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Dave, I do not know where it came from. I will look for a label on it tomorrow when I get a chance. As per the warping, I had never had any issues with it. The metal hardware on it never melted into...

Congratulations on getting a piece of family history back. I got a '37 F12 also. Don't forget to post pictures when you get it home.

I have got about 50 gallons today so far and looking at the weather the trees will be running all night. I checked the sap this morning an it was just above 2.5%, closer to 2.75%.

150 on vacuum and 20 on buckets around the yard for nostalgia and for visitors. I collect all the sap from buckets with the snowmobile.

I have had no issues with my releaser freezing. Its the updated hobby. Mine is set up out of the elements and has worked flawlessly. I wouldn't worry about it freezing as long as all the sap is...

For mine I made a frame that rests on top of the tank that a kitchen sink sits in. The releaser then dumps into the sink and down the drain into the tank. I added a splash guard on the opposite side...

Welcome to the trader.

I still got to add 50-75 more taps to my operation this year. I like it when the snows on the ground running lines as I can drive the ski doo right to the spot I'm working and if the line is on the...

I would go straight out the roof. The more corners you have in the chimney the more restricted the flow is, which results in less draft.

I only burn Maple. Nothing else. Make maple syrup and burn maple wood. I find that the smoke that comes out when I open the door adds a bit to the flavor of the syrup helping make it unique.

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From what I see the hit and miss uses more fuel than throttle governed.

If referring to hit and miss engines, I have 1 1/2hp hit and miss engine, will run forever but needs constant attention to fill the oilier and keep the level up in the water hopper and tighten down...

I see prices around here from $20 to $25 a liter.

Just thought I would let you all know how I am doing with the press. I upgrade to the hand pump-pump(same as used on wes fab presses), and using the wine press. I let the syrup stay on heat and hold...

Sound good. Might have to try it.

Looks good. I have 100 or so gallons in the tank right now that I hope to boil some down tomorrow, and the rest for the long weekend.

Terry, I have 175 taps. 150 on vacuum and 25 on buckets.

I had only half of my trees running today. About 75% of the trees with buckets ran today and about 65% that are on vacuum, mind you the trees on vacuum are in a valley and don't get as direct sun as...

I would have to say the tree must be close to 185 to 200years old.

Thanks. Learn something new everyday.

I usually take a ride down to the bush with the snowmobile and give the mainlines a shake to knock the snow off. If it is light fluffy snow I wouldn't worry, but heavy wet snow I would be a little...

I guess it makes bad maple syrup but good dressing.

Yes, every curve you have in the stack restricts air flow. I would just add a few more feet on the straight stack to get the smoke up and away.

Good to hear your doing something maple related while the sap isn't runnin. I made some maple candies a few weeks back, using up some syrup from 2011. I will have to try making the cream some time.

Hopefully its true. They can only keep postponing the warm weather for long enough. It should run right on through the Easter weekend.