ba-1
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About how many ricks of wood are there in a semi load of logs ??
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There's this guy I know... some sort of distant cousin... his name is Rick and he drives a Semi...
So I guess there's just one "Rick" in a Semi load of logs delivered by him.
So I guess there's just one "Rick" in a Semi load of logs delivered by him.
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a "rick" is half a cord. a cord is 128 cu ft. so that's 64 cu ft. now if you know the length,width,height of the trailer..............................:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
haveawoody
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What if Ricky Ricardo and Lucy delivered a rick of wood?
Would that be 3 ricks of wood or wood that be 1 rick of wood and Two Rick's ?
Would that be 3 ricks of wood or wood that be 1 rick of wood and Two Rick's ?
Who's Rick?
zogger
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I would have guessed a rick is one third cord.
I have no idea how many cord to a big semi load. 12???
In Michigan you can get a 20 full cord load of 100" long logs, on eleven axles, usually a straight truck and pup. Not sure about Indiana load limits. The term 'rick' is not used very often in S.W. MI, so not really sure how much that is either. Pricing here $/cord x number of cords of logs you order.
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ba-1
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Ye I know guys AutoCorrect speller On my iPhone
Some simple math
8 x 50 x 8 = 3200 cu ft
3200 / 64 = 50 ricks.
That assumes that a "rick" is half a cord and that the semi-load is 8' x 50' x 8' and loaded to the gills by someone who is sober. :msp_sneaky:
8 x 50 x 8 = 3200 cu ft
3200 / 64 = 50 ricks.
That assumes that a "rick" is half a cord and that the semi-load is 8' x 50' x 8' and loaded to the gills by someone who is sober. :msp_sneaky:
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ba-1
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I am Re doing the water lines All mom and dads Hardy H2 It was Put in Without insulated pex So when I get done it will have It. They burned approximately 50 to 53 Pick up full That was Barely up to the bed rail. They are getting a semi load And I was trying to figure out how far That will take them through the winter
MrWhoopee
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You must first define a "rick". Apparently, in some parts of the country, a rick is 1/2 cord. In other parts, a rick is a face cord, also an undefined quantity. The question you need to ask is "how many cords...?" The cord (128 cu. ft.) is the only standardized and legal unit of measurement for firewood. That's why you're getting so much sh*t about ricks.
Yep. "Rick" is an undefined amount. A "rick" of anything can be anything from 3 pieces to infinity as long is it is only one piece wide.
sure would like to see all those bogus Ricks, face cords, bush cords, loads, etc die out and everybody using "cord" - then there would be no question as to how much wood is there.
That is especially true when corresponding on a semi professional site.
Harry K
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A rick is halfway between a smidgen and a butt-load. Buy the butt-load and save the leftover for next year.
woodchuck357
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Although a rick is not a legal unit of measurement, it is the most common way wood is sold around here. If you start talking cords most folks will tell you they want fire wood not pulpwood. A rick is a stack 4 feet high and 8 feet long by what ever length the customer asks for. 16 inch pieces would make a rick 1/3 of a cord, 24 inch pieces would make a rick 1/2 of a cord.
A cord is also not an exact measurement of the amount of heat you are buying, it is the amount of wood that is stacked in a 128 cubic of space. Usually contains from 70 to 90 cubic feet of wood.
You should buy wood measured by weight, species, and exact moisture content!
A cord is also not an exact measurement of the amount of heat you are buying, it is the amount of wood that is stacked in a 128 cubic of space. Usually contains from 70 to 90 cubic feet of wood.
You should buy wood measured by weight, species, and exact moisture content!
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Davej_07
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So you're saying a "Rick" could be a 1/3 of a cord.....or it could be 1/2 cord.
I think I'll just stay in the dark ages and call a cord a cord. Lol
Dave
CRThomas
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My area we call a rick a rank which is a 4 ft by 8 ft by 16 inchs which is a 1/3 of a cord I get 18 ranks on a ten wheeler. They can't haul 18 ton do to there off loader on the truck
I buy logs on a ten wheeler
My area we call a rick a rank which is a 4 ft by 8 ft by 16 inchs which is a 1/3 of a cord I get 18 ranks on a ten wheeler. They can't haul 18 ton do to there off loader on the truck
Around here, a self loader hauling green birch will bring you between 8.5 and 10 cords. All depends on how straight the logs are, how good the operator of the crane is, and if he alternates the butts and tops while he is loading. It also depends on whether or not he cares about getting caught being overloaded.
On my Semi I can carry 12 cords of green birch before I am in overweight territory.
On my Semi I can carry 12 cords of green birch before I am in overweight territory.
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I only do Ash bundled firewood cost me about $15.00 a rank I sell it in bundles for $225.00 a rank.
blackdogon57
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$15? You must put a low value or your time and labour.
zogger
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He buys it for 15 bucks bulk, however much a rank is in cubic feet. He makes bundles, then resells, and winds up with $225 for that $15 worth of wood. Seems like a good enough turn around for making the bundles up.
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