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Title: Syrup Feeder Holes
Post by: jajtiii 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?
Title: Re: Syrup Feeder Holes
Post by: Irwin on May 17, 2010, 09:28:46 AM
I use a thumbtack and put 8 holes in the lid.
Title: Re: Syrup Feeder Holes
Post by: iddee 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.