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Postby Shiftynev » Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:01 pm

Hi to all,

I've been researching/reading and thought it about that I jump in anad introduce myself, so hello to all.

I'm new to distilling but it looks interesting and I hope to get some fun out of it. The members on the site seem to be a great bunch and that was probably why I joined.

I've just picked up a 50 ltr keg in really good condition for $40, removed the spear and will shortly grab some copper and hopefully put tegether a 2" pot still if all goes well I'll then build a reflux or because I'm a lazy prick, I'll probably buy one of Mac's modular stills (equalizer of neutralizer) they both look great. Once I start putting it together I'll post some pics.

Cheers

PS. I picked up the keg in Brunswick, if anyone local or otherwise wants details pm me and I'll let you know.
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Postby Blackened » Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:38 pm

Hey Shifty, welcome to the forum.

Always good to see someone else from Vic too. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Postby Sam. » Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:29 pm

Welcome mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I take it you like brown spirits if your making a pot :D
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Postby 1 2many » Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:54 pm

G'day Shiftynev glad you found us have fun. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Postby woodduck » Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:40 pm

Hi, :greetings-waveyellow: welcome.good luck with the build :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Postby CaptainRedBeard » Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:49 pm

Hi Shifty, look forward to seeing your build :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Postby Whiskyaugogo » Fri Sep 19, 2014 5:44 pm

Welcome mate!
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Re: Hi

Postby djfrestyla » Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:13 pm

BourbonJunkie wrote:
Shiftynev wrote:I've just picked up a 50 ltr keg in really good condition for $40, removed the spear and will shortly grab some copper and hopefully put tegether a 2" pot still ..........

Hi Shiftynev, that keg is an excellent start and you got it for the right sort of money. You cannot go wrong putting a 2 inch pot on top of it to get yourself under way. Welcome!

Welcome shiftynev, I would agree that a pot is an awesome place to start out, i have made some of my best whiskey / rum from a 2" pot.
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Re: Hi

Postby BIG D » Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:02 pm

hello Shiftynev welcome mate :greetings-wavegreen:
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Re: Hi

Postby Bushy » Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:41 pm

Shifty :greetings-waveyellow:
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Re: Hi

Postby tipsy » Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:08 am

Hey shifty :eusa-shifty:
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Postby Boomgate » Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:26 pm

Welcome :)
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Re: Hi

Postby Ganooblies » Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:46 pm

Welcome mate :greetings-waveyellow: no shortage of great info here
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