While pine resin is very useful in its own right as an essential ingredient in glues, pine oil has its own uses, and must be refined in a different way.

While completing that process, you can also make some great charcoal from what's left of the pine tree. Learn how in the video below.

This is a great tip for those who wish to learn more about traditional skills to make their homesteading even more off the grid. This oil is an excellent sealant for woods and will help to keep your tools and buildings from succumbing to the elements.

Not only will this keep them viable for much longer, allowing you to pass them down to your children, it's also a much more environmentally responsible method for wood preservation than modern sealants made up of complex chemicals.

This is an excellent video with some great tips we can't wait to try.