wiifm's glasser build

[wiifm]

Probably a dumb question, but is there any reason why you've used stainless steel threaded rod?

Would a basic steel threaded rod be suitable or am I overlooking something very basic?

As the boys said, you don't have to use stainless. I got one of the bolt shops nearby to give me a quote on the bits and pieces I needed for the threaded rods and it was less than $35.

[MacStill]

I would use brass rods :teasing-neener:

[wiifm]

I would use brass rods :teasing-neener:

:text-lol: It was definitely my intention to go the mix of stainless, glass and copper, hence the stainless reducers and U bend. 8-) Brass threaded rod didn't even cross my mind.

[pulsetech]

The Contrast of the Red Silicone (Baking sheet im guessing) Seals looks great.

[huggy_b]

Agreed on the red seals, set it off quite nicely.

I'm contemplating a build along the same lines and I have a bunch of steel threaded rod here in my factory doing SFA so was wondering if I could use it........cheers for the reply!

[wiifm]

I would use brass rods :teasing-neener:

I don't think the brass would look as good with the shiny FSD stainless fittings :teasing-tease:

[northernbrewer]

Hey wiifm

Did you end up swapping the lantern glasses out for borosilicate ones? If not have you cracked any of the glasses? How are they holding up?

[bt1]

The lantern glasses are borosilcate.

I've done bout 40 + runs on 1st and about 20+ runs on second glasser with no issues. I stress tested them in the original build thread... overheating, plunge cooling etc no issues . On the drop test lost 1 glass = mybad a retainer screw hit the glass segment cos it wasn't centred correctly/moved cos it was not tight enough.

As said in the build thread sure glass won't take a dent, but with reasonable care they last.

bt1

[wiifm]

:text-+1: :text-imwithstupid: :text-lol:

[dogbreath vodka]

How have I missed this thread?
Wiifm that is a great build. :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Once you get your boiler polished up you can put it in your lounge room and watch it instead of the idiot box. :D

DBV

[wiifm]

How have I missed this thread?
Wiifm that is a great build. :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Once you get your boiler polished up you can put it in your lounge room and watch it instead of the idiot box. :D

DBV

Maaaaaaate! I am in Queensland. I've been thinking of a way I can set it up on the back deck BESIDE the idiot box! :laughing-rolling:

[dogbreath vodka]

Tell the Missus it's a 70's lava lamp with "issues"
:D :D ;-)

DBV

[wiifm]

I'll have to live with it under the house for now. Did three runs today. Here is a time lapse of the last run :happy-partydance:

[Bootross]

Love your work wiifm. It's interesting to see a run captured that way, and those tails really pour out when you shut the RC off too.
The drink in shot was a nice addition as well.
I'm curious as to where I can get a distillery assistant like yours though? :o

[dogbreath vodka]

Love the time lapse.
Think you may have just started a new fad.

PS get some heating in there.... your assistant looked a little cold :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :shifty:

DBV

[tipsy]

:clap: Awesome :-D

[punchy21]

Thats really cool wiifm :clap:

Thanks for sharing... :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[TheMechwarrior]

Great stuff mate, thanks for going the extra mile and doing the video :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Kimbo]

Is that your Missus at 1:26??? if so, nice tits... :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

[TheMechwarrior]

Is that your Missus at 1:26??? if so, nice tits... :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

Holy Frack! :-B :text-thankyoublue: