Xmas Still build, community effort.

by **MacStill** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:15 pm

I am thinking we could all get together and build a still to give away as a xmas present to someone, I'm not sure how it could happen but my thoughts are.

So, if a few members here handy with still building could get together and build a component of a bubbler each we could give a less fortunate member a still for xmas

The gift would go to a member after being voted by a poll.

I'll build a couple of shotgun condensers with easy flanges, 1 product condenser and 1 reflux condenser & other builders here could chip in to complete a bubbler.

I would like to see a member who has been here for a while that doesnt have the skill set to build a bubbler ultimately end up with a bubbler built by members of this forum, I'm sure most of us with building experience can contribute in some way.

So lets discuss our options & preferences to get this underway, and how we can help out a member less fortunate than the majority.

Everyone's input is welcome on how this should happen & who ends up with it.

Over to you lot :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **Sam.** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:35 pm

I cant build for shit, but I would certainly donate to the cause :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **googe** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:45 pm

Great idea Mac, would love to contribute build wise but there's many more here with the bubbler know how. Would like.to.contribute in any way I can.

by **crow** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:10 pm

yeah I could chuck in a parrot that needs a little touch up :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **emptyglass** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:03 am

I'll chuck in 5 x 2" sight glass ferrules with backing rings, notched to suit a 4" column.

Assuming it goes as you say mac, sounds like a good idea.

Well, crow's got the parrot covered, so I cant do that.

by **MR-E** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:49 am

I'd love to help, give me p.m if you can think something I can do :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I'd also like to nominate that poor unfortunate soul Croweater as recipient of said still :teasing-tease:

by **bt1** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:07 am

Good move Mac,

Reality is your build quality exceeds most here so best we focus on parts supply or donation I guess.

I'm in.

bt1

by **Cane Toad** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:18 am

Count me in mate,not that I got much time to do fuck all,but,more than willing to chip in and help in any way possible :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **mullamulla** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:35 am

Any need for a 1/4" needle valve? I've still got one laying around somewhere

by **djfrestyla** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:15 am

Hi,
Ive got 1 good hand, just P.M me and let me know what i can do to help, can solder, can get copper pipe from scrap metal shop,
dont know stuffall about building a bubbler, but keen to learn and build my own one day, have tools.

by **Kimbo** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:59 am

Cupcake wrote:Count me in mate,not that I got much time to do fuck all,but,more than willing to chip in and help in any way possible :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-thumbupleft:

:text-+1: :text-imwithstupid:

by **MacStill** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:20 am

Sorry guys I was trying to imply I would supply a couple of condensers, others can supply bits to complete the still and maybe a member here could stick it together.

Currently I'm struggling to keep up with demand and dont really have time to build a complete freebie, that would certainly be unfair to my paying customers that are waiting.

I reckon with the spirit here we can pull it off :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **MR-E** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:53 pm

Think you might have to delegate who's making what :?:
I'd like to help, but don't know what to make :think:

by **MR-E** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:18 am

O.k boys & girls, I am building a new still & my current bubbler needs a new home & Mac has decided to accept
it as the xmas still & will be supplying some some sight glasses & other bits :handgestures-thumbupleft:
The lucky recipient will be asked to make a donation to the Salvos.
Over to you Mac.

Cheers :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **MacStill** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:24 am

I'll have a bit of a think about how this should happen and will gladly accept ideas about how this should run.

However it eventuates the the new owner will be announced on xmas day.

by **googe** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:26 am

Wow mr, that's a very generous offer of you!!!!. We'll done.mate, some good karma coming your way :handgestures-thumbupleft: . We'll done to you to Mac :handgestures-thumbupleft: .

by **MR-E** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:29 am

It was Macs idea & every still should feel wanted :laughing-rolling:

by **Jonno** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:26 am

mate, you are a very generous bloke MR-E. First doing the fundraiser build and now offering your still for the xmas present! Hats off to you

by **mullamulla** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:48 am

Top show as always, good on ya mate! :occasion-santa: :text-merryxmas:

by **Urrazeb** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:47 am

Yep, great idea and very generous indeed :)