Hey I've found a great website http://www.amphora-society.com/ where it covers everything I needed to know.

Turns out that they manufacture stills in the US, but the guy who runs it lives here in Auckland (NZ), so I gave him a call and had a good chat. He's going to see what he can do in regards to putting together a still for me (probably stainless steel - so cool!).

Also turns out that the book I grabbed at the local library was written by him - lol.

Anyhow, I will post pics and details of my progress as it develops.