If I remember correctly it was "Sproule" evaporators in Delevan, NY.
Type: Posts; User: Scott Prindle
If I remember correctly it was "Sproule" evaporators in Delevan, NY.
Softmaple,
The "Crimson King" purple leaved maples are simply a variety of Norway maple. All of the crimson king trees are grafts originating from a single tree that had a genetic aberration that...
I have used these spiles for a couple of years now and I like them. I ONLY use a rubber mallet to drive and remove them. I have not broken any to this point (knock on wood). I don't know if there is...
Both Soule spiles are 7/16. The Leader hookless spiles are 5/16.
Farmboy,
I had a Leader Halfpint for years, which is pretty much what you have at least for a pan. I had a similar availability of boiling time as well. The 25-50 tap recommendation is pretty much...
Heus,
The guy who built it did not follow my "blueprints" exactly. The coupola is back about a foot more than I wanted it. So there is only about 12 inches between the stack and the back wall. So...
I finally got the photos reduced to where I could attach them to a message.
Here is an interior and exterior shot of the shed.
I like it !!!.
Heus,
Yes it has a wooden floor and is on skids. I put a series of cement blocks under the skids so they aren't in direct contact with the soil.
The side walls are 6 foot as well, but I did not...
I would second the motion about having the Amish build one for you. I was weighing my options a year ago about what to do about a new sugarhouse. I ended up having an Amish crew make a 12 x 16 for me...