texta wrote:the collar i made is around the outside of the 2" copper and screwed to the lid on the outside therefor it would not come into contact with anything inside the still . the screws or bolts are from the inside out but are stainless cap heads .
No worries mate just had ta be sure,she's is a beauty and something ta be proud of,those lids are pretty thin and being domed would be tricky for any welder ,I have a few myself,did ya have any dramas sorting a seal out or just use a squirt of silicone,it's a pity they didnot make them with a 2inch ferrule on , good luck with your maiden run.cheers hillzabilly :handgestures-thumbupleft: