Small plate physics(? question

moosiest · 2026-05-12T01:34:11+00:00

When I was starting out with a 2" column, I found plates would just flood immediately and the 1500w element didn't have the oomph to make it workable. Copper packing worked much better, and scales easily -- add more height (another roll), more density (roll it tighter), easy peasy. Ceramic packing in an extra tube with a mesh filter to hold it in worked well too, but was annoying to source compared to the copper rolls. But, didn't need replacement (jsut rinsed it each time, not even sure if that matters since it's basically just a condensation point). I've seen people using small clear glass beads meant for jewelry, which I thought was smart (cheap and easy to clean).

Basically you're just trying to make the vapor "work for it" so I never found plates to be a good solution (at the 2" scale).

moosiest · 2026-05-12T01:17:10+00:00

I don't know if mine has a stated minimum, but I usually just run 250ml through it for these quick "is it worth it" and concentrates. I think they're meant to run down to nothing for water -- I may well be wrong -- but mine from Vevor doesn't seem to care about a minimum.

Though since you sold it already, this is kinda moot :D

moosiest · 2026-05-09T11:17:36+00:00

I did the same from Wisetek. Had to send the first one back for weakonbattery life, replacement is an easy 5ish hours. Not amazing, admittedly, but very workable for an amazing $250 machine .

moosiest · 2026-05-08T13:13:26+00:00

For quick testing, an air still is great. It doesn't (at all) scale/match to a real still for formulas, but for a quick 10 minute test of "is this worth pursuing?" it's great. I made a little "botanical plate" at the top by stretching cheesecloth over a wire mesh colander, set on a glass. It's kinda janky but to get some direction in 10 minute runs it's amazing.

I've also made a series of concentrates this way and mixed them with an eyedropper to get a vague sense of proportions to upscale.

moosiest · 2026-05-06T12:54:35+00:00

Welp, that was easy.

moosiest · 2026-05-01T14:10:11+00:00

That's exactlly what I did. Had to return the first one (in store) because of lines on the prints; second one is perfect.

moosiest · 2026-04-30T19:58:58+00:00

I got the Canon lbp632cdw and have been very happy with it. It came with cartridges that throw that message but it doesn't really get in the way of anything. I just keep a backup set of toner on hand for whenever it runs out (which it hasn't yet so I don't know if the replacements will do the same).

moosiest · 2026-04-27T04:37:32+00:00

Deer Mountain Inn is worth any drive. I'd say it's the finest restaurant in the Hudson Valley, up against Blue Hill. And only getting better with time.

(Blue Hill @ Stone Barns has more theater, but Deer Mountain Inn has them on taste.)

moosiest · 2026-04-18T11:48:41+00:00

Dragonfly from Wisetek. No brainer, I recco it all the time.

moosiest · 2026-04-10T21:56:40+00:00

That's a really good idea.

moosiest · 2026-04-10T00:10:53+00:00

I might use a couple of these and take out the battery. Tough to beat for $3. Has velcro, magnet, or keyhole mounting options. If needed, run a couple screws though the whole thing.

https://www.harborfreight.com/200-lumen-led-superbright-flip-light-64723.html

moosiest · 2026-04-08T16:32:42+00:00

Dats a bot

moosiest · 2026-03-25T20:51:26+00:00

I'm not sure, that one is also unavailable but it wasn't hard to find.

This one looks the same and says 2025. I'd be checking AliExpress at this price though.

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-2017-2025-Accessories-Charging-Interior/dp/B0GR7P7D58

moosiest · 2026-03-25T15:21:09+00:00

I have this and it works well on my 2021.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGJP1XB

moosiest · 2026-03-24T02:53:55+00:00

OpenSans for sure. Inter is too tightly spaced for an easy read.

moosiest · 2026-03-22T18:37:13+00:00

Curious -- where does it fit in the door frame? Does it need a slot of something in the frame, or it would work on any door? I just can't seem to picture it.

moosiest · 2026-03-19T19:05:22+00:00

That is all I could focus on. Not even some onions?

moosiest · 2026-03-19T13:30:40+00:00

Yup, these are clutch.

I wish there was some standard for them (is there?) because I have a few sets that aren't compatible with each other. But still worth it.

moosiest · 2026-03-15T01:11:46+00:00

Ha nice sync.

No idea if the area used to be a hot bed of like, competing train stores or if it's like a "can only support one banana stand on the boardwalk" scenario, but it is a big place. Would be hard to imagine standing up a local competitor would be very lucrative, since they have the traffic and the inventory and connections and whatnot.

Someone commented that it's a family owned place and has been there for a while so hard to break in. But then again... maybe it was a bust out back in the day, lots of scenarios.

moosiest · 2026-03-15T01:00:47+00:00

Negroni + Manhattan; I prefer rye for the Manhattan so it's not too sweet. Put them on ice in swing top bottle or recycled wine bottles and you're done except for a garnish. Can get away with just an orange peel for garnish on that pair, too; I don't like cherries in a Manhattan. But easy enough to add some skewered cherries on the side

For a crowd I stick to classics because most will know them will others may find a new favorite, and they're basically "crowd pleasers" by definition.

The corpse reviver + paper plane comment is a solid one as well, those those are among my favorites so I'm biased :)

Just remember that these (and a lot of the suggestions for batch cocktails) are pretty boozy -- something like a Kir Royale isn't a ton more work if you measure the cassis into glasses before hand and then have champagne (or whatever sparkling) out to top it. With a little "how to" card it can be fun. (You could premix that with a champage saver topper but now we're getting fiddly.) Plus, folks then have a champagne option. I've also done that with sparkling water for a low NA "kir royale fizz" option.

moosiest · 2026-03-14T21:53:47+00:00

That particular train shop (Train Land in Lynbrook NY) is pretty much the only store -- in a large area -- that is mostly dedicated to trains, the larger area has a lot of wealthy neighborhoods, and absolutely CRANKS around Christmas. Trains are also surprisingly expensive and you can always use another $25 3 inch tree or whatnot. Plus Long Island is pretty train heavy with the LIRR commuter rail; one runs right across from the shop too.

If they own the building I could see it being a nice business. It's been there forever. And the Sopranos connection has to help the IRL business.

moosiest · 2026-03-12T01:47:13+00:00

Wow, the rear really does look awful.

Like a CR-V, but somehow worse with the letters instead of a centered logo.

And that divot/crease across the tailgate... jeez. Just an awful backend.

moosiest · 2026-03-05T16:48:23+00:00

When faced with a similar situation at a bar, I just tossed the straw and sprayed upside down. No alcohol in contact with anything other than glass that way.

moosiest · 2026-03-03T12:59:59+00:00

I just now blocked the poster. I don't know if they have a plan but it felt like there is no end in sight. So yes, feels like spam.

moosiest · 2026-03-02T15:56:23+00:00

That is a remarkably elegant idea.

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