Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Backyard Lumberjack]

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ever split it with a log splitter?...

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Ok I lied its a 94. I know its as old as one of my kids... Just forget which one.


Odometer when purchased.

Its not perfect but its a cutie.

in all sense of the word: a cream puff!

I had assumed u bot it new. garaged it during winters. etc. how long have u had it? I see a bi-fold door in background... another large bldg. to L, u at the airport? keep it in a hangar?

 

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in all sense of the word: a cream puff!

I had assumed u bot it new. garaged it during winters. etc. how long have u had it? I see a bi-fold door in background... another large bldg. to L, u at the airport? keep it in a hangar?

It was an estate sale. The old boy who had it was big into airplanes. Flying Eagles youth ECT... He had a couple cool cars too. Even the hanger sold. Real good auction. The truck was a project he hadn't gotten around to before his health went south. Which is cool I like it more original then modded.

 

[MustangMike]

I have not split any of it yet, but I was thinking either Butternut or Mulberry, but did not have Locust on my mind.

Will have to go back and look again, and maybe get a pic, but today was too dang busy, and every time I think I have some time the phone rings.

I went out to do just one Tax Return and come home to 6 phone messages! Guess I can't complain!

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

I have not split any of it yet, but I was thinking either Butternut or Mulberry, but did not have Locust on my mind.

Will have to go back and look again, and maybe get a pic, but today was too dang busy, and every time I think I have some time the phone rings.

I went out to do just one Tax Return and come home to 6 phone messages! Guess I can't complain!

'tis the season!

 

[James Miller]

If its not still live when cut cherry dries pretty fast once its opened up. Sure do love the smell!

That cherry was cut 2 weeks ago but was down and off the ground for 2 years before that. Could probably be burned now if I had to.

It was almost like a spring day today, walked the dogs in a t-shirt after work. More rain coming our way unfortunately in PA.

I want enough rain to get the salt off the roads. I've been getting the itch to get the bike out with this warm weather.

 

[95custmz]

ever split it with a log splitter?...

Nope. Don't own a log splitter. I'm sure a log splitter could handle it, it's not as tough as elm. LOL

 

[James Miller]

I have not split any of it yet, but I was thinking either Butternut or Mulberry, but did not have Locust on my mind.

Will have to go back and look again, and maybe get a pic, but today was too dang busy, and every time I think I have some time the phone rings.

I went out to do just one Tax Return and come home to 6 phone messages! Guess I can't complain!

Mulberry would be highlighter yellow when fresh cut. Don't know much about the other suggestions.

 

[bigfellascott]

does the axe in the pix mean u intend to hand split that? I have not heard of peppermint wood. peppermint candy canes. and I have peppermint in my herb garden. does it have a peppermint smell to it at all? wondering...

Yeah mate it's got a bit of a peppermint type smell to it (leaves more so) and yeah it all gets split by hand.

 

[square1]

So I have some standing dead Maple that are in the bottom of the slough/gully. Tall few branches nice to work with.

But... They seem to be infested with powder beetles. I cut some last year and it was 1st in last out. Was like handling flour bags and my fear was infesting the wood shed.

Is there a way to kill them? My guess is best leave em to the wood peckers...

Sawmill operators deal worth PPB a lot. I think a Borax solution, but you could read up on it atvthe other COUGH (ForestryForum) COUGH forum I won't mention by name.
With a few exceptions, i.e. EAB, most insect infestations happen in dead / dying trees rather than healthy ones.

When I dropped the Black Walnut I had to cut a few good size limbs from another tree to get it to drop. The bark did not look much different, but the wood is a yellowish brown.

Anyone have any idea what I cut? The tree seemed to have several near vertical trunks about 8" in diameter.

From the description my guess is mulberry.

 

[JustJeff]

There was a beech and a birch growing side by side in the forest. Over time a sapling grew up between them. The beech and the birch got talking and were trying to figure out if it was a son of a beech or a son of a birch. Just then a woodpecker flew up, so they asked him if he could tell them with his keen sense of taste. The woodpecker flew over to the sapling and had a taste. He said "It's neither a son of a beech or a son of a birch but it's the finest piece of ash I've ever sunk my pecker into!"
Ahahahahahaha!!!

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[farmer steve]

Split some sycamore that came with the free walnut last summer. DO NOT take this wood if you don't have a Hydro splitter. I split elm yesterday that was easier to split.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

Split some sycamore that came with the free walnut last summer. DO NOT take this wood if you don't have a Hydro splitter. I split elm yesterday that was easier to split.View attachment 713262

I've never run into any of it, but I've read that Sycamore is very difficult to split. Man does that look fugly. Is it any easier to split if it is frozen, green, or well seasoned? Or is it just a f**ker no matter when it's split?

 

[md1486]

Split some sycamore that came with the free walnut last summer. DO NOT take this wood if you don't have a Hydro splitter. I split elm yesterday that was easier to split.View attachment 713262

I got one face cord of sycamore this summer, I'll never take that again until I get a 20+ tons splitter. It was so big when I get it from the tree company it was already in quarters. That was a PITA to split.

 

[woodchip rookie]

If the logs dry for a year is it easier?

 

[md1486]

If the logs dry for a year is it easier?

Yes I think so, but I wanted to split it this summer to dry it quicker. Im gonna burn it next winter

 

[farmer steve]

I've never run into any of it, but I've read that Sycamore is very difficult to split. Man does that look fugly. Is it any easier to split if it is frozen, green, or well seasoned? Or is it just a f**ker no matter when it's split?

If the logs dry for a year is it easier?

Stuff doesn't last to long once it's on the ground. I have split some that was dry but it was like balsa wood. This was green cut this summer. Maybe split better half dry.

 

[U&A]

Win for you !
As far as I know , fire kills fungus ...

But the spores still get in the air.

Last summer there was some weeds in the fire pit. I was splitting wood about 30 yards away from it when my wife lit a fire in it. Within minutes i had an allergic reaction to the the weeds that were burning. I do have a rag weed allergy. Must have been it.




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[MustangMike]

OK you yellow wood guys, what is this? Don't think it is Black Locust, but don't have much knowledge of Honey Locust … etc.

When I cut it, it was more yellow, a little browner today.

 

[farmer steve]

MULBERRY!!!!