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Dingleberry:
Hey all,  I was wondering if anyone has experience retting inner hickory bark fibers.  This is my first go at it, and have had the fibers soaking for over a month (with frequent water changes) and still haven't noticed any seperating.  What timeframe do other fibers typically take to breakdown?  Any good advice/techniques would be great.  Thanks

Hillbilly:
Most times I've tried retting bark, I just wind up with really stinky, slimy fibers. I think temperature of the water makes a difference. I retted some basswood in a stagnant pond/ditch/mosquito breeding facility once, and it came out good, except it smelled like the unadulterated fumes of hell. Forever. :) With hickory, I usually just scrape the outer bark off with a knife and pull the inner bark apart into fibers by hand.

Dingleberry:
Thanks Steve,  Based on your descriptions of smells and touch, I think we may have the same batch. ;D  I refuse to give up even if I drive off the neighbors; hey, now theres an idear!

cracker:

--- Quote from: Dingleberry on June 23, 2008, 08:38:27 pm ---Thanks Steve,  Based on your descriptions of smells and touch, I think we may have the same batch. ;D  I refuse to give up even if I drive off the neighbors; hey, now theres an idear!

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HeyDingleberry let me know how it works on neighbors been trying to get rid of mine for years.
R.C.

sailordad:
heck if it works ya think i could clear a city block with it,then i could make a serious shooting range >:D

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