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Offline jajtiii

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Syrup Feeder Holes
« on: May 17, 2010, 09:08:06 am »
I want to try feeding by the upturned jar method this year. I remember someone saying/posting that you need to put a .125 inch hole in the top (1/8" drill bit). Is it just one hole or do folks put multiple holes in a given top?

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Re: Syrup Feeder Holes
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 09:28:46 am »
I use a thumbtack and put 8 holes in the lid.
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Re: Syrup Feeder Holes
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 09:49:28 am »
The commercial lids I have use much smaller holes. I don't think they are more than 1/32". I would try to find a 1/16 or smaller drill bit. 3 holes in a cross, 5 holes total, will work fine.
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