@@Dan-wo4bx The key to both for me is they are both free. Make sure the burlap is food grade always. I source Coffee bean bags for free. I ordered burlap from Amazon for another project (quilt boxes) and it was obviously treated with something. I wouldn’t burn that or use it in my quilt boxes I wash the bags in a tub of water then dry completely for storage I love the smoke they produce and for my small/cheap smoker they keep me working a bit longer then other materials I have tried If you ever give them a try please let me know what you think Thank you for the comment
I have seen Duckriver do that. He warned that even though very convenient it shortens the life of the smoker body Thank you for the comment and suggestion to try
@@michaeljoncour4903 If you are ever near Grand Rapids Michigan I have some burlap for you to try Also I have learned to never leave material in it that has extinguished and days later try to relight. The old stuff doesn’t behave well Thank you for the comment The thumbs up and ❤️ are for the comment not your struggles
Burlap can cause an allergic reaction. Don't do it unless you know you are not allergic. Ask me how I know!!! Some people have a violent allergic reaction. Ask me how I know!! I am lucky to still be here. I use dried oak leaves. Works just as good if not better and they are free.
Holy smokes! Great video!
@@BAlanParker
Thank you
First I’ve heard of either burlap or pine needles 👍🏻
@@Dan-wo4bx
The key to both for me is they are both free.
Make sure the burlap is food grade always. I source Coffee bean bags for free. I ordered burlap from Amazon for another project (quilt boxes) and it was obviously treated with something. I wouldn’t burn that or use it in my quilt boxes
I wash the bags in a tub of water then dry completely for storage
I love the smoke they produce and for my small/cheap smoker they keep me working a bit longer then other materials I have tried
If you ever give them a try please let me know what you think
Thank you for the comment
I fill mine with burlap or pine shavings packed tight and hold the torch against the side of the smoker while I pump it lights every time
I have seen Duckriver do that. He warned that even though very convenient it shortens the life of the smoker body
Thank you for the comment and suggestion to try
if i were VERY wealthy i would employ someone to light my smoker and keep it happy, i've been doing it for 60 yrs and frankly , i'm over it.
@@michaeljoncour4903
If you are ever near Grand Rapids Michigan I have some burlap for you to try
Also I have learned to never leave material in it that has extinguished and days later try to relight. The old stuff doesn’t behave well
Thank you for the comment
The thumbs up and ❤️ are for the comment not your struggles
Propane torch
@@samhiss6807
Agree Great source for ignition.
Focus was on the material inside the smoke
Burlap can cause an allergic reaction. Don't do it unless you know you are not allergic. Ask me how I know!!!
Some people have a violent allergic reaction. Ask me how I know!! I am lucky to still be here.
I use dried oak leaves. Works just as good if not better and they are free.
@@JeWCyDuDe
Good to know. Thank you for sharing and I will add to any further mentions of burlap
Thank you for the comment
@fishingforbees thanks for making a video to help new beekeepers. As a senior beekeeper I appreciate it myself.