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Title: Soft wood
Post by: Wojtek York on December 09, 2024, 08:48:25 AM

Hi all, i can't get hold of hard wood chippings, is soft wood any good for dry washing bio? Many thanks 🤝

Title: Re: Soft wood
Post by: Julian on December 09, 2024, 06:50:36 PM

Don't know for sure, but my guess would be that soft wood is avoided in case bio dissolves and retains any resin present.

Title: Re: Soft wood
Post by: RichardP on December 10, 2024, 09:02:03 AM

I wouldn't use any softwood chippings, it's too resinous which will affect your bio.

Have you looked for woodworkers that make bespoke oak furniture etc? I got mine from a tiny place not far away, huge bag for a few quid.

Title: Re: Soft wood
Post by: dgs on December 11, 2024, 05:37:29 PM

Maybe softwood is ok if it is absolutely snuff dry. I'm pretty sure I have used some blended with hardwood before. It always seemed to work well ie <20ppm soap.