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1/20/06, 11:30 AM #1

Bill Earl
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Trees have been tapped for various non-wood products such as latex, gum and sap. A recently announced venture seeks to tap a different product from trees. What is it?

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1/20/06, 1:56 PM #2

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I could make a WAG, but don't want to color the other responses.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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1/20/06, 7:44 PM #3

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We like colorful responses...

but the answer to this question is colorless.

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1/20/06, 8:31 PM #4

Dan Moening in cool Sacramento.
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Hmmm....

Green is a color isn't it?

;^)

~Dan.

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1/20/06, 9:04 PM #5

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Does this have anything to do with health products?

Thanks for the filler.....Dale

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1/20/06, 10:14 PM #6

Bill Earl
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Nope

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1/20/06, 10:17 PM #7

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I suppose. It is "Green" as in environmentally friendly. Possibly even "Green" as in a lucrative business.

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1/21/06, 12:03 AM #8

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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Will My Truck Run On It?

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1/21/06, 12:34 AM #9

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Not likely

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1/21/06, 1:19 AM #10

Dan Moening in cool Sacramento.
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Re: Hmmm....

I admit to googling earlier and came up with an answer.

The tension is electric as I wait to see if it is the answer.

~Dan.

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1/21/06, 2:00 AM #11

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A 60 Hz Hmmm *LINK*

The answer is electricity. The inventor claims that he can tap between .8 and 1.2 volts from any tree, and MagCap Engineering is developing circuitry to step it up to a clean 12 volt supply.

http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?art_id=70730&search=trees+electricity+

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1/21/06, 12:05 PM #12

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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I'M SHOCKED!!!!

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