This is what the shavings should look like while drilling a taphole. White shavings equals conductive wood for sap flow. Experts advise to be careful not to drill too close to old taphole.
Cone filters should be kept damp and syrup poured through them should be very hot.
Do it yourself sap chillers help control when you boil, keeping sap concentrate cold.
Sugarmaker Glenn Goodrich who taps 140,000 in Eden, Vt. and Cabot, Vt. with the CDL Precision Tapper, which helps drill straight, true holes for better vacuum results.
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