![]() ![]() There are three frustums in this pot still design these include the top, bottom and cap frustum that need to be assembled. Here is a video that shows the Pan being built Step 7 – Repeat this process for the Top pan and Flake stand Heating the pan will slightly warp the bottom this can easily be flattened by hand or with a rubber mallet on a smooth flat surface. Step 6 – Get your blow torch back out and heat the entire pan up again to remove the work hardening we just introduced with the hammer. Step 5 – Get your hammer back out and re work the pan edge so that it is at a perfect 90 degrees to the bottom of the pan. This will remove the work hardening from the copper ( aka the bends and dents). Work your way around the entire perimeter of the pan. Step 4 – Heat the pan with a blow torch you should use Mapp gas not propane. Step 3 – Using a hammer ( flat body work hammer works best ) tap the ruffled edge so that it comes to a 90 degree bend. Step 2 – Using a pair of pliers create ruffles along the entire perimeter of the sheet using the scribed line as a guide This should be set in 1/2 ” from the edge. Find the center of the circle using a ruler and then using the compass scribe the perimeter of the pan with the compass. This will be your Bottom pan of the still. ![]() Step 3 – Trace the shapes onto your sheet of copper with a pencil and then cut out shapes with your tin snips Making the Top and Bottom Pans for the Pot Still and Condensor ![]() Step 2 – Cut out the shapes from the assembled template and then arrange onto the copper sheet as seen below. For full assembly instructions see the pdf file. Make sure your printer is set to “print actual size”. This file contains 28 pages that should be printed and assembled these are to size for the 6 Gallon Still. To do this print the layout from this pdf file: 6 Gallon Copper Pot Still Template or if you want a larger still use the 12 Gallon Copper Pot Still Design Plan Template. Step 1 – You will need to trace the below layout on your sheet of copper. Step by Step Instructions to Build the Pot Still File ( for smoothing out edges and burrs ).1/2 ” Brass connector (female and male ends ).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.Half Sheet of Copper – 3 ft by 4 ft ( use 18 gauge copper) Amazon has some reasonable priced copper sheets.You will need the following Materials and Tools: This still was designed by Sherman Owen so a special thanks to him for posting his design and making the video’s I’ve shared. Below is a picture of the Pot still we’re going to build. To get started let’s look at what we’re going to build. The sheet of copper wasn’t cheap but I really enjoyed building my own Pot still. When I built mine it took me 30 hours and $200 in materials. Can’t beat the price and their well built. If you’re not up to building it check out these 5 Gallon Copper Stills on Amazon. This still plan is more difficult then most other plans. If your tired of making the same old boring neutral spirits with your reflux still and are looking to make a tasty traditional rum or whiskey moonshine this still design is for you. This size is perfect for anyone interested in home distilling and can be constructed by anyone with a general knowledge of soldering. This guide will teach you how to build a 6 Gallon Kentucky style copper pot still. ![]()
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