Maple Syrup: Season 3

Yeah I usually am able to start shipping in March-April

 

I’ll work on tagging everyone. Don’t be mad if I don’t do it correctly LOL

PNW Pudge Syrup Pickup/Meet
https://www.tundras.com/threads/pnw-pudge’s-ct-syrup-group-buy-meet.39637/

 

Awesome! I’d imagine the PNW crew would love to reserve a decent amount
Can’t wait to try it!

 

NE brothers should come first. Don't they make syrup in the PNW?

Kidding but I am excited to get some this year since missing out last year.

 

There’s lots of great maples here in the PNW but apparently we are not able to generate sap suitable for syrup because of a lack of sustained low temperatures.
There’s been a lot of research and a lot of attempts based on what I’ve read.
Oh well...

 

I need to drill me holes in about 150 of my buckets to fit the new taps I'm trying this year.
Some buckets are plastic so I'm not worried, the rest are galvanized metal. Any advice on what kind of bit to use? I need to drill a 1" diameter hole to fit over the 3/4" ridge on the new taps.
I was going back and forth between a hole saw and a step drill. I don't wanna break the bank bit need something that'll work well.
@ColoradoTJ @NewImprovedRon @War Machine

 

I would invest in a quality drill bit if you need to make that many holes in metal. You don't want the bit to get dull quickly as will happen with lower priced bits. As far as a good brand, I'm not sure, maybe others could recommend.

 

I have always used metal taps with a hook to hang the buckets. Some buckets have large enough holes for the new taps but most holes are only about 1/2". Heres a pic of the metal taps I have and the new seasonal plastic spouts. The new spouts are supposed to yield about 10% more sap than a reused tap. And they require 5/16" hole vs 7/16" so they are better for the tree. They are one time use, if they work well I will buy new ones every year. Research shows that microbes cause enough damage to reused taps that lessens the sap flow in both daily volume and how many days of sap flow you get per season.
The raised ridge on the new plastic tap is what holds the buckets on, no hooks at all. Reviews say they hold well up to 5 gallon sap buckets. Pretty impressive for plastic

 

I was looking at Irwin or Lennox hole saws, much more affordable than step bits.

 

I've got plenty of bits for drilling the trees. I need a bit to drill out the holes on my buckets a little bigger so they will hang on the new taps. I will clarify that post.

 

I will check out some step bits, thanks. I need at least a 1 inch hole. Any experience with that large of a hole with a step bit? I'll look thru the Granger catalog for something thank you

 

I saw that one and figured it would be fine for the plastic buckets but wasnt sure about the galvanized ones. For that price it's worth a shot. Thanks

 

I love doing projects too. I like to keep busy and work with my hands. I'm a ER nurse in my work life but a handyman at heart, I like doing all kinds of construction work.

 

Just a heads up, there’s a special edition batch. Quantities are limited, so get your orders in.

$299.00 per bottle, plus shipping.

 

Hahahhaha love it!

 

Im so confused, never having had real syrup before I feel like im missing out on something I should get in this line to get some so I can see what the fuss is all about

 

Season 1
https://www.tundras.com/threads/maple-syrup.10578/

Season 2
https://www.tundras.com/threads/maple-syrup-season-2-for-sale-and-b-s-thread.21461/

 

@Pudge - You should end each season auctioning off your last bottle to the highest bidder on here. I'm sure everyone on here is competitive and would be a good time, not to mention bragging rights for the winner.

 

Pricing will likely be the same as season 2.
We will be cutting the 12oz bottles from the lineup, other than whatever empty 12oz I have left in stock to fill up.

 

This is a really cool idea. I cam definitely do this and donate to a good cause.

 

I think it would be cool and I'm sure it would go for a high $ to a good cause.

 

Absolutely. Really good idea. I may even buy a single really cool special edition bottle for the event.

 

You must also sign the bottle!

 

For sure

 

Is there a list to sign up for,a line to get in, I want in on this

 

No list or signup yet. Itll be at least a month before I have any bottled up. I will offer first dibs to returning customers. Then open up sales to everyone as long as I have enough to sell. I have 3 local stores that I have to supply as well so I don't lose the accounts.

 

Sub'd...I'll be in on this!

Considering my weekly consumption, I think I own stock in Kodiak Cake pancake mix. I need some 'real' syrup!

 

Yeah baby.

 

Got hole saws and step bits. Let me know.

 

Would love too, but I’m in jail right now. If you send me $500 in gift cards so I can post bail, I will send you the money back plus an order for that special edition bottle.