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Spitch:
I was wondering; does it matter what species of pine you use? Are there some you would not want to use?

The only reason I ask is that I pass by Pinyon Pines that are loaded, from where CalTrans trims the limbs that are at the easments....

Pat B:
Pinion pine sap works great.

neuse:
Bowartitst,
I have pine pitch from 3Rivers Archery supply, can I use what I have and apply it to your recipe?

Pat B:
Unlike Derik I do use hard, brittle pitch for both pitch glue and pitch varnish. If it is not hard and brittle I cook it until it is. Once I get the pitch to the consistancy I want I change it's properties by adding bees wax(or animal fat) to make it less brittle and charcoal(or sawdust, dried plant fibers, etc) to add body to the pitch glue.

Bevan R.:

--- Quote from: neuse on March 11, 2012, 10:39:20 am ---Bowartitst,
I have pine pitch from 3Rivers Archery supply, can I use what I have and apply it to your recipe?

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I think that has already been processed.

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