I use a piece of 5/16 tubing over the but for a depth gauge. I cut it so it touches the drill and has about 2" of bit left.
I use a piece of 5/16 tubing over the but for a depth gauge. I cut it so it touches the drill and has about 2" of bit left.
Brian Eldredge
Mooncusser Maple
16x24 post and beam sugar shack
2x8 CDL maple pro Wes fab filter press
Lots of shiny stuff now I need some more trees
Ken & Sherry
Williston, VT
16x34 Sugarhouse
1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
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So you guys sleeve the tubing over the bit. And basically gives you a flexible/visual stop that allows some variation if the bark is thicker
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Mead Maple "It's for the kids..."
Paul Cerminara
2019 - First season ever
-Goal: 3 gallons
-Season Total: 7.5 gallons - pulled taps after running out of firewood and time
2020
Built 2'x8' Oil Fired with Thor drop flue pans
-Goal: 20 gallons
-Season Total: 55 gallons