My dear Philosopher friend when I was a youngster in the early 60’s my grandfather had a balm that he made and swore by. I believe that this is the same recipe! Thank you so much as this balm not only brings back memories but is better than what you can buy in the pharmacy in my humble opinion! As always thank you dear friend!
@@thewildernessphilosopher Would this make a good water proofing for cotton, hemp, some denim products, canvas and perhaps synthetic jackets etc? As this would be far better than Teflon or Teflon type chemicals? Thanks. This is s keeper👍
@ethimself5064 I've never tried. But if you've ever used waxed canvas or an oilcloth tarp, it would be a mix between the two, so yes, it would work. The downside would be that it would be oily/waxy, so would probably leave an oily mark on any fabric it stayed in contact with for more than a few minutes.
@ethimself5064 I understand now. I would just get a bar of beeswax, rub it into your item all over, then use a hairdryer to melt it so that it melts and soaks in. It will cool and not be oily, and will be VERY water resistant.
Exactly the same for me! I just watched the knife sharpening video and now this one. Just ran across your comment and a smile. Yeah, I just subscribed and I'm sure to watch some more of this fellow. Take care folks
I never use any containers to boil pine or oil in that is more than one third full to prevent fires from getting out on me. It's just smart thinking after being burnt a few times when I was a kid about five decades ago. We had to learn to cook on campfire, cast iron cook stove and such before electricity was stable enough to live on.
Another one for the books, glad to see you out and about. We did make pine candy, for tea. Once. Was great in a cup of tea, blended nice with the heat. Did not blend to good on ice cream, became hard as a caramel. Well that was also ok, lots of love. Best wishes!!
My friend I just wanted to wish you and yours the best of the season as well as a happy and prosperous New Year. Thank you for all that you share with us and May God Bless You!
Like it. I have been thinking about using pine resin to keep my thumb ring (Asiatic style archery) from slipping between shots. This gives me some good ideas about using additives to keep the pine resin soft but sticky. Thanks.
Got to try it ! Too dry in side in winter! Thank you!!! We have balsum fir ill use for pitch similar i think!! Just ar my door. Shea butter i disvovered years ago! SMooth…. We keep our own bees I would like to try some with betgamont instead of pine!???
maybe you should try to find a way to melt the pine resin more carefully. when it boils and start to get dark the most active substances in the resin are going away at first
I usually melt everything in boiling water, but resin needs a higher temperature. Yes, a lower flame would help, but a stove only goes so low. Perhaps a candle would work better.
@@thewildernessphilosopher i do some similar stuff and use an old alcohol burner to melt the resin. this old alcohol burner can be set to a very low flame. this kind of alcohol burner is used here in switzerland for heating up cheese fondue.
There is a difference but both will work well. "Cedar resin is able to heal wounds thanks to terpenes, succinic acid, and phytoncides. They affect all processes associated with healing: regulate the level of leukocytes, affect the regenerative potential of peripheral blood, and activate phagocytosis.".
The ingredients in store bought pine tar are typically volatile terpene oils, neutral oils of high boiling point and high solvency, resin and fatty acids. So, while you may end up with the correct consistency, it won't give you the pure medicinal properties of pure pine resin. I hope that helps.
@@thewildernessphilosopher I think cheese cloth would be perfect. Can adjust the layers to suit the needs. There will be a little bit of loss cause the sap will absorb a bit in the cloth
I mean, I don't want to carry a 4 oz drip can of EEZOX out in the field for my carbon steel stuff. But a "snuff size tin " that is a "this will do till I get home" ? YES sir. Kind of a "catch all multipurpose item
Wonderful formula, I specially like the fact that you can take into the woods a single tin to deal with all these issues instead of several
Thank you for watching, and I agree. Very convenient. 😎
My dear Philosopher friend when I was a youngster in the early 60’s my grandfather had a balm that he made and swore by.
I believe that this is the same recipe! Thank you so much as this balm not only brings back memories but is better than what you can buy in the pharmacy in my humble opinion!
As always thank you dear friend!
Great story and memory, Clifford. Thanks for sharing it. 🙂🙂
@@thewildernessphilosopher Would this make a good water proofing for cotton, hemp, some denim products, canvas and perhaps synthetic jackets etc? As this would be far better than Teflon or Teflon type chemicals? Thanks. This is s keeper👍
@ethimself5064 I've never tried. But if you've ever used waxed canvas or an oilcloth tarp, it would be a mix between the two, so yes, it would work. The downside would be that it would be oily/waxy, so would probably leave an oily mark on any fabric it stayed in contact with for more than a few minutes.
@@thewildernessphilosopher I was thinking of a DIY for the AUSY jackets and hats etc. Where I live they are not available. Thanks for getting back
@ethimself5064 I understand now. I would just get a bar of beeswax, rub it into your item all over, then use a hairdryer to melt it so that it melts and soaks in. It will cool and not be oily, and will be VERY water resistant.
I tuned in, up loaded, and peaced out ... man
Don't know what that means
Great balm .i make a few golden rod .
Thank you sir for sharing. Very, very interesting and useful knowledge. I also watched your knife sharpening video. I just became a subscriber.
Thank you very much, Eduardo. I appreciate it.
Exactly the same for me! I just watched the knife sharpening video and now this one. Just ran across your comment and a smile. Yeah, I just subscribed and I'm sure to watch some more of this fellow. Take care folks
Awesome 👏
I never use any containers to boil pine or oil in that is more than one third full to prevent fires from getting out on me. It's just smart thinking after being burnt a few times when I was a kid about five decades ago. We had to learn to cook on campfire, cast iron cook stove and such before electricity was stable enough to live on.
That's probably good advice
3rd video i watched. Thank you for making these videos
My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching.
Another one for the books, glad to see you out and about. We did make pine candy, for tea. Once. Was great in a cup of tea, blended nice with the heat. Did not blend to good on ice cream, became hard as a caramel. Well that was also ok, lots of love. Best wishes!!
😂😂 I can imagine how hard it got in ice cream. Like a rock! 😂
Thanks Holmen. 👍 I appreciate you, buddy.
Great channel! Lot of useful info.
Cheers from Italy.
Thank you sir. 🍻
Thank you for this vid. Didn't think to put pine resin in my balm. Use beeswax and mineral oil to oil knives but this is good for infections
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Great video again my friend! I think I will give this a try as it looks great stuff!
Thank you Ian. Yes, I think you'll like it. 👍
My friend I just wanted to wish you and yours the best of the season as well as a happy and prosperous New Year.
Thank you for all that you share with us and May God Bless You!
Thank you, Clifford. And I wish the same for you and your loved ones. God bless you!!
Awesome shows!!!!
Thank you. 👍🏽👍🏽
Wow that looks great deffo gonna have to try this thanks for sharing !
My pleasure. Let me know how it goes.
@@thewildernessphilosopher Yep i will do
Like it. I have been thinking about using pine resin to keep my thumb ring (Asiatic style archery) from slipping between shots. This gives me some good ideas about using additives to keep the pine resin soft but sticky. Thanks.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Got to try it ! Too dry in side in winter! Thank you!!! We have balsum fir ill use for pitch similar i think!! Just ar my door. Shea butter i disvovered years ago! SMooth…. We keep our own bees
I would like to try some with betgamont instead of pine!???
Cool.
I like the smell of Napalm, it smells of victory.😂. Good tutorial 👍
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Thanks Jimcy
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Thank you sir. Very useful video.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching 👍
maybe you should try to find a way to melt the pine resin more carefully. when it boils and start to get dark the most active substances in the resin are going away at first
I usually melt everything in boiling water, but resin needs a higher temperature. Yes, a lower flame would help, but a stove only goes so low. Perhaps a candle would work better.
@@thewildernessphilosopher i do some similar stuff and use an old alcohol burner to melt the resin. this old alcohol burner can be set to a very low flame. this kind of alcohol burner is used here in switzerland for heating up cheese fondue.
@@henryganzer4685 that's a great idea. Thank you.
Not sure if this has been answered in another video, but what is the hat you are wearing?
Nope, I don't think so. It's the Tilley T3 classic, made in Canada. At one time, it was worn by Canadian Mounties.
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Any difference (properties) between pine & cedar resin
There is a difference but both will work well. "Cedar resin is able to heal wounds thanks to terpenes, succinic acid, and phytoncides. They affect all processes associated with healing: regulate the level of leukocytes, affect the regenerative potential of peripheral blood, and activate phagocytosis.".
Thank you very much, Jörg.
@@thewildernessphilosopher Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….
Would store bought pine tar work also? Thanks!
The ingredients in store bought pine tar are typically volatile terpene oils, neutral oils of high boiling point and high solvency, resin and fatty acids. So, while you may end up with the correct consistency, it won't give you the pure medicinal properties of pure pine resin. I hope that helps.
@@thewildernessphilosopher Thank you so much!
How many oz or grams for each ingredient ?
I never measure. A bit, some, a bit of that, and some of this. ... as shown in the video. 😄
I personally would have done one more step to filter out the debris. But all in all great vid
Thanks so much.
You'll need a disposable strainer,as that pine resin won't wash out with hot water and soap. 👍🏽
@@thewildernessphilosopher I think cheese cloth would be perfect. Can adjust the layers to suit the needs. There will be a little bit of loss cause the sap will absorb a bit in the cloth
Are you part native?
Yes. More or less half. Chickasaw.
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What do you think about this?
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Hell.yeah! Probably a decent steel protection and fire starting aid too, a little on a cotton ball or two, and ZIP!😂
Huh, I've never tried that, but I will. 👍🏼 Thank you.
I mean, I don't want to carry a 4 oz drip can of EEZOX out in the field for my carbon steel stuff. But a "snuff size tin " that is a "this will do till I get home" ? YES sir. Kind of a "catch all multipurpose item
What do you think about this ?
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