decent UJSSM and some passable neutral but I'm getting ready to step into the world of bubblers.

I've been scabbing as much suitable copper as I can get my hands on, finally getting a few small pieces of old beat up 4" I thought would do in a pinch when a 1.8m length of virgin 6" fell in my lap for $100. happy days :happy-partydance: . now I am going to be planning and hopefully building over the Christmas/new years break.

my metal working skills are weak but love to learn so am looking forward to the challenge. I'll apologize in advance for the many stupid questions I'll be asking over the next few weeks but hope to become a part of obviously friendly and knowledgeable community here.


cheers
mod

[JayD]

Welcome to the forum... :handgestures-thumbupleft: A big build for your first time, I wish you sucess with your build. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[modul8]

Thanks JayD. I have a few bits of clean 3" laying around so may make a 3 to practice.

[SBB]

my metal working skills are weak but love to learn so am looking forward to the challenge. I'll apologize in advance for the many stupid questions I

Welcome to the forum Modul, Copper is a very easy metal to work with minimal tools and experience. Read as much as you can and ask plenty of questions and you will do Ok. These things are time consuming to to build , but not that hard. That old beat up 4 inch should be perfect for making your plates, just anneal it and get it nice n flat first.

[Smbjk]

Good luck mate and have fun. Just make sure you have a good heat source for soldering 6" that size will suck alot of heat

[bt1]

Welcome bloke,

a 6" build will be a nice job to do. take your time, ask if your not sure and really enjoy it cos it's very rewarding to do.

cheers
bt1

[Zak Griffin]

Welcome to the forums mate.

You're going to want that 3" pipe for the top and shotgun of your 6" bubbler ;-)

Looking forward to seeing the build! :)