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Birch tree sap! (tapping) - HideandSeek - 11 May 2013
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Straight Shooter - 11 May 2013
Good practical post H&S .....well done to, in my book right now ! many thanks
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Little Lou - 11 May 2013
Looks good to me, H&S! Many thanks.
Could you use a plastic tube instead of a wooden pipe, do you think? Or would it spoil the quality of the sap?
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - HideandSeek - 12 May 2013
(11 May 2013, 23:36)Little Lou Wrote: Looks good to me, H&S! Many thanks.
Could you use a plastic tube instead of a wooden pipe, do you think? Or would it spoil the quality of the sap?
It'll do the same job, the reason why I say wood is because it's an abundance in a forest and doesn't leave a footprint.
I consider the bushcrafter to be someone who carries less than a survivalist but uses nature more to their advantage.I'm sure many people are going to disagree.
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - I-K-E - 12 May 2013
looks good to me
many thanks
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Metroyeti - 12 May 2013
Saps best collected in may, can be used to make wine
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Timelord - 13 May 2013
Just a crude wooden peg instead of a tube will also do the job of directing the sap. Excellent post..
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Highlander - 13 May 2013
Thanks, this is a post worthy of the `saved` folder
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Mosstrooper - 13 May 2013
Good post and a skill that i haven't tried ... the neighbours have a birch tree ?
RE: Birch tree sap! (tapping) - Scythe13 - 13 May 2013
(13 May 2013, 01:21)Timelord Wrote: Just a crude wooden peg instead of a tube will also do the job of directing the sap. Excellent post..
Damn, I was going to post this. Hardwood peg into the slit will make a good drip line.
I'm sure you can heat up the sap and make a pretty good glue, unless I'm getting that mixed up with another tree.