wizard7611 Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 The title of this discussion basically explains everything. I'm wanting to know if Balsa Wood charcoal is better than Paulownia Wood charcoal, because Balsa Wood is more light-weight. -Thanks!
Sparx88 Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 But sometimes it's slower. There's no guarantee. Like anything it all depends who's doing it. Now just figure out which is easier or cheaper to obtain.
Maxim Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 I am russian, and I do not know what is the Balsa tree....
stix Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 My first batch of bp was made using balsa - it was the only thing I could get that I knew was fast. Now I use paulownia from picture frames. I can't tell the difference they both seem as fast. Paulownia is cheaper for me and I think it yeilds a bit more once cooked. The nice thing about either wood is once cooked, it can easily be crushed with your fingers. Cheers. 1
wizard7611 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Posted September 17, 2015 My first batch of bp was made using balsa - it was the only thing I could get that I knew was fast. Now I use paulownia from picture frames. I can't tell the difference they both seem as fast. Paulownia is cheaper for me and I think it yeilds a bit more once cooked. The nice thing about either wood is once cooked, it can easily be crushed with your fingers. Cheers. Thanks!
wizard7611 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Posted September 17, 2015 I live in Nebraska. Where can I get Paulownia wood?
Arthur Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 I have sources for Willow Alder and Vine charcoals and get pine from building timber, so these give me some choices. Your choices have to be made from woods available in your area. IN GENERAL wood that makes fragile charcoal that is easily crushed by hand will make good powder, Also light fluffy charcoal is usually better than dense charcoal If your pound of charcoal occupies a cup or a pint the biggest (volume) pound of charcoal will make the best powder.
Arthur Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 PSStraw charcoal makes very fast powder BUT it's so sensitive that it may go off spontaneously or when simply shaken. Usually that's too dangerous!
wizard7611 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Posted September 17, 2015 PSStraw charcoal makes very fast powder BUT it's so sensitive that it may go off spontaneously or when simply shaken. Usually that's too dangerous! Interesting. Have you tried this before?I have sources for Willow Alder and Vine charcoals and get pine from building timber, so these give me some choices. Your choices have to be made from woods available in your area. IN GENERAL wood that makes fragile charcoal that is easily crushed by hand will make good powder, Also light fluffy charcoal is usually better than dense charcoal If your pound of charcoal occupies a cup or a pint the biggest (volume) pound of charcoal will make the best powder. What's your source?
memo Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 I am russian, and I do not know what is the Balsa tree....wooden model airplanes are made from balsa, very light weight. grows in the tropics
Arthur Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Interesting. Have you tried this before? What's your source? 1/ Tenney L Davis -COPAE 2/ Local woodland where I know the owner
mikeee Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Eastern Red Cedar wood chips used for animal bedding is sold in bales at farm stores and big box stores.This can be converted with a TLUD cooker quickly and makes high quality charcoal, BP and fuel.Readily available, easy to use, already processed (shavings), cheap, high quality.
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