SS bucket spouts
In regards to the SS 5/16" bucket spout ( straight one with the flange). I was in the shop this morning and I took a SS 3/8" nut and drilled it out to 11/32" and then let the drill wobble around a bit. I could then take the spout and drive it into the the nut for a good snug fit. I don't know if this will solve the leaking on the ground problem or not. I have 50 of these spouts and will try a few.
Maple syrup makers never die, they just evaporate.
Kubota M-5040,Kubota B-2650,Kubota XRT 900, Sugarhouse is now a guest cottage.
spouts
when they make them if they used a washer with 5/16 hole and slid it back onto the tap 1/2 " I think these would be perfect. I did the same thing with the nut and flared the botton of the hole in the bucket uith needle nose pliers.When the sap runs we shall see.SS
2x6 raised . more taps to come in o9 1 brown dog AKA GREAT FOAMY
In the 07 Maple Pro catalog on page 9 item # 3 shows a straight spout like the bucket spout but it has an entension to it . They told me ot was made for tubing and I think the it would be perfect for buckets. Anyone know if Maple Pro has closed up shop for good? Their new web site sure as heck in not up and running.
Maple syrup makers never die, they just evaporate.
Kubota M-5040,Kubota B-2650,Kubota XRT 900, Sugarhouse is now a guest cottage.
I asked
When I saw those in glen goodriches catalogue I called and asked him about them .He said that they are tiny and most likely will not work.I guess the pic in the catalogue is blown up some. SS
2x6 raised . more taps to come in o9 1 brown dog AKA GREAT FOAMY
sugarmakers doing the the R&D once again. I wonder if these spouts will someday be listed in the "discontinued" section.
Just an ole GILLBILLY
24 years since that first boil
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I plan on developing a whole new SS bucket spout and when I do I will share it with fellow maplers by not the equip dealers.
Maple syrup makers never die, they just evaporate.
Kubota M-5040,Kubota B-2650,Kubota XRT 900, Sugarhouse is now a guest cottage.
all over the place
I went to check on the 5 buckets I hung the other day with the new SS bucket spouts and the buckets and lids were all over the place. granted its been more than average windy the last 3 days, but to find all of them looking like a big ole' yard sale was discouraging.
I plan on trying out some plastic wire ties/pull ties on the spouts- just zip them on with the bump on the top and then cut off the tail. Hopefully that will keep the bucket a little further in on the spout.
so far, not so good w/ the new spouts
-tuckermtn
Eric Johnson
Tucker Mountain Maple Co-op
1400 taps in 2013
2.5 x 8 CDL pellet arch and Smokey Lake pans
Lapierre 600 RO
Member of Andover/Salisbury Maplehaulics anonymous
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pALS
I want to try the hook for the old tin spout. Just slip the spout into the ring.
Maple syrup makers never die, they just evaporate.
Kubota M-5040,Kubota B-2650,Kubota XRT 900, Sugarhouse is now a guest cottage.
What about this idea for next year? Take a pair of vernier calipers and get the measurement before the collar-Now drill a new hole in the top rim of the bucket just a hair bigger then the dia. of the spout-drill tap hole into the tree-now insert tap through hole in bucket and then tap spout into the tree and just rotate the bucket on the spout to empty it.
What about this idea for next year? Take a pair of vernier calipers and get the measurement before the collar-Now drill a new hole in the top rim of the bucket just a hair bigger then the dia. of the spout-drill tap hole into the tree-now insert tap through hole in bucket and then tap spout into the tree and just rotate the bucket on the spout to empty it.
OR Try a rubber gourmet in the original hole first that will allow the spout to go through but not the flared end of the spout?
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