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    Smile tap depth

    How deep do you drill the tap for a 7/16 hole? I am using 5 gal pails.
    Thank you.

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    Bout 1-1/2" give or take
    first year 2012 50 taps late season made 2 1/2 gals.

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    I tap at least 2 inches especially if its an older tree with thick rough bark.

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    Thank you all

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    next time you get taps go with 5/16th and they will heal a lot faster. You still get plenty of sap

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    1.34" should do the trick, but agreed with buckeye gold, throw those 7/16" away and use at least 5/16". There are even new more thinner spouts coming out and the studies are showing that you will not loose sap flow overall for the season. All good things to think about moving forward.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fresh spout View Post
    1.34" should do the trick, but agreed with buckeye gold, throw those 7/16" away and use at least 5/16". There are even new more thinner spouts coming out and the studies are showing that you will not loose sap flow overall for the season. All good things to think about moving forward.
    That is good to know, as a beginner, my brain tells me bigger is better. Thank you.

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    I put a piece of tubing over my drill bit so only the amount I wish to drill sticks out. Makes it easy to make your holes consistent...

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    Yea it doesn't seem logical. but the 5/16 will preform just about the same as larger 7/16 and will be much easier on the tree.
    Another factor is that with a 5/16 bit you can tap a lot (40-50+) on a battery powered drill. 7/16 not so much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMF View Post
    I put a piece of tubing over my drill bit so only the amount I wish to drill sticks out. Makes it easy to make your holes consistent...
    I like the idea of tubing over the drill bit but do you guys find that shavings don't clean out as well?

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