Greetings from Yorkshire

[YHB]

Hi,

Its nice to see some old faces here but it is great to see new ones with new ideas, opinions and skills that I have been reading about for some time, but I thought it was time I said hello.

For those who do not know me, I am form Yorkshire in the UK. Edit ( :oops: I guess most people would have guessed that from the title :oops: )

I am still in the reading / learning / building cycle and according to a couple of folk, will stop there. Yes - I have to confess that I have taken a bit longer than most people to to build a BOK.

My BOK is of the 2" variety from the "early steam punk" era.

Much of selection process on what / how to build has been a result of my limited tools and workshop facility. which are basically hacksaw, file and hand drill.

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Only the Boiler to go now - I am converting a 6 gallon 3 kW stainless tea urn, I have removed the Thermostat and connected via a resistance type SSR controller.

[Kimbo]

Gday YHB,
welcome to the forum mate.
interesting looking rig you got there :handgestures-thumbupleft:
what sort of washes are you looking at doing?

[Cane Toad]

G'Day YHB,glad to have you on board,you're off to a great start,we love photos :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Cheers
BD

[Frank]

Hi YHB and welcome
and don't be worried about taking a while to use a 'decent' still......... :oops: :laughing-rolling:
Looks great BTW

[SBB]

Welcome to the forum YHB.....have read a few of your posts on other forums ............I love the look of that rig you have built.

How well does that spoke needle valve work???.........at one stage i was considering making one

[stubbydrainer]

g'day YHB
welcome, nice looking rig too

I like it, it has a "steam era" look about it :handgestures-thumbupleft:
good work

[devotus]

Gday mate, nice looking column.

That sounds gay :?

[Panda]

Welcome, I have noticed you around.

Now that sounds gay

[maheel]

Welcome, I have noticed you around.

Now that sounds gay

well you did design the "panda blue power controller" ( PB-PC for short? patent pending) lol :laughing-rolling:

oh and welcome YHB

[YHB]

Gday YHB,
what sort of washes are you looking at doing?

Gday to you too Kimbo

I was lured into distilling by the promises made by the manufacturers of the AirStilll / TurboStill and the like. I foolishly believed them when they claimed that I could make a neutral alcohol, pour it into sveral bottles, add a different flavour to each and have a fully stocked drinks cabinet in one afternoon.

I have read somewhere that perhaps my expectations were a bit high, but I still like the theory. One of the reasons that I enjoy this particular forum is that there is an active group of members that appear to use his method and support like minded people. I want to give it a go with an open mind first before moving on.

I have built the Bok with a bit of flexibility, a removable reflux column, a head with enough cooling for stripping / pot still work and a small central column for use with a Gin basket, if the Gin Essence does not live up to the advertisments.

I am getting on in years and cannot see the attraction of aging a barrel of brandy that I may not be around to enjoy. I want drinks that can be enjoyed young.

So to answer your question, I will be cutting my teeth on washes that I can make neutral spirits from easily and reliably. After that who knows?

Once again - Thanks for the Welcome

Toodlepip

Brian

[Kimbo]

sounds Good YHB,
theres a lot to be said for the store bought cordials.
theres a few really good theads in the forum on these flavours.
i would like to suggest tomato paste washes and the like for really good neutrals ;-)

[MacStill]

Gday YHB,
what sort of washes are you looking at doing?

Gday to you too Kimbo

I was lured into distilling by the promises made by the manufacturers of the AirStilll / TurboStill and the like. I foolishly believed them when they claimed that I could make a neutral alcohol, pour it into sveral bottles, add a different flavour to each and have a fully stocked drinks cabinet in one afternoon.

I have read somewhere that perhaps my expectations were a bit high, but I still like the theory. One of the reasons that I enjoy this particular forum is that there is an active group of members that appear to use his method and support like minded people. I want to give it a go with an open mind first before moving on.

I have built the Bok with a bit of flexibility, a removable reflux column, a head with enough cooling for stripping / pot still work and a small central column for use with a Gin basket, if the Gin Essence does not live up to the advertisments.

I am getting on in years and cannot see the attraction of aging a barrel of brandy that I may not be around to enjoy. I want drinks that can be enjoyed young.

So to answer your question, I will be cutting my teeth on washes that I can make neutral spirits from easily and reliably. After that who knows?

Once again - Thanks for the Welcome

Toodlepip

Brian

Are you Frank's uncle?

:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :teasing-tease: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

[Kimbo]

Geez your a fuckin smart arse Mac :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :teasing-tease:

[MacStill]

Geez your a fuckin smart arse Mac :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :teasing-tease:

Well Little Dong has gone quiet, so someone has to take up the slack :D

[YHB]

Gday YHB,
what sort of washes are you looking at doing?

Are you Frank's uncle?

:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :teasing-tease: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

Something caused this great hilarity.

Anyone like to explain what I am missing?

[Cane Toad]

I've been too bloody busy :angry-banghead: :angry-banghead: The reason for all the hilarity YHB is that Frank,bless his sole,loves his Airstill :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

[Frank]

Gday YHB,
what sort of washes are you looking at doing?

Are you Frank's uncle?

:laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :teasing-tease: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:

Something caused this great hilarity.

Anyone like to explain what I am missing?

Hey YHB
some forum members are simply in awe (and no doubt jealous) that I am capable of producing consistent, quality product from a basic and inexpensive distillation apparatus and that I have worked tirelessly and cheerfully within such (percieved) limitations without ever having the need to show anyone else how big my column is. I am sure you will do well with whatever still you choose.

(McStill, my uncles are from Lancashire and BD why do you want to bless the bottom of my shoes??? :teasing-neener:
:laughing-rolling:

[R-sole]

It's the bottom dwelling piscatorial creature that he wants to bless

[bundy]

welcome from another yorkshire lad,allthough i'v been here for 54 years it takes awhile to get used to this australian humour. the lads will take the piss out of you for a while but all in good fun. enjoy the forum and learn and ask questions and thay will help all thay can.
cheers
Bundy :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[YHB]

No offence taken - just trying to play catch-up.