Yes, I am. And the alembic/still is going to be registered as equipment in an approved, bonded DSP (Distilled Spirits Plant)... blessed by the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The location is around Albuquerque, NM.
Mr. ThomasPowers: The alembic is rather large; does the technique for tinning or re-tinning piping and long sections of curvaceous cooling tube (serpentin) match that of small pots or cookware?
I should say that I have found an expert in 18th/19th Century copperwork that could probably help, but being that he is a small outfit and usually quite backlogged, the wait could be troublesome. I still remain positive... as he's wonderfully gracious, kind and passionate about his craft, just very much overwhelmed with the demands of multiple projects. I've no doubt I'll be working with him on numerous other pieces, but I'd do well to find others who are as interested and capable of helping.
By the way, I'm very gracious for the attention my question has already received... so thanks to the each of you.