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Craig 930 RS · 12-09-2005, 06:06 PM

That's a hardtail, boys

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

TEXAS hardtail, that is.

wilke3169 · 12-09-2005, 06:24 PM

Thanks M325 for getting back to the photos that won't make anyone go blind...

Steve Carlton · 12-09-2005, 09:37 PM

Joeaksa · 12-10-2005, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cashflyer
Anyone up for building a reflux still?

Tips for would-be shiners... never build your still with aluminum pots, pipes, etc, and don't use any leaded solder for joints. Both will leach out poisons into the alcohol. And don't use an old oil cooler as a condensate worm.

We took crock pots and put a gallon vinegar bottle in them, then filled the space with mineral oil, then sealed the top of the crock/glass jug with aluminum foil. Cork in the top with the usual tubing coming out of the top. Had to cook the stuff three times for descent, a fourth for 185%+ stuff..

The stuff that makes people blind is fusil oil. Thats why people burn the mix before drinking it. If it smokes any, then do not drink it. Clean, pure "blue flame" and its going to be a good evening...

Have not made any since returning to the states but it was a lot of fun when we did it.

Joe A

Isabo · 12-10-2005, 04:26 AM

Before and after marriage

Isabo · 12-10-2005, 06:56 AM

sammyg2 · 12-10-2005, 10:19 AM

There are several reasons that moonshine was dangerous:
Sopme folks used old radiators as condensors, and they had lead solder in them. The lead would leach out and cause damage to the central nervous system and liver.
Some moonshiners used lead solder to join the copper pipes and equipment. Some moonshiners cut their product with glycol as mentioned, but also sometimes mixed in methanol (wood alcohol) which is extemely toxic and attacks the optic nerve, among many other things. all of which are very bad.