Kcorey, I'm in Killingworth. This year I'm going to do 60-70 taps on a WF Mason 2x3. It's my first year with it and I can't wait. I really enjoy the hobby and don't mind spending hours boiling. I would think a 2x4 would be more than enough for under 100 taps. Even if you get a huge run on back to back days, say that puts you up to 300 gallons. you could easily boil that off in a weekend if you can get 15+ GPH rates on a 2x4 (Depending on the pan). I think a Mason rig would be almost impossible to get this late in the season. Good luck this year!
2021 - 40 on 3/16, 20 on buckets. Added Shurflo.
2020 - New Mason 2x3, 60 taps. 30 on 3/16 gravity (Too Flat), 30 buckets. 13 gal
2019 - First season - Homemade barrel evap. 25 taps on buckets. 4 gal. THE ADDICTION BEGINS!!
No Sugar Shack yet.
Wishing I had more property/trees.