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MichtonTree
03-17-2015, 04:58 PM
My first batch, 1/2 gallon worth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ueq6lYmzgM
Run Forest Run!
03-17-2015, 05:07 PM
MT, your video won't play. Can you fix the link?
MichtonTree
03-17-2015, 05:16 PM
Thanks Karen, just did.
Run Forest Run!
03-17-2015, 05:46 PM
I give that video 2 taps up!
MichtonTree
03-20-2015, 08:42 AM
2nd batch done.
Batch 2 (on the left) is lighter than batch 1.
I believe because I used the cinder block evaporator instead of the wood stove and had a fast boil rate.
http://mapletrader.com/maplegallery/data/610/medium/batch_1_and_2_comparison.jpg
Run Forest Run!
03-20-2015, 09:40 AM
Picture perfect! You've really got this whole process down. :)
MichtonTree
03-25-2015, 03:50 PM
Boiled today for another 1/2 gallon of syrup...and the taps are dripping mad!

http://mapletrader.com/maplegallery/data/610/medium/IMG_20150325_154008137_HDR.jpg
Run Forest Run!
03-25-2015, 04:04 PM
Gorgeous job Michton Tree! Careful you don't knock the counter.