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Birch tree sap! (tapping)
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Lightbulb  11 May 2013, 21:08
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11 May 2013, 22:51
Good practical post H&S .....well done to, in my book right now ! many thanks
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11 May 2013, 23:36
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?
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12 May 2013, 20:03
(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.
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12 May 2013, 20:13
looks good to me

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12 May 2013, 20:21
Saps best collected in may, can be used to make wine
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13 May 2013, 01:21
Just a crude wooden peg instead of a tube will also do the job of directing the sap. Excellent post..
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13 May 2013, 07:51
Thanks, this is a post worthy of the `saved` folder
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13 May 2013, 14:22
Good post and a skill that i haven't tried ... the neighbours have a birch tree ?
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13 May 2013, 14:55
(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.
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