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BJ
10-08-2013, 03:04 PM
I noticed a wound in a fir tree while out in the forest today and the white sap has been extruded and had run down the bark and set. I have collected a bit because I have seen it can be rendered down and strained to produced a glue, and the residue is good for fire lighting.
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How does this glue compare with modern adhesives or epoxy for strength ?

beermaker
10-08-2013, 03:09 PM
not sure but would make an interesting experiment to see!

Silverback
10-08-2013, 03:27 PM
It was the epoxy of its day...needs mixing with charcoal from the fire to make it less brittle though.....

good article here BJ...http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/willowhaven-videos/how-to-make-pine-resin-glue/

BJ
10-08-2013, 03:51 PM
It was the epoxy of its day...needs mixing with charcoal from the fire to make it less brittle though.....

good article here BJ...http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/willowhaven-videos/how-to-make-pine-resin-glue/

Great article, I will try it and post the results. thanks for that T^