I appreciate Pine trees even more now. I am in Canada and have access to many pine trees. One time I wanted to do a bit of soldering but could not find my flux.

I appreciate Pine trees even more now. I am in Canada and have access to many pine trees. One time I wanted to do a bit of soldering but could not find my flux. Small town had nothing anywhere near me so decided to see if I could make it. Quick DDG search shows rosin flux you can make from pine sap so I went to a tree, they all have gobs of sap dripping from some point, and collected some dirty sap. Took this home and soaked and stir it in pure isopropyl alcohol. Ran through a coffee filter and just let most of the alcohol air dry away. I love my flux it smells great works perfect and I know where that puff of smoke is coming from now. Felt rewarding as well 10/10 will keep doing this.