Pine Tar in the UK?

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  1. nedgrater
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    nedgrater Junior Member

    I'm based in Cornwall in the UK and want to buy Pine tar.
    The only supplier I have found on the net is Auson in sweeden.
    Has anyone managed to buy Pine tar in the UK.
    From the other posts I have read it sounds like Stockholm pine tar is the best.
     
    nedgrater, Nov 30, 2009
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  2. TeddyDiver
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    TeddyDiver Gollywobbler

    How much you wan't? We have it here in every shop, grocery and also in the pub (but that's thinned with c2h5oh) :)
     
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  3. nedgrater
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    nedgrater Junior Member

    Hi, Yes in Finland I imagine you almost spread it on your toast its so plentiful!but over here its pretty difficult to find.
    I did some more research today and have 2 possible leads.
    www.tradboats.com and also J.Allcock 0161 2237181.
     
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  5. dskira

    dskira Previous Member

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    The best you can find.
    Call Classic Marine or Davey or John Greenaway at Traditional marines supplies, he sell Stockholm pine tar.
    I use a lot of Auson. fantastic.
    Cheers
    Daniel
     
    dskira, Nov 30, 2009
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