polishing Copper

All general & off topic posts go here
Live Chat Is Here

polishing Copper

Postby krusey » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:44 pm

Mr Mcstill how do you polish that copper of yours, whats the best way to do it
krusey
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:12 pm
Location: Blacks Beach QLD
equipment: 3 inch VM still on a 50 litre beer keg boiler, and a 25 litre essensia hbs reflux CM style rig

Re: polishing Copper

Postby MacStill » Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:49 am

I just use a bucket of warm soapy water and fine grade steel wool, takes a little effort but works well.

Cheers.
MacStill
Lifetime Member
 
Posts: 16835
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:40 pm
Location: Wide Bay QLD
equipment: Anything I choose :P

Re: polishing Copper

Postby krusey » Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:03 am

cheers mate i'll do it tomorrow while i got no wife and kids at home so i can tidy the old girl up
krusey
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:12 pm
Location: Blacks Beach QLD
equipment: 3 inch VM still on a 50 litre beer keg boiler, and a 25 litre essensia hbs reflux CM style rig

Re: polishing Copper

Postby Kimbo » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:21 pm

hi guys,
i heard of lemon juice and salt, the other one is smearing tomato sauce all over it, then wash of later!
i have never tried it, just seen it on you tube! :D :D
Kimbo
Lifetime Member
 
Posts: 5461
Images: 0
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:33 pm
Location: Perf WA
equipment: 4" bubbler with a 6"inline thumper

Re: polishing Copper

Postby MacStill » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:23 pm

krusey wrote:cheers mate i'll do it tomorrow while i got no wife and kids at home so i can tidy the old girl up


Ok just some advise here, upto you if you take it or not.

Do not polish your still with your back turned to an open window :mrgreen:
MacStill
Lifetime Member
 
Posts: 16835
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:40 pm
Location: Wide Bay QLD
equipment: Anything I choose :P

Re: polishing Copper

Postby Kimbo » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:25 pm

Oh, the mental picture :lol: :lol: :lol:
Kimbo
Lifetime Member
 
Posts: 5461
Images: 0
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:33 pm
Location: Perf WA
equipment: 4" bubbler with a 6"inline thumper

Re: polishing Copper

Postby MacStill » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:31 pm

kimbo wrote:Oh, the mental picture :lol: :lol: :lol:


I think the bucket of soapy water gives that authentic look :?
MacStill
Lifetime Member
 
Posts: 16835
Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:40 pm
Location: Wide Bay QLD
equipment: Anything I choose :P

Re: polishing Copper

Postby krusey » Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:38 am

McStill wrote:
krusey wrote:cheers mate i'll do it tomorrow while i got no wife and kids at home so i can tidy the old girl up


Ok just some advise here, upto you if you take it or not.

Do not polish your still with your back turned to an open window :mrgreen:


good call mcstill
krusey
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:12 pm
Location: Blacks Beach QLD
equipment: 3 inch VM still on a 50 litre beer keg boiler, and a 25 litre essensia hbs reflux CM style rig


Return to The Dunder Pit



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests

x