StillSmart

Just before Christmas I was lucky enough to receive this copper parrot especially made by our very own Gadget, I'm absolutely chuffed to own it and the fact that it was made by someone within our small circle of friends makes it all the more special. Thank you

So it was a Happy Copper Christmas.
Looks great too.

Beats a stainless one every time

Nice one!

Robert.

Jealous, looks amazing!

this looks amazing and i just wonder how is it made?would a soldering iron and a bit of plumbing knowledge be suffice or is there accurate measurements invvolved too

tasleBHC wrote:this looks amazing and i just wonder how is it made?would a soldering iron and a bit of plumbing knowledge be suffice or is there accurate measurements invvolved too

If you have the basic tools, and know-how of plumbing you could knock one up...there's loads of photos on the web to give you ideas.

Soldering iron, no.
Small gas blow torch, yes.
Various builds detailed on this site.
Search tab, top right of page, ask the right question.

Robert.

Easydrinker wrote:Soldering iron, no.
Small gas blow torch, yes.
Various builds detailed on this site.
Search tab, top right of page, ask the right question.

Robert.

thanks as always robert.. ill have a peak soon .. i actually need room to make a still .. lol hardly got room to run an airstill.. hahaha

can get the blow torch and practise with scrap sheets i guess though.. lead free solder or silver

If I understand the question correctly,
For practise use leaded solder. I have always found that easier, and I have done a LOT of soldering.
When you get the hang of it, build a still with Lead free, for the obvious reasons.
Don't forget to use the appropiate flux

Robert.

I was going to say... And wire wool, but that might show my age.

So.. you also need some plumbers emery strip. Much better and lasts longer.

I have often thought that basic one joint plumbing could do with a video. Guess someone had already done one on YouTube.

Did you mean has or had Mash, because there are?

I should have been "has".

Didn't have time to check, just assumed someone would have done one