Anyway you want. A shim like bricklayer said, whatever it takes. I think I added a nut to the backside of mine. One other thing that will help is adding pipe to the handles, cut a 4 or 5" long piece and slide over the bottom of the handles and tack weld them on. It will save your hands in the long run.Originally Posted by Nemo5
Jason
Last edited by blurr95; 01-27-2018 at 10:00 PM.
Just remember to make it sturdy. If there is any play in it when you put pressure on it to squeeze the T in, it will twist and make it not line up.
first year 2012 50 taps late season made 2 1/2 gals.
2013 2x6 homemade arch 180 taps. 20 Gals.
2014 40 on 3/16 gravity 160 on buckets.
http://omasranch.wix.com/omasmaple
Nice write up. What size rod coupler should I use for 3/16th tubing?
Last edited by mcgyver; 03-02-2018 at 07:21 AM.
2018 - 232 bags - ??
2017 - 120 bags - 15 gallons syrup
2016 - 10 bags - 1 gallon syrup
2015 - 5 buckets - 1/2 gallon syrup
2014 - 5 buckets - 1/2 gallon syrup
Foster City, Michigan
Ford 850 Tractor
Ranger 700
Husky 572XP
2.5'X7' Flat pan on a homemade wood fired cinder block arch
Digging up this thread.
A couple of questions:
The threaded rod couplers, what size rod do they take?
How did you cut the couplers down the center?
Thanks
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
I have made 2 sets. I used 7/16 couplers, bored out 1/2 of the threads with a 1/2 inch drill bit. welded it to the pliers, and split with a porta bandsaw I have. Filed a bevel the get rid of the sharp edge, then use a chainsaw round file to knock the edge off the threads. Grips 5/16 tubing really tight but does not cut it. I think those who used a 3/8 coupler cut with an angle grinder.
backyard hobbyist
Mason 2x3 w/AUF
2020 - added small vacuum and gravity 5/16 tubing and sap sacks
N 42* 18' 31."
W 79* 34' 15."
https://www.saptapapps.com/map/31868...-aab748a6394e/
I had someone make me this tool works great IMG_1564.jpgIMG_1565.jpg
Backyard sapper
Mason 2X4 XL with blower
12x24 post and beam shack
30 taps on 5-Gallon buckets
134 taps on tubing into the shack
15-30 gallons a year for family and friends
Thanks Chickenman. That's the information I needed.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
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Thanks for the plans. Came out great!
So you don’t have any threads left inside the couplings
I don’t understand the angles and such. Wish I could find a step by step video of this being made. I’m having no luck building this no good with blue prints
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