Very nice metal work! I happened upon this video in search of copper work help and this guy knows his stuff. Hopefully I can use some of his tips and tricks on my upcoming sink build.
Great Video, really nice work and a true testament to the craft. Makes me want to build stills myself and try to engineer new methods of distillation. Great work and thanks for sharing.
Real life unedited raw dog educational video, thanks man! Subscribed - Wished I had seen your channel earlier glad I'm here now. Looking forward to seeing more of your straight forward nice work.
i just got me a vengence 20 and i must say im vey impressed with the quality and how its built to last also my first run produced some fantastic product that was smooth and impressive it was so worth the money spent , All my friends are gracious too LOL
@@travissmith3122 I do and I use it every few months it is truly high quality and easy to run it there is a few different configurations I had mine made with a extra tall Column
Ive made alotta likk'r pots in my Time . From 30 gallon 304 stainless steel barrel pots all the way to 500 gallon pots in my past . Best pot ive ever had the pleasure of assissing on was a steamer still where the steam recirculates its self . 300 gallon boiler and two 100 gallon pots incased into another stainless tank that the steam flows around and heats the two mash pots runs to the thumper then rt to the Condencer .. that was many many years ago .no scorch no burn .
I like how your still design has the cone nice and even with the pot. I see other companies that have the copper go over the pot which seems like a waste and looks odd. Plus i think it acts as a heat sink and takes up more room. This one looks better.
For another example, your seam would be much cleaner if you had heated from under the seam and applied your solder from the top. Just try it you’ll appreciate the tip.
I just started watching this and decided to go to the comments to hopefully get some info on some possible earlier editions ( I need something from beginning to end with a little bit of why you’re doing something one way or another. As an example, this being the first video I’ve ever watched about building a still and I’m obviously starting in the middle. But for example, why are you reducing down, and from what ID to what ID) I’m new at still building but I’m a retired Skilled Tradesmen (experimental metal model maker) so I do know how to solder and I just wanted to say some of your critics are right about how to properly solder. I don’t think they were trying to be assholes, you obviously know what you are doing but nobody’s beyond a little constructive criticism!!!
Try a little wire wool to clean pipes and fittings before fluxing ,helps solder flow lots and using damp towels on hot joints can fracture solder join .👍
Great info video. As a master plumber I use standard flux. Do you use a different flux and I imagine SilverBrite solder? Nice job. I will be using acetylene and small turbo tip. Thanks.
this wasnt the video i set out to watch.... a half hour later im still here,,, nice video... is this what ive heard called the cook "pot " It looks like the piece you start turning liquid into vapor or (gas ) If so,, is the thumper next ??? Im actually digging this video. i remember my Grandfather w these peices in the barn.. i think his was about 3-4 ft dia. 5 ft tall maybe little taller than 55gal drum nice job..!! enjoyed the video !!
I was watching various builds on copper pot stills. I love how yours looks where the cone fits on the top of the pot as opposed to hanging over. I noticed alot of the builder put the pot upside down in a bucket and then wrap the cone around leaving a couple of inches overhang which in the long run wastes copper i imagine. Is there an advantage to building them either way? or is it just for looks. thanks, tom
How do you clean that thing is there a bigger opening on the side where you get your arm in there and clean any buildup on the side of the Copper Still.
hmm your cape fitting is done differently from how those guys on the moonshiners show do it where it snap fits and locks,,but my question is can the bottom of the pot simply be soldered or does it need to be brazed in order to be able to take the heat of a propane burner? i see them soldering it on the show but that makes no sense since the same heat is applied there when in use may weaken the join and the solder will fall apart
Question ..help would be apprecaites . 1st. yur using C122. rt ? what thickness for a 75 to 100 Gal . pot .. Never went smaller than a 750 black pot and uses 304 stanless for that sounds corny yeah
Its inspiring, it makes me want to get the 20 gallon kit with a thumper. Just love the look of the copper stills. Im a glass blower , but machinist/welder by trade. I bet I can do one up super pretty.
Russkoe Hobby We build in different thicknesses, standard is 24 gauge but offer them in 22 gauge as well for those up to a 40 gallon. Bigger Stills are built using 32 ounce copper
16-18 gauge (.064"-.043") C12200 (Phosphorus Deoxidised) copper sheet. Same material your water pipes are made of these days. Don't use 110. As cheap as it may be it also contains lead.
David, we offer self build kits. They include pre-cut copper parts using our Plasma table for a perfect fit. Here's a link to them on our website vengeancestills.com/product-category/moonshine-stills/how-to-build-a-whiskey-still/
I'm not trying to be insulting in any way but you are soldering wrong. Heat draws solder. You should put the heat on the opposite side of the pipe and the solder will gravitate toward the heat.
Depends on your goal. Certain situations like building up a gap over an existing bond requires a different approach. We've went thru nearly 5K rolls of solder since forming our business. Safe to say I think we have at least a little experience working with it. We always welcome suggestions however and gladly accept your comment.
Why wouldn't you tessellate the bottom of the cone then push the cone up through the cylinder? I know absolutely nothing about still making, but I know geometry, and I know if you need 100% coverage then that's the dummy proof way to save having to eyeball, tweak, eyeball, tweak, eyeball, tweak. Just over pull the entire thing and ram it up and through. If it's too hard to pass tessellate the bottom a cm or so up and repeat. Guaranteed near water tight seal before you even soLder. Yes, there's an L in soLder.
Why stop there... We offer tig welded seams for additional strength for those who want it. A course in manufacturing would educate on how to produce hand crafted items on a large scale. Appreciate the advice though
You put an awful lot of flux on there and a massive amount of solder. Also, instead of working on that nice copper plate,I would use some bricks to lay the parts on. Well, just my two cents.. Otherwise, a nice tutorial that should be easy to follow for a beginner.
We don't perform production on sheet copper, that's just for the video :) Interesting you mention too much solder, we've had customers being inquisitive of not using enough. Seems everyone has an interesting take on our production. We build and ship volume to hundreds a month, I feel we've got a winning method down, but always open to improvement.
Never solder a lap joint. Weak. Reverse bend hammer and solder.. If not at least rivet. A water tight rivet is 9x the diameter of the rivet to centers with backing plates.
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Thanks for the negativity Robert, I don't see any content on your CZcams channel, so it seems your a taker and not a giver! Out of 175,000 views, there's always going to be a hater! Cheers
id like to apologize ,i'm not a competitor yet and i didn't mean to bash the work i just don't seem to have a filter when it comes to some things, again i apologize
Soldering the pieces together is the easy part! I want to know how in the hell you built that cone so nicely! Very nice work
Very nice metal work! I happened upon this video in search of copper work help and this guy knows his stuff.
Hopefully I can use some of his tips and tricks on my upcoming sink build.
Great Video, really nice work and a true testament to the craft. Makes me want to build stills myself and try to engineer new methods of distillation. Great work and thanks for sharing.
Great work on the cone, Over worked the solder. Higher spread, To each their own. Great video!
Thanks for the vid , your soldering technique is excellent
Real life unedited raw dog educational video, thanks man! Subscribed - Wished I had seen your channel earlier glad I'm here now. Looking forward to seeing more of your straight forward nice work.
you making it look so easy.... Great Work
That was a really really good job. The still looks absolutely amazing
i just got me a vengence 20 and i must say im vey impressed with the quality and how its built to last also my first run produced some fantastic product that was smooth and impressive it was so worth the money spent , All my friends are gracious too LOL
Do you still have the still? I am looking at buying one and would like to get your info to ask a couple queastions about them!
@@travissmith3122 I do and I use it every few months it is truly high quality and easy to run it there is a few different configurations I had mine made with a extra tall Column
1.45 "Point the camera away, I just soldered it to the table."
I saw that too ha ha... embarrassing when your trying to be so pro
Nice job. Ya make it look easy.
2:16 I always do buddy but thanks for the reminder
Found it in URL below Thanks for the great show .
Ive made alotta likk'r pots in my Time . From 30 gallon 304 stainless steel barrel pots all the way to 500 gallon pots in my past . Best pot ive ever had the pleasure of assissing on was a steamer still where the steam recirculates its self . 300 gallon boiler and two 100 gallon pots incased into another stainless tank that the steam flows around and heats the two mash pots runs to the thumper then rt to the Condencer .. that was many many years ago .no scorch no burn .
I thought your video was purdy good man.Thanks for sharing buddyrow.
Thanks Michael
I like how your still design has the cone nice and even with the pot. I see other companies that have the copper go over the pot which seems like a waste and looks odd. Plus i think it acts as a heat sink and takes up more room. This one looks better.
For another example, your seam would be much cleaner if you had heated from under the seam and applied your solder from the top. Just try it you’ll appreciate the tip.
I just started watching this and decided to go to the comments to hopefully get some info on some possible earlier editions ( I need something from beginning to end with a little bit of why you’re doing something one way or another. As an example, this being the first video I’ve ever watched about building a still and I’m obviously starting in the middle. But for example, why are you reducing down, and from what ID to what ID) I’m new at still building but I’m a retired Skilled Tradesmen (experimental metal model maker) so I do know how to solder and I just wanted to say some of your critics are right about how to properly solder. I don’t think they were trying to be assholes, you obviously know what you are doing but nobody’s beyond a little constructive criticism!!!
Try a little wire wool to clean pipes and fittings before fluxing ,helps solder flow lots and using damp towels on hot joints can fracture solder join .👍
very good soldering job..
Great info video. As a master plumber I use standard flux. Do you use a different flux and I imagine SilverBrite solder? Nice job.
I will be using acetylene and small turbo tip. Thanks.
this wasnt the video i set out to watch.... a half hour later im still here,,, nice video...
is this what ive heard called the cook "pot " It looks like the piece you start turning liquid into vapor or (gas ) If so,, is the thumper next ???
Im actually digging this video. i remember my Grandfather w these peices in the barn.. i think his was about 3-4 ft dia. 5 ft tall maybe little taller than 55gal drum
nice job..!! enjoyed the video !!
on the cone part, wouldn’t you just need to fill the seam with solder? and not waste the solder on the edges and etc, it’s so much solder
That looks like the real deal.
nice job .. very good! what flux did you use and how much silver is the tin coil made of? thanks bro
Where is the video for the cap and how it fits in the cone? Thanks.
Will the soldier melt when heated with a torch heating the liquid inside? Also will it affect the liquid inside when heated
I was watching various builds on copper pot stills. I love how yours looks where the cone fits on the top of the pot as opposed to hanging over. I noticed alot of the builder put the pot upside down in a bucket and then wrap the cone around leaving a couple of inches overhang which in the long run wastes copper i imagine. Is there an advantage to building them either way? or is it just for looks. thanks, tom
Looks like it's alot more solder then you would need , I could be wrong
How do you clean that thing is there a bigger opening on the side where you get your arm in there and clean any buildup on the side of the Copper Still.
Nice work, I'd rather have a little more holding and sealing power than less as well, ignore the backseat boiler makers, time tells the story....
hi and the first time i see air enter the siphon of the mash, can you tell me what happens? thank you
Ye s Thanks for the reply , as I wrote I found it in URL below .
Level on the top of the kettle and seems line up
Is it better to build the cone first, and then the lower still, or build the still, and then the cone to fit the still..
is that a TS4000 torch tip? how come they got no gas regulating knob?
hmm your cape fitting is done differently from how those guys on the moonshiners show do it where it snap fits and locks,,but my question is can the bottom of the pot simply be soldered or does it need to be brazed in order to be able to take the heat of a propane burner? i see them soldering it on the show but that makes no sense since the same heat is applied there when in use may weaken the join and the solder will fall apart
Lots of experts! How do you clean the inside now that the cone is soldered on?
You have to do a cleaning run using water and vinegar.
Thank yous for sharing
Very relaxing
Yes they are :)
Question ..help would be apprecaites .
1st. yur using C122. rt ? what thickness for a 75 to 100 Gal . pot .. Never went smaller than a 750 black pot and uses 304 stanless for that sounds corny yeah
Don't force cool it with a damp towel, it's the worst you can do for the soldered joint
Whats that paste that he puts on joints?
i saw that coming
may I ask what kind of thick sheet it is made of?
beautiful stuff mate! Just a question, what metal are you soldering with? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I know nothing about these things
Lead free silver solder
Okay, so silver or what? Actual silver?
Erik Persson its mostly tin and a Tiny amount of silver
What thickness copper are you using ?
You ever try liquid flux and a Iron?
I there lead in that soldering material? I would prefer tin or silver.
Z Zaddari Lead free Silver Solder is what we use, expensive stuff
Z Zaddari i was going to mention SILVER solder only. Thanks
@@prepper4life27 if we use to solder tin (led free)Solder, can do or it must be silver
this rocks!
Thanks Mike
Its inspiring, it makes me want to get the 20 gallon kit with a thumper.
Just love the look of the copper stills.
Im a glass blower , but machinist/welder by trade. I bet I can do one up super pretty.
mike t, we offer self build kits to save you money. You take advantage of our copper cost and we CNC cut all the parts for you. Www.vstills.com
What gauge is that
How to use pest name and led also
I thought using normal solder was wrong bcuz of the lead content and real shiners only use silver solder?
You thought right the the solder he’s using is lead free , silver solder and it’s pricey 30 -34 dollars a roll
so you sell still kits that we get to finish at home? they have ro be cheaper than ones yiu build
They are less expensive. Here's a link to our website for you to take a look.
vengeancestills.com/product-category/moonshine-stills/how-to-build-a-whiskey-still/
What thickness of the still's walls?
Russkoe Hobby We build in different thicknesses, standard is 24 gauge but offer them in 22 gauge as well for those up to a 40 gallon. Bigger Stills are built using 32 ounce copper
Vengeance Stills i just bought the 40 i can't wait to get it i will let you know how I like it
Donald Norman Congrats Donald, next week will be Christmas for you my friend :)
What thickness of cooper is recommended
16-18 gauge (.064"-.043") C12200 (Phosphorus Deoxidised) copper sheet. Same material your water pipes are made of these days. Don't use 110. As cheap as it may be it also contains lead.
can a man buy this copper sheets at Lowe's or doit best or we're can u buy this stuff to build a steel
David, we offer self build kits. They include pre-cut copper parts using our Plasma table for a perfect fit. Here's a link to them on our website vengeancestills.com/product-category/moonshine-stills/how-to-build-a-whiskey-still/
Please send the type solder used in this film Thanks
Frank Yeyna it's lead free silver solder
do you have a kit,and if you did how much will you sell one for?
Kwame, here you go: vengeancestills.com/product-category/moonshine-stills/how-to-build-a-whiskey-still/
you don't use to "U" seems?
Using flux name & solder wire please tel me sir
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Not bad brother
What is led name and past name?
I'm not trying to be insulting in any way but you are soldering wrong. Heat draws solder. You should put the heat on the opposite side of the pipe and the solder will gravitate toward the heat.
Depends on your goal. Certain situations like building up a gap over an existing bond requires a different approach. We've went thru nearly 5K rolls of solder since forming our business. Safe to say I think we have at least a little experience working with it. We always welcome suggestions however and gladly accept your comment.
Thinking if you bought an old Niagara bead roller it could pay for itself each month in solder alone.
that's a beautiful money maker right there lol.nice job
Can I melt down a bunch of pennies and do this
Why wouldn't you tessellate the bottom of the cone then push the cone up through the cylinder? I know absolutely nothing about still making, but I know geometry, and I know if you need 100% coverage then that's the dummy proof way to save having to eyeball, tweak, eyeball, tweak, eyeball, tweak. Just over pull the entire thing and ram it up and through. If it's too hard to pass tessellate the bottom a cm or so up and repeat. Guaranteed near water tight seal before you even soLder. Yes, there's an L in soLder.
Thanks for your input John
what a smart ass,,, But ,,YOUR EXACTLY RIGHT...and well said..
whats it like, living on a Earth full of TWEAKERS ??
Where can I purchase sheets or rolls of copper?
We can sell some to you. Call to discuss at 678-208-3161.
in every major city. Try a Gutter suppy
how much would you charge to make this for me just asking?
IT'S A BIT LIKE I LIKE FOOD WITH MY TOMATO KETCHUP BUT YOU LIKE COPPER WITH YOUR SOLDER!
solder shine
Why waste so much solder on the lid? On your pipe you just kissed the solder to hot pipe here you just melted solder onto copper, is it for looks?
It’s gotta handle a lot of pressure and if it leaks your burning your shed down , it may not look pretty but I’d run it
What type soltier are u useing
Lead free silver solder
Is the 20 gallon 18 or 20 gage copper?
My dad would've kicked my ass all over the place for using the flame to melt the solder like you do.
Other than that I love the still
yeah, right. joints from hell
What kind of flux
Why don't you make a locking seam and then solder twice as stronger and a lot less solder. A course in sheet metal would help
Why stop there... We offer tig welded seams for additional strength for those who want it. A course in manufacturing would educate on how to produce hand crafted items on a large scale. Appreciate the advice though
yes please where do I buy?
www.vstills.com
Use coupon code "google" for an additional 5% off.
you do very nice work, its a craft! what art work :)
Thats lots of silver..wow
At $32 a roll, it adds up quick
You put an awful lot of flux on there and a massive amount of solder. Also, instead of working on that nice copper plate,I would use some bricks to lay the parts on. Well, just my two cents..
Otherwise, a nice tutorial that should be easy to follow for a beginner.
We don't perform production on sheet copper, that's just for the video :)
Interesting you mention too much solder, we've had customers being inquisitive of not using enough. Seems everyone has an interesting take on our production. We build and ship volume to hundreds a month, I feel we've got a winning method down, but always open to improvement.
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Vengeance Stills That is defently to much. You don't want to but i everywhere, just to make a seal.
THIS GUY AINT NO BEGINNER, HE'S A MASTER CRAFTSMAN. SAYS 70 YR OLD MAN
Why are you soldering like it's a paint brush? Way, WAY too much solder!
How much its price?
Gold pennys
About $30 worth of solder for that cap...
Never solder a lap joint. Weak. Reverse bend hammer and solder.. If not at least rivet. A water tight rivet is 9x the diameter of the rivet to centers with backing plates.
Glad you said something, I have never seen that done and to me it was scary...There has to be a fold that leaves the inside easy to clean.
Like from Russia
I'm trying to get pattern templates
We see diy self build kits that make it much easier than doing from scratch.
vengeancestills.com/product-category/moonshine-stills/how-to-build-a-whiskey-still/
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Well I'm glade I watched this vid now I know why I was told not to buy from you.
Thanks for the negativity Robert, I don't see any content on your CZcams channel, so it seems your a taker and not a giver! Out of 175,000 views, there's always going to be a hater! Cheers
I see your a competitor, interesting how your bashing our work. Guess that's one way of trying to steal potential customers. :)
id like to apologize ,i'm not a competitor yet and i didn't mean to bash the work i just don't seem to have a filter when it comes to some things, again i apologize
with what do you join the parts? i have a project at school
Vengeance Stills do you sell kits?
Vengeance Stills you’re*
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1:47 I didn't see a thing....
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We thought about reshooting it but decided to leave it in for those paying attention :)
I thought this type of still was banned because of lead poisoning.
We use VERY EXPENSIVE lead free silver solder. A must have or you would be correct.
with all the solder would of been cheaper to by a still at Walmart led poisoning for sure with that unit
Lead free bud. Again, lead......free
You cant buy a still at walmart
Thanks mate I wouldn't have a clue what walmart sell
Umm...... have you heard of silver solder? You really don’t want to use regular solder because it can make you sick.
We use lead free silver solder John. Thanks for watching
Vengeance Stills That’s cool dude! My mistake.
Personally I think way too much flux and solder.
Trust me, too much solder only hurts us. Not enough hurts You!