[Cob] Questions about Lime

[Amanda Peck]

I had the same problem with bags of hydrated lime.  The local farm bureau 
co-op doesn't carry it, neither does that of the county to the south.  Big 
box hardware/building supplies, ditto.  I could have driven down to a lime 
kiln a little over a hundred miles away.

Then I discovered that, at least in the spring, the TSC (Tractor Supply 
Company) has or can get it.  Then some people newly moved into the county to 
the north were puzzled that I ever had any trouble, because THEIR county's 
farm bureau co-op always has it.  So ask around.

Mortar mix has the same disadvantage as your local clay--not much 
flexibility.  I think I'd buy some of whichever--clay or sand--you think 
you're more likely to need (sand, I'd guess)
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Karen Clouston writes (snipped):

I'm having trouble finding a place to buy lime (although I haven't looked 
much beyond the
big-box hardware stores). In my search though, I've found a mortar mix
which is something like 1 part type S lime, 1 part portland cement, and
six parts fine sand. Do you think I could use that instead?


I know that buying these things separately will allow me more room to
play with various mixes, so maybe that's the way to go. Thought I would
ask though.

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