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Fatwood
Fatwood, also known as "fat lighter", "lighter wood", "rich lighter", "pine knot", "lighter knot", "heart pine", "fat stick" or "lighter'd", is derived from the heartwood of pine trees. The stump (and tap root) that is left in the ground after a tree has fallen or has been cut is the primary source of fatwood, as the resin-impregnated heartwood becomes hard and rot-resistant over time after the death of the main tree. Other locations, such as the joints where limbs intersect the trunk, can also be harvested. Although most resinous pines can produce fatwood, in the southeastern United States the wood is commonly associated with longleaf pine (''Pinus palustris''), which historically was highly valued for its high pitch production. History The commercial use of fatwood from stumps stemmed from the production of pitch and pine tar. In 1648, a company was formed in Sweden called ''Norrländska Tjärkompaniet'' (The Wood Tar Company of North Sweden), and was given exclusive export ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatwood Firestarters
Fatwood, also known as "fat lighter", "lighter wood", "rich lighter", "pine knot", "lighter knot", "heart pine", "fat stick" or "lighter'd", is derived from the Heartwood#Heartwood and sapwood, heartwood of pine trees. The Tree stump, stump (and tap root) that is left in the ground after a tree has fallen or has been cut is the primary source of fatwood, as the resin-impregnated heartwood becomes hard and rot-resistant over time after the death of the main tree. Other locations, such as the joints where limbs intersect the trunk, can also be harvested. Although most resinous pines can produce fatwood, in the southeastern United States the wood is commonly associated with Pinus palustris, longleaf pine (''Pinus palustris''), which historically was highly valued for its high Pitch (resin), pitch production. History The commercial use of fatwood from stumps stemmed from the production of Pitch (resin), pitch and pine tar. In 1648, a company was formed in Sweden called ''Norrländs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
