What’s the best way to make a moonshine still?

• Drill a 1/8 inch hole into the lid of the aluminum pot for your still. Throw the lid over a piece of scrap wood to make it easier and drill a hole a few inches back from the edge of the lid. Wrap the thermometer with Teflon tape.

How does a submarine moonshine still work?

The Blackpot Submarine Still The general principle of distilling– boiling fermented mash to release the alcohol in steam form and then cooling the steam back into a liquid –is the same for the submarine still as it is for the turnip still.

What wood is used for submarines?

Use white pine and make sure its straight and fits together with no cracks then nail a baord to hold them all in place one across on each side and use nails. and stagger them. Once complete fill it with water for a day or two let it sit and the wood will expand and be waterproof,as long as youve done your job right.

Why is it illegal to make your own moonshine?

So why is moonshine still illegal? Because the liquor is worth more to the government than beer or wine. Today, federal rules say a household with two adults can brew up to 200 gallons of wine and the same amount of beer each year. (A few states have their own laws prohibiting the practice.)

How thick does copper have to be for a still?

You will need the following Materials and Tools:

1. Half Sheet of Copper – 3 ft by 4 ft ( use 18 gauge copper) Amazon has some reasonable priced copper sheets.
2. Roll of Solder – Try to get hold of a roll of 95/5 tin/silver is the best and stay away from anything with cadmium/antimony or lead in it.

What is the worm in making moonshine?

Worm – A coil submerged in a water-filled container. Alcohol-laden steam condenses to a liquid in the coil.

How do you make a still out of household items?

How to Make a Still at Home

1. Supplies for Making a DIY Still.
2. Step 1: Drill a 1/8-inch Hole on the Aluminum Pot.
3. Step 2: Wrap the Thermometer with Teflon Tape.
4. Step 3: Place the Thermometer in the Hole.
5. Step 4: Secure the Thermometer with Hot Glue.
6. Step 5: Drill a 3/8-inch hole in the Pot Lid.
7. Step 6: File as Needed.

What states allow home distilling?

This tax is built into every bottle of spirits you buy so it’s not a special tax on home made spirits. If you do the calculations, you’ll find your favourite spirits cost up to 90% less when you take the tax off.

Can I make moonshine for personal use?

Today, people make artisan moonshine out of a sense of nostalgia and preference for taste. These can be sold in liquor stores or brewed just for personal use. However, distilling alcohol at home, even for personal use, is illegal under federal law. These produced legal moonshine for sale and distribution.

Is moonshining still illegal?

The production of moonshine — or really any spirit — without a license is prohibited by the U.S. government and is very much illegal. Clear whiskey in the style of moonshine might be for sale, but technically speaking, moonshine is moonshine because it’s produced illicitly.

How much will a 5 gallon still produce?

A 5 gallon run will yield 1-2 gallons of alcohol. A 8 gallon run will yield 1.5-3 gallons of alcohol. A 10 gallon run will yield 2-4 gallons of alcohol.

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I want to create a tiny 7-10 gallon sub pot to ferment and distill in, but I’m not sure how to seal the borders. Should I just attach my sheet to the sides of the pot or something? shadylaneSite Donor is a non-profit organization. Posts:7828 I joined at 11:54 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2007. In the boiler chamber of the insane institution is where you’ll find yourself hiding.

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• Postbyshadylane on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3:25 a.
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• Submarine stills were employed in order to produce vast quantities of low-grade shine.
• They were simple and inexpensive to construct.
• Normally, submarine operations were carried out by a crew of two.
• Pot in the Dark In other words, fermentation and distillation are carried out in the same pot, with a large number of them being produced at the same time.
• The stills were only up for a short period of time.
• In the event that I was still building a little submarine.

In addition, all of the seams would be rolled and soldered together.

Instead of fermenting in the little submarine still, I’d propose fermenting in buckets instead of the still.

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LWTCS posted on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 at 8:35 a.m. If you intend to construct a skillfully constructed structure, by all means proceed. It’s simply that traditionally, a sub isn’t known for being a skilled builder (at least not in the context of the times) or for producing high-quality products. This is especially true if you intend to stay with the tried and true ways of underwater processing. One was created by a member of another community, and he did an excellent job. Best of luck. trample the injured and hurl the dead through the air.

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PostbyHalfbaked on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 9:18 a.m. In the words of LWTCS: If you are intending on a skilled build, then by all means, go ahead and execute it! It’s simply that traditionally, a sub isn’t known for being a skilled builder (at least not in the context of the times) or for producing high-quality products. This is especially true if you intend to stay with the tried and true ways of underwater processing. One was created by a member of another community, and he did an excellent job.

• I was reading the post that LWTCS is referring to.

It had wooden sides, and I recall stating that there was no copper underneath it, which turned out to be incorrect.

The location is New Orleans.

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• PostbyShine NOLA on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 7:28 p.
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• Is it feasible that it will create significantly more methanol than expected?
• as a result of the wood fermenting?
• We no longer ferment in oak barrels because of environmental concerns.
• Maybe it’s for the same reason as before?
• Whiskey is excellent for everything bad;
• the samerad14701Master Distiller is good for everything good.
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Postbyrad14701 on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:07 a.m. Fermenting in wood provides no problems in terms of methanol production, and several distilleries throughout the globe continue to employ big wooden vats for fermentation. Aside from that, having wooden walls on a boiler would not offer any problems because the wood never reaches temperatures high enough to allow for the distillation of wood to take place. The addition of copper beneath the wood simply increases the durability of the boiler, as the wooden sides of the previous undersea pots dried rotted quite rapidly.

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• ShineRunnah posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 8:23 a.
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• One question remains: WHY?
• Unless, as previously said, you intend to line the sides of the still with copper or stainless steel, you will be investing time, money, and effort in what will unavoidably be a low-grade product.
• Build an all-copper/stainless steel pot, or purchase a keg;
• just don’t construct a still with wooden sides.
• RunnahSwill Maker is a ShineRunnahSwill Maker.
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ShineRunnah posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 1:56 p.m. Consider checking out this submarine, wrote shadylane. In reality, Shady, because there is no wood on the sides of the submarine, it is truly simply another shaped copper pot. It’s also rather good. It’s something I’d be pleased to name my own. Master Distiller who isn’t quite right Posts:3388 Posted on: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 5:51 p.m.

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Halfbaked posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:09 p.m. That’s the one I mentioned in my previous post. In order to give it a more rustic appearance, he built wood sides for it. Even though I prefer it more with all copper, I thought it looked extremely amazing with wood too. HurleyNovice Posts:20 Joined:Saturday, November 8, 2014 2:13 p.m. West Michigan is the location.

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• Post by Hurley on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 10:52 p.
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• I have access to white wood and maple, and I can simply order a sheet of stainless steel for a 7-10 gallon pot from my place of employment, reducing the number of seams to one instead of ten.
• In addition, I am a far better woodworker than I am a metalworker, and constructing a sub pot is less difficult for me.

• Also, if I can get my hands on some apple wood for the sides, what are your opinions on that?

• RunnahSwill Maker is a ShineRunnahSwill Maker.

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PostbyShineRunnah on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 8:18 a.m. According to certain sources, white oak is quite rot resistant. I suppose if you have your heart set on making wood sides, go ahead and do it. It is not something I would do. And, as a woodworker myself, I understand where you’re coming from with your reasoning. However, I was able to learn how to solder in a matter of hours due to the fact that it is not difficult and is well worth the effort to learn. TedNovice Posts:38 Joined: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 8:16 p.m.

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posted by Ted at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Consider checking out this submarine, wrote shadylane. That’s still a really good-looking rig. Do you have a website where I can see more pictures of it and learn more about how it was constructed? Trainee with the Red Rim Posts:806 Joined at 3:14 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Location:Orygun

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• Red Rim posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 9:45 p.
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• “Lawless” is a movie that I recently rewatched.
• They have four massive sub stills to work with.
• I was curious as to how their teeny-tiny fire was going to heat such a massive tank!
• Aside from that, did you notice how far away from the stills they had to park their vehicles?
• It would have taken an entire football team to cram enough maize onto a truck to transport that much amount from that distance.
• There wasn’t even a single sack of grain left to be found.

Sorry for deviating from the topic.

Unless, of course, you didn’t do your homework first.

• The setting is the wilds of rural California.

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T-Pee posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 9:55 p.m. My wife despises it when I scream at the television during the episode “Moonshiners.” DonorPosts:2661 on the tpmoosemilkSite Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:47 a.m.

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Postbymoosemilk on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 10:08 p.m. T-Pee wrote: My wife despises it when I scream at the television during the episode “Moonshiners.” tp The fact that I destroyed that show for her by informing her about bs this and bs that isn’t true made her very angry with me. maker of witeSwill in 1965 Posts:253 Joined: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10:52 a.m.

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• Postby1965 wite» Postby1965 wite Monday, December 22, 2014 10:22 a.
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• In my opinion, the first season of Moonshiners was the only one that even came close to being realistic (if you know nothing about simple distilling).
• Having said that, I continue to tune in only for the shits and giggles.
• I enjoy the surroundings, and there’s nothing more entertaining than watching Lance shake a jar of liguor.
• That submersible pot is a dangerous piece of equipment!
• I enjoy seeing the old-fashioned setups, and as a carpenter and metalworker, I appreciate seeing the combination of the two.

The more classic arrangements are something I can respect.

I don’t believe it would be worthwhile for me to find out.

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• Sltm1 posted a message on Monday, December 22nd, 2014 at 10:32 a.
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• Yeah, I point out problems in the Moonshiners show to my wife as well, but she’s become used to it and has learned to tune me out.
• My biggest pet peeve is that, if any of this show’s content is true, why aren’t the “shiners” being held accountable?
• duh.
• Isn’t there any cable TV service in the Ozarks?
• “The drunker I get, the smokier I play!
• ” is a paraphrase of a Joe Walsh album title.
• Before doing anything else, every new member should read the following:

10 DIY Moonshine Still Plans (and 6 Moonshine Recipes to Try)

If you purchase an item after clicking on one of the links on this page, we may receive a commission. Commissions have no impact on the content of our editorial pages. See the full disclosure for more information. How intriguing do you feel the art of moonshining to be? Have you ever been curious in how moonshiners create their delectable stills and tasty finished products? So, I’m going to share with you some of the possibilities available on the internet for moonshine still layouts and ideas, as well as a few moonshine recipes.

If you don’t, you might find yourself in significant legal difficulties.

1. To keep this in mind, here’s the information you’ve been seeking for if you’re interested in learning more about the art of moonshining:

1. How Moonshine Works

Detailed instructions on how to manufacture moonshine are provided in this page, which also explains the procedure in detail. This illustration will provide you a broad understanding of how a still may be put together in order to make the product, albeit it is not as comprehensive as some other ideas.

2. Historical Moonshine Stills

Do you enjoy learning about the history of moonshining? Hopefully, you’ll find this information useful. It displays vintage moonshine stills for a variety of alcoholic beverages, including whiskey. To see what the old-timers used to make their product is a fascinating experience. You can also see how the stills differed depending on whether you were manufacturing whiskey, vodka, rum, or gin, as well as the type of spirit you were making. Each one required a significant amount of expertise to complete the manufacturing process successfully.

3. Popcorn Sutton’s Moonshine Still

• In case you’ve been a fan of the television program “Moonshiners,” you’ve undoubtedly heard the moniker “Popcorn Sutton.
• ” His excellent moonshine made him a backwoods celebrity for many years, and he was well-known in the area.
• Despite the fact that this does not yet include blueprints, you can still get a good look at how he created it.
• In the intervening time, the still pictured has been sold for around $15,000.

4. The Reflux Still

If you’re seeking for very detailed still plans, this could be the one for you. This type of still is referred to as a Boka Reflux still. In the view of the general public, it is a fantastic still for beginners since it is simple to construct at home.

A thorough supplies list and step-by-step directions are provided in this tutorial to guide you through each step of the procedure. If you’ve completed all of the necessary paperwork and have been granted permission by the government to distill liquor, this might be the place to begin your journey.

5. The Pressure Cooker Rum Distillery

Are you a fan of rum? If you answered yes, you’ll adore the concept of this home-made dessert even more. It is prepared using a pressure cooker. Despite the fact that the specifics are focused on how to manufacture rum, the numerous photographs taken during the process provide an excellent representation of how the still is constructed. It appears to be a simple and effective DIY solution for generating homemade beverages.

6. Thumper and Slobber Boxes

1. ‘Moonshiners,’ the television show, is one of my favorites.
2. The thumper is something you’ve undoubtedly heard people speak about if you’ve ever watched it.
3. So, this figure shows you where a thumper or slobber box would be installed on your distillery’s equipment.
4. When it comes to distilling spirits, these diagrams may be really useful if you’re just getting started.

7. Easy DIY Still

In the process of becoming self-sufficient, it’s possible that manufacturing your own booze may fall off the priority list. In this particular instance, it is not the case. The individual who constructed this do-it-yourself project did so with the goal of becoming more self-sufficient. Because of the way the designs have been put out, including a materials list, they should be rather simple to construct with only a few basic requirements.

8. Copper Pot Distiller

It is not everyone who sees a still wants to make one for himself or herself. You might be interested in this copper pot, which is still available for purchase on eBay.com if you fall into the above group. This is a beautiful still that would attract the attention of anybody who came to your distillery to have a look. If you’re looking for a more refined choice, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

9. Tabletop Moonshine Still

• Another alternative is to acquire a tabletop moonshine still, which is an inexpensive choice.
• When some people decide to distill alcohol, they don’t have a lot of area to work with.
• Alternatively, a moonshine still that fits on a table may be the best option in this situation.
• Easy to use, and a nice location for a newcomer to get their feet wet.

10. Pan Still

If you’re thinking in learning how to manufacture your own beverages, you might be daunted by some of the more complex still designs available. This design, on the other hand, is suitable for beginners. The layout is straightforward. The top portion contains a pan, the center piece contains a collector, and the bottom section contains the mash. Easy to set up, and it looks to be user-friendly in appearance.

Something Different: The Solar Still

Some people have their own still, which they use to distill their own water. If this is the reason you’d like to have a still, this is an excellent choice for you to consider. However, if you’d prefer to concentrate your efforts on making your home even more self-sufficient, a solar system would be a good choice. Using this guide, you will learn all you need to know about building the ultimate solar still.

Bonus Section: Moonshine Recipes

I promised tasty recipes to go along with the moonshine still blueprints. I kept my word. This is an example of one of such recipes. For those who prefer a fruitier flavor in their moonshine, this may be the perfect choice for you.

Instead of fermenting corn, you produce a mash out of watermelon, which is delicious. A tasty and visually appealing drink results from this distillation process. Furthermore, a video will guide you through the procedure.

2. Dandelion Moonshine

• Most likely you were unaware that the troublesome weeds in your front yard could be transformed into a delectable adult beverage, but it’s true.
• The following recipe will guide you through the process of creating dandelion wine in a still.
• .
• They demonstrate how to age the wine and even how to incorporate a small amount of honey into the mix for a richer flavor.
• If you enjoy making do with what you have to make anything you want or need, you’ll appreciate this recipe.

3. Peach Moonshine

Despite the fact that many people enjoy conventional corn whiskey, many others want to have a little variety in their whiskey’s flavor profile. This is the point at which fruit-flavored moonshines begin to gain popularity. It is possible to make a nice flavored drink out of peaches that may be enjoyed on hot summer nights.

4. Honey Moonshine

When it comes to making moonshine, you’ll find that most people prefer to adhere to traditional methods or those that use high-quality ingredients from the land. Sweet honey, on the other hand, is one of the most authentically “homegrown” foods available. It’s possible that this recipe will satisfy your need for a honey-based beverage. If so, read on.

5. Apple Pie Moonshine

1. My initial impression of ‘Moonshiners’ was that it was a program with little appeal to me.
2. I was wrong.
3. My interest in history stems from the fact that I do not consume a lot of alcoholic beverages.
4. Well, I started hearing them talk about stuff like apple pie moonshine, and that piqued my interest, so I started listening.
5. Isn’t it enticing to think about?
6. If you think your taste buds are as good as mine, here’s the recipe.

6. Corn Whiskey Recipe

Consider the following scenario: you appreciate the traditional flavor of moonshine and you possess all of the necessary qualifications to make your own spirits. This is the recipe you’ve been looking for. It’s for a corn whiskey in the classic way. Consider giving it a go and seeing what you think. You are not permitted to purchase moonshine in the future. You now have a variety of various options for still images, as well as a few fascinating recipes to choose from! If nothing else, you’ll acquire a better understanding of how much effort the generations before us put into creating something that is now considered commonplace.

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Types of Stills and Techniques of Using Them Diana Yates2019-09-11T17:14:44:00:00https://www.dianayates.com/ Moonshining has always been a family business, with talents being passed down from one generation to the next. As wine poured out of the condenser, the Ingram family posed for a picture with their turnip still with pride. Franklin County, Virginia, in the year 1929 When the cap of froth has vanished, the mash is ready to be distilled into alcohol. It is possible for the moonshiner to determine how far along the fermentation process has progressed by touching the froth or by “cracking apart the cap.” The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, about 1970s.

• The turnip, so named because of its squatty turnip-shaped boiler (also known as the “pot”), has been around for hundreds of years.

Turnip boilers in the United States were historically constructed of copper sheets that were hammered into form and then riveted and soldered together.

When making whiskey in a turnip still, mash barrels or wooden boxes are filled with a mixture of ground grain (such as corn, rye, or wheat), water, barley malt (or ground sprouting corn), yeast, and/or sugar, depending on the recipe.

1. It may take three to four days or longer for the fermentation process in the barrels, depending on the outside temperature and the amount of yeast and sugar that has been introduced.

During the Great Depression, Joel Quinn and his family posed in front of their mountain still site.

The flake stand, which is the box on the right, is filled with water and contains the copper worm, which is responsible for condensing the alcohol.

• During fermentation, a foamy substance known as the “cap” develops.

(Although this combination is significantly different from store-bought beer, some people enjoy it.) The beer is put into the “pot,” which is fashioned like a turnip, and the distiller lights his fire.

When the temperature of the still near the boiling point of alcohol (173°F), the metal top of the still, also known as the “cap,” is screwed into the bottom of the pot.

1. If the fire is too hot, the mash may burn, or it may “puke” through the cap and into the worm, which will kill it.

In the 1960s, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia were photographed.

As the boiling alcohol vapors escape from the boiler, they pass through a cap and into the worm system.

• The moonshine is captured in a jar, jug, or bucket and stored for later use.

A second run of the singlings helps to smooth out the flavor.

A felt filter or hardwood ashes are used to filter out any contaminants from the whiskey before it is bottled.

In the 1960s, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia were photographed.

1. By the 1920s, the submarine design was still in use, and within a few years, it had become a favorite among moonshiners everywhere.

A huge underwater pot (also known as a “boiler”) can contain up to 800 gallons of mash, which is significantly more than a turnip still.

While still employing the current “blackpot” style of distillation, the moonshiner in charge of a submarine’s distillation will combine the materials for the mash directly in the boiler.

• Two 80-pound bags of wheat bran are dumped on top of the mixture to help keep the heat of fermentation in throughout the fermentation process.

A cap blowing off or a boiler bursting might cause surrounding motionless hands to be scalded by the steam and mash that is released.

After the mash has fermented into “beer,” the bootlegger warms the boiler, which is often heated with gas or oil burners, and stirs the mash to ensure that it does not ferment again.

1. The vapors from the boiler pass through the cap and into a “doubler” (also known as a “thumper”), which is a barrel that has been filled with weak whiskey or mash beer before entering the boiler.

Consequently, the alcohol previously contained in the still undergoes a second distillation, softening the taste of the whiskey and saving the moonshiner time and work by eliminating the need to pass “singlings” through the still a second time.

(On a few occasions, properly cleaned automobile radiators have been used as condensers rather than worms.) Following one more run through the blackpot, additional sugar is added to the mash that has remained in the boiler, and the entire process is repeated.

1. Old-timers believe that six or seven runs are the maximum number of runs that may be obtained from a single batch of mash.

The sugar added to the mash recipe accelerates the fermentation process, resulting in a larger alcohol concentration and, thus, more whiskey for the moonshiner’s efforts….

The fact that steam boilers do not burn the mash allows them to be erected much taller than turnip or underwater stills, which would otherwise be impossible.

1. The Steam Is Still Burning The steam still has also been employed by moonshiners in the Blue Ridge Mountains, though it has never been as popular as the turnip and submarine stills.

Steam is generated by heating a boiler containing water, and the resultant steam is either discharged directly into the fermented mash or piped through the mash.

It is vital to note that using a steam suit ensures that the mash never scorches.

• It is not essential to stir the mashed potatoes.

Some moonshine consumers believe that whiskey produced in a steam still has a superior flavor than that produced in a still.

It is necessary to boil water in the horizontal boiler (far left) in order to force steam through two pipes and into the mash-filled “pot” when operating the still (center left).

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Traditional Kentucky Whiskey Pot Still Plans – Learn How To Build A Pot Still At Home – Learn to Moonshine

This article will walk you through the process of building a 6 gallon Kentucky style copper pot still from scratch. Everyone interested in home distillation will find this size to be ideal, and it can be built by anybody with a basic understanding of soldering techniques. The classic rum or whiskey moonshine still design is for you if you’re bored of creating the same old boring neutral spirits with your reflux still and want to manufacture a wonderful traditional rum or whiskey moonshine. This strategy, however, is more difficult to execute than the majority of other plans.

You can’t beat the pricing and the quality of the construction.

• Although the sheet of copper was not inexpensive, I rather liked the process of creating my own Pot.

The Pot still that we will be building is depicted in the image below.

You’ll need the following materials and tools to complete your project:

• • A half sheet of copper measuring 3 feet by 4 feet (use 18 gauge copper) Copper sheets are available for purchase on Amazon at a reasonable price.
  • Buy a roll of 95/5 tin/silver solder
  • Anything containing cadmium/antimony or lead should be avoided.
  • The use of rivets made of stainless steel or copper is recommended.
  • Copper tubing 1/4 inch in diameter – 8 feet should suffice
  • 3/4″ copper pipe – 3 ft
  • 3/4″ brass connection (female and male ends)
  • 3/4″ copper pipe – 3 ft

Tools and Equipment Necessary

• Solder Gun (blow torch) with Mapp Gas
• Rivet Gun
• Tin Snips
• File (for smoothing edges and burrs)
• Hammer
• Scissors
• Tape
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Compass
• Pliers
• Solder Gun with Mapp Gas
• Rivet Gun with Mapp Gas

Step by Step Instructions to Build thePot Still

Step 1 – On your sheet of copper, you will need to trace the arrangement outlined in red. To accomplish this, print the layout from the following pdf file: Template for a 6 gallon copper pot still Alternatively, if you want a larger still, the 12 Gallon Copper Pot Still Design Plan Template can be used. This download contains 28 sheets that should be printed and constructed to fit the 6 Gallon Still. The pages are the correct size for the still. In order to print at true size, make sure your printer is configured to do so.

• 2.

Measure and trace the forms onto your sheet of copper with a pencil, then cut out the shapes with your tin snips (optional).

Making the Top and Bottom Pans for thePot Stilland Condensor

Step 1 – Begin with the bottom piece of the puzzle. Using this method, you will get the bottom pan of the still. Finding the center of the circle using a ruler and then with a compass are two methods of doing so. Using the compass, trace around the perimeter of the pan. This should be placed 1/2 inch from the edge of the table. 2nd Step: With the help of a pair of pliers, form ruffles around all four corners of the sheet, following the scribed line as your guide. To finish, hit the bottom edge of the ruffle with a flat body work hammer until it comes to a 90-degree bend (the flat body work hammer works best).

• Mapp gas, not propane, should be used.

Start with one end of the pan and work your way around the whole edge.

In Step 5, get your hammer out again and rework the pan edge until it is perfectly 90 degrees in relation to the bottom of the pan.

• Step 7 – The bottom of the pan will distort somewhat as a result of heating;
• this can be readily flattened by hand or with a rubber mallet on a smooth, level surface with little difficulty.

Here is a video that illustrates the construction of the Pan” alt=””>.

Building theFrustum For the Pot Still

There are three frustums in this pot still design, which comprise the top, bottom, and cap frustums, all of which must be joined before the pot is complete. Follow the procedures outlined below to do this (*Please note that you may alternatively construct the flake stand wall by following these steps): Step 1 – Let’s start with the frustum at the bottom of the page. In the vice, secure a metal rod by squeezing it firmly; we will use this to mold the copper sheet that we have cut out for the bottom frustum.

1. This activity should begin to form an arc in the copper sheet as a result of the previous step.

On the seam of the Frustum, you should have approximately a 12 inch overlap.

Step 3 – Remove the bottom pan and clamp the bottom of the frustum to the spot on the floor.

• The rivets should be spaced 1 inch apart on center over the full length of the seam.

Check out this video, which demonstrates the steps involved in constructing the Frustum for the pot still.

Repeat the previous processes for the top and cap frustum, as well as for the collar.

Assembling All The Parts

• It’s time to put everything together so that the pot will stay motionless.
• Start by taking the bottom pan and squeezing the bottom frustum into the pan.
• Step 2 – Secure the bottom pan with rivets.
• Step 3 – Repeat these procedures for the top pan and cap frustum (for more information, check the photographs).
• Fourth, insert the Lyne Arm through the hole you previously created in the top frustum and rivet it in place.
• Step 5 – Attach the collar to the top of the frustum.
• The top and bottom frustums of the pot still are assembled in this step.

The next step is to solder everything together.

You have now completed the construction of the pot, but we have not yet constructed the worm or the stand.

Building the Flake Stand and Worm for the Pot Still

• Insert the flake stand wall into the flake pan and rivet the flake pan and vertical seam together to secure it in place.
• Second, using 1/4″ copper tubing, coil it up so that it fits snugly inside the pan.
• Step 3 – Drill two holes for the 1/4″ copper worm to be used later.
• One at the top of the flake stand, where the worm enters, and one at the bottom, where it departs the stand.
• (It may be simpler to do this before it is put together.
• ) Using the Worm, carefully insert the worm inside of the Flake stand, making sure that the worm’s ends poke out through the holes that you just drilled.

5.

One will serve as the water outflow and the other will serve as the water intake.

• Insert 1/2-inch copper pipe into the holes and solder it into place.

Solder a brass fitting to the inlet side of the worm using solder.

(For further information, check the photos below.) That, I believe, sums it up nicely!

• However, if you want to utilize this design to make a larger or smaller pot, you may change the size of the original template by using thisScaling Chart to change the size of the design.

In the event that you decide to construct this pot still, I’d love to hear from you.

If you come up with a better approach to construct this, please share your findings with me!

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Learn How To Make A Still At Home

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How to Make a Still at Home

Aren’t you annoyed when you find yourself alone on a deserted island with nothing but a refrigerator coil, a 5-gallon bucket, and a stove to rely on? (And a mason jar with a great bespoke logo emblazoned on it?) Although these and a few other basic things are required, we will demonstrate how to construct your own DIY house with these materials. Yet another way stills may be used is to filter seawater into potable water…as well as to make other things into a drinkable mixture that we are not authorized to discuss under the law.

Please don’t go completely blind on our behalf.

Supplies for Making a DIY Still

1. • Cooking thermometer
   • Teflon tape
   • Hot glue gun with high-temperature hot glue sticks
   • Metal file
   • 3/8-inch to 3/8-inch compression adapter (found in the plumbing section)
   • 20-foot refrigerator coil (when using the still, you need to keep whatever you’re cooking warm)
   • Ice
   • A stove or other consistent heat source (when using the still you need to keep whatever you’re cooking warm)
   • A 5 gallon bucket
   • Drill
   • 1/8 inch drill bit
   • 3/8 inch drill bit

Step 1: Drill a 1/8-inch Hole on the Aluminum Pot

To make things simpler, place the lid atop a scrap piece of wood and drill a hole a few inches back from the edge of the lid. The Suteck 5 Gal. Alcohol Still Spirits Kit (18L Water Alcohol Distiller Copper Tube Boiler Home Brewing Kit with Thumper Keg Stainless Steel) is a home brewing kit that includes a copper tube boiler.

• • Alcohol stills upgrading with thumper keg – full distillation equipment, suited for beginners or experienced distillers, easy to handle and install
• • Material and Construction – safe and durable construction
• • Dimensions and Weight – reasonable This product is constructed of non-toxic red copper and stainless steel materials, and there is NO lead in any of the components.
  • All of the components are made of food-grade materials, and the fermenter has been carefully thickened.

  (Dimensions: capacity: 5 Gallons / 18L

• Height: 11.8inch
• Diameter: 12.8inch.) Upgrade with three pots and a thumper keg, which is ideal for incorporating tastes into your product!

  Our Alcohol Still can be used for a variety of purposes, including seawater distillation, steam distillation, and alcohol distillation.

  • You may manufacture a variety of products in the stills, depending on your preferences, including alcohol, ethanol, whiskey, water distillation, winemaking, essential oils, hydrosol, and more
  • 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE, free components swapped!

  Please keep in mind that the distiller’s emblem is the brand “seeutek,” as shown in the photograph.

  Step 2: Wrap the Thermometer with Teflon Tape

  To begin with, we were merely going to wrap the thermometer with Teflon tape to make an airtight seal, but we quickly realized that we needed to fix it even more firmly in place with some hot glue (rated for high temps). Most of the time, you could probably get away with applying hot glue at the end of the day and skipping the Teflon.

  Step 3: Place the Thermometer in the Hole

  1. Make sure your cooking thermometer is properly inserted through the opening so that it is flush with the top of the lid.

  Step 4: Secure the Thermometer with Hot Glue

  Hot glue is a poor option for this project (since it will be in direct contact with hot steam), but it is essential to remember that high-temperature hot glue sticks have a melting point that is far higher than the melting point of water (212 °), which should alleviate any concerns. Similarly, the melting point of “other liquids” (172.4 °) falls within this category. There are a variety of alternative adhesives available, including high-temperature silicone and even high-temperature resins. Just make sure that whatever you choose is rated for heat that is far more than the amount of heat generated by the liquid’s vapor.

  Step 5: Drill a 3/8-inch hole in the Pot Lid

  Make another 1/8-inch hole in the lid to start the process. This will serve as a starting hole for the much larger 3/8 inch drill bit that will be used later. Place it across the lid in a position that is roughly opposite the thermometer. Using the 3/8 inch drill bit, drill a hole in the wall 3/8 inch deep. The ugly burrs are difficult to notice, but they must be removed using a file.

  Step 6: File as Needed

  • There may be some difficulty while installing a compression fitting if there are any burrs present.
  • Take a file and grind down the burrs until they are completely gone.

  Step 7: Insert a Compression Fitting into the Lid

  By twisting it through from the bottom of the lid, insert the male threaded nut of the compression fitting into the hole in the lid’s bottom.

  It’s likely that the fit will be imperfect, so don’t be concerned if it jiggles around a little. IN CONNECTION WITH: How To Make A Water Filter

  Step 8: Seal the Fitting with Hot Glue

  This seal must be completely airtight in order to prevent steam from escaping through it. It’s time to get out the old reliable glue gun once more! Make sure to use hot glue on the opposite side as well, working it in around the seams as you go along.

  Step 9: Attach the Copper Coil to the Lid

  Place the female-threaded nut that comes with the compression fitting over one end of the refrigerator coil and tighten it down with your fingers. It is included with this end of your compression fitting is a piece of hardware known as a “ferrule.” It’s a little circular ring with a hole in the center that appears similar to a grommet. In order to ensure a secure connection between the female and male ends of your compression nut, the ferrule is used. Attach the female-threaded nut to the male-threaded nut that is protruding from the lid with the male-threaded nut.

  Step 10: Drill a 3/8-inch Hole in the Bucket

  1. Start by drilling a pilot hole in the 5-gallon bucket using a 1/8-inch drill bit.
  2. Place it about two inches above the base of the plant.
  3. A 3/8-inch drill bit should be used to drill a 3/8-inch hole where the pilot hole was.
  4. Yes, you are required to drill a hole in your brand-new bucket before filling it with water.

  Step 11: Insert Second Compression Fitting into the Bucket

  Using a male-threaded nut from the other compression fitting, screw it into place in the bucket.

  Step 12: Make the Seal Watertight with the Hot Glue Gun

  Similar to how you did it with the lid, use the glue to secure this guy in place nice and snug.

  Step 13: Tighten the Refrigerator Coil if Needed

  1. If your coil is presently too large to fit snugly in whichever bucket you are using, you will want to shut down the coils before continuing with your project.
  2. Make use of something cylindrical to assist you in reshaping it, such as this coffee can we found in the kitchen.
  3. Just about any cylindrical form will suffice for this purpose.
  4. Work slowly and carefully so that you don’t damage your tubing, pulling down on the coil rings to compress the system until it is the proper size.

  Step 14: Attach the Coil to the Bucket

  Place the second female-threaded nut over the coil on the opposite end of the coil and insert a ferrule into the nut’s female threads. Place this end of the coil into the bucket and thread the female nut onto the male nut that is protruding into the bucket from the exterior of the bucket to complete the installation. Your basic do-it-yourself project is now complete. We tied a bungee cord over the top of ours because the pot we used doesn’t lock down, which made it simpler to carry in the first place.

  Notes on Use: This still should not be used to distill alcoholic beverages.

  1. The boiling point of methanol is lower than that of alcohol, therefore if you are distilling alcohol, the early section of your distillate will include a high proportion of methanol in comparison to the rest.

  In addition to being referred to as “wood alcohol,” it is also colorless, volatile, and combustible since it is manufactured from wood.

  It will kill you if consumed in excessive quantities.

  1. If you were distilling salt water into potable water, for example, the boiling point of water is 212 °, so you would put the salt water in a pot and bring the water to a boil, keeping the heat source at a level that maintained a thermometer reading of 212 °.

  Step 15: Add Ice

  Okay, you don’t require quite as much as this: However, you will need to cool the gases that are produced in this still in order for them to condense back into liquid. When it comes to testing, ice is the most convenient option, and you only actually need a little bag if you’re utilizing a bucket as we did. Other methods include constructing a closed system with your bucket so that the gas cannot escape; but, in the interest of preventing someone from potentially blowing themselves up with compressed methanol, our attorneys advised us to leave that step out of the process.

  Continue to look for more inspiration for your own creation.

  1. The materials necessary for this project, not to mention the drilling and sealing that will be required, appear to be fairly extensive, but this project appears to be achievable and will be enjoyable.

  Do you think you’ll be able to complete the project on your own now that you’ve learned how to construct a still?

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