Majority-Soldered Rigs
These are 95% complete copper distillation systems built for customers who want our best workmanship at a significantly reduced price.
A Majority-Soldered Rig arrives with nearly all professional fabrication already completed. Critical seams, structural joints, and precision assemblies are fully soldered in-house by experienced American craftsmen.
The only remaining step is soldering the cone onto the pot.
By completing this single final connection yourself, you save a substantial amount of money without sacrificing build quality, performance, or longevity.
Please Support American Manufacturing.
Why This Category Exists
This category exists due to the economic and profitability realities of domestic manufacturing.
Rather than lowering standards, we chose a better solution:
let the customer complete one straightforward solder joint and keep everything else at our highest standard.
If you are willing to invest a small amount of time, the savings are substantial — and well worth it.
Please Support American manufacturing.
Who These Rigs Are For
Majority-Soldered Rigs are ideal for customers who:
-Have basic mechanical ability and access to a torch
-Want a lower price point without cutting corners
-Value structural integrity, strength, and long-term serviceability
These are not beginner kits, and they are not raw DIY projects.
These are our top-end, advanced model rigs, fully soldered everywhere except one place, where the cone and pot connect.
What “Majority-Soldered” Actually Means
Each rig in this category is:
-95% completed
-Properly aligned and professionally fitted
-Soldered at all major structural and functional joints
-Pressure-safe and leak-free
Remaining work is limited to:
-Final attachment of the cone to the pot
Nothing more.
Important Notes
-Final assembly is the customer’s responsibility
-Individual product pages clearly state what is completed and what remains
-These units are built to the same material, thickness, and fabrication standards as fully soldered models
If you want a system that is 95% complete, structurally sound, American-Made, and built to last, this category is where value and craftsmanship intersect.
