Yep, that is what the old timers I work with do. The problem with pitch is it is to sticky so when you go to transition for a side cut your gloves are glued. The rosin gives it a tacky grip when you grab but not when there is no pressure applied. Also shaving cream works like a champ for removing pitch, My Sister makes about 300 +/- wreaths and that is her trick.
Yep, that is what the old timers I work with do. The problem with pitch is it is to sticky so when you go to transition for a side cut your gloves are glued. The rosin gives it a tacky grip when you grab but not when there is no pressure applied. Also shaving cream works like a champ for removing pitch, My Sister makes about 300 +/- wreaths and that is her trick.
Rosin is essentially dried out sap, also useful as a flux for electronics. It's the dilute nature of it that makes the difference between tack and stick.
You might try beeswax as well, it has a really nice tack.
Rosin is essentially dried out sap, also useful as a flux for electronics. It's the dilute nature of it that makes the difference between tack and stick.
You might try beeswax as well, it has a really nice tack.
Good thought, I will have to try some emulsified beeswax on a hickory axe handle for testing.
Good thought, I will have to try some emulsified beeswax on a hickory axe handle for testing.
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