How to Make A Moonshine Still - Time-Lapse

Copper stills also have a storied history in the United States. The phrase "moonshine still" doesn't refer to what the stills are meant to distill. It's actually just the term used to describe a small copper still. And these types of stills are actually multi-purpose - they can be used to distill water, essential oils, fuel alcohol, spirits, and yes, with the proper permits and safety precautions, moonshine.

The actual real-time process only took me about 2.5 hours. If you're experienced metal-worker, expect to finish in about the same amount of time (if not less!). If you've never built anything like this, it's very doable but will likely take longer.

Note: distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this video is for educational purposes only.

[jaywright]

I would like to point out your air filters are color coded p100's, (particulate 99.9%, ) and not for chemical fumes like solder smoke. Awesome video, thank you.

[ARCHERY]

World Guinness record for fastest still construction
Lol. Also Your website helps the diy hooch maker ty

[HomeShowTV]

Great video. Although I can't help but notice it strange that your company is called clawhammer and most of your music features 3 finger "Scruggs style" banjo. (How is that for nitpicking? No pun intended). Seriously though... this makes me want to buy some copper sheets and some lead free solder. Although I am sure I will change my mind when I price out the copper sheets.

[mojoe]

Glad to know that it takes only 3 minutes to make a still. I think I'm ready...

[thomasr.miller]

SOLDER ? What an amateur.. back in the ol days we used copper rivets. Great video. Thanks

[danieledallavalle]

you're really fast! :) nice build by the way

[RikuIshmaru]

Kinda wish you did a commentary on this one like you did for your 1 gallon video...

[ryanav]

Love the music! Who is it? Video is fast, but fun to watch to see your flow/rhythm.

[LeJimster]

I would love to build one of these from scratch, but copper aint cheap.

[jameshash]

what thickness of copper sheet are you using for that?

[davidcooley]

man thanks for getting back with me on that I appreciate it

[jeremyhamilton]

do you have any other videos that are slower and shows how you hammer your seams to get a tight seal before you solder.thanks

[loofy]

What's the spray bottle on the left use use after soldering ?? thx cheers from France

[LeopoldUlysees]

I have some old copper that is stained and has some verdi gris.  Is it safe to use for a still?

[andredo]

What kind of copper pipes can I use? Normal ones?

[jayemorrisey]

I can’t for the life of me find the video on “how to distill” that is mentioned at the end of this video. Can someone please post a link?

[ThomasShue]

where do y'all buy the copper sheeting?

[davidcooley]

we're do u buy these supply's to build a still I have been looking around and I don't no what size thickness's of copper I we'll need can anyone tell me

[russkoehobby]

Nice! Would like to make the same one, but 2, 5 gal.

[rossone]

I don't think tig would work on copper. Maybe if you're building a stainless steel pot then you can tig that but copper is too soft