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Turpentine Still

Apr 5, 2023
1 min read

During the 1800s, naval stores were Florida's second largest industry. Pine tar and oil of turpentine were vital to the caulking of sailing vessels.

Turpentine camps were abundant across Florida, including Manatee County. Smaller turpentine stills such as this one once were scattered throughout Florida’s pinewood forests. These turpentine stills processed the rosin or gum, which had been extracted from the trees.

A turpentine still included a kettle and a condenser, as well as troughs which would have been used for refining the resin.

The kettle was part of a larger process. When in use, it would have been surrounded by a brick wall. Fire did not touch the kettle, but instead, heated the air in the cavity around it.


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Replica 1800s Florida Turpentine Still

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truong666 omai
5 days ago

Wow, I never knew turpentine had such a rich history! Slope Run Your insights on the still process reminded me of my grandfather’s old woodworking shop—he always had that distinct scent. It’s amazing how traditions shape our communities!

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