Thanks for the kind words guys!! A bit of an update for those who don't frequent AD....
I got some sight glass windows from
artisan copperworks and they are very nice. Good work guys :8)
Got a few nice shots of them mounted up to the column, and I can say, they're a hell of a lot nicer than the ones I made from a pyrex baking pan.
I also got my dial thermometer in the mail as well and you can see it here too. Found it through ebay, from mainland valve and fitting out of texas I believe. It just looks better with one on there I think.
The thermometer and top sight glass.
Here you can see the glass and o-ring close up.