In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday
  1. The Annual Tradition is Back!!!! It's time for our 13th Annual Firewood Hoarders Club Secret Santa Gift Exchange! Deadline is coming fast, sign-ups will be closed on Saturday, November 22nd at Midnight (central time). Get into the Christmas Spirit and join up in the Secret Santa fun by clicking on the link! Official FHC 2025 Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Firewood Hoarders Club

  1. The Wood Shed

    Whether it's pictures of your woodshed or stacks, questions about different species of wood, seasoning times or stacking questions this is the place you want to be.

    1. The Wood Pile

      Here we'll talk about species, seasoning times, your woodstack or woodshed, anything that deals with the firewood you are working on.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: RATS!!!! isaaccarlson, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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    2. The Sawyer Room

      Here's the place where we can talk about our milling adventures-- whether it be milling with an antique roundblade mill, a modern bandmill or a chainsaw mill.
      Discussions:
      508
      Messages:
      8,289
      Latest: Can't get these at the big box. Canadian border VT, Sep 25, 2025
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    3. The Wood Market

      Discuss local firewood deals and rip offs. This is also the place to post firewood ads from craigslist and facebook.
      Discussions:
      366
      Messages:
      9,293
      Latest: Definitely a HVBW. Woodwidow, Nov 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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  2. The Tool Shed

    Be it chainsaws, log splitters, axes, mauls, handsaws, PPE, there'd lots of good information in here.

    1. Chainsaws and Power Equipment

      Chainsaws, splitters, tractors and trucks. If it's got a motor, talk about it here.
      Discussions:
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      Chainsaws and Power Equipment

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      Latest: OK, I'm interested....who has one of these Hypersplit splitters to tell me more? Ohio dave, Nov 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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    2. Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws

      Axes, hatchets, mauls, handsaws-- all non-powered equipment is discussed here.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws

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      Latest: A Wood Splitting /Fiskars Question RichE23ACR, Oct 30, 2025
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  3. Stoves & Wood Burners

    If it burns wood and is used as a heater, this is the place to talk about it!

    1. Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces

      Secondary and catalytic stoves and fireplaces, this is the place to be. Does not include EPA-exempt stoves.
      Discussions:
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      Modern EPA Stoves and Fireplaces

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      Latest: Where to get stove parts??? Burnin Since 1991, Nov 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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    2. OWB's and Gasification Boilers

      Discuss OWB (Outdoor Wood Burners) and boilers.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: Season 15 with the E100 Wood Gun begins. Gasifier, Oct 24, 2025
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    3. Non-EPA Woodstoves and Fireplaces

      From vintage woodstoves to the masonry fireplaces, this is the room for you. Includes modern EPA-exempt stoves.
      Discussions:
      554
      Messages:
      8,066
      Latest: How do I put my wood stove back together? brenndatomu, Oct 18, 2025
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    4. Rocket Stoves & Rocket Mass Heaters

      For discussing rocket stove and rocket mass heater design, builds and advancements.
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      334
      Latest: Stove for a tent firecracker_77, Feb 24, 2024
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  4. The Pellet Pen

    A place for all the pellet pigs to gather!

    1. Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces

      Let some of our pellet appliance experts help you with your stoves, furnaces and other pellet-related heaters.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces

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      Latest: I can not believe I did this! wildwest, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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    2. The Pellet Bag

      Different types and manufacturers of pellets, as well as pellet storage and other topics are discussed here.
      Discussions:
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      The Pellet Bag

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Heating Oil and Wood Pellet Prices About Equal Burnin Since 1991, Nov 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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  5. Fireside Chat

    Have a hobby or passion? Go on a good trip this past week? Building a shed? Check out the forums below, and feel free to add to them. We love to sit around the fire and chat!

    1. The Smokehouse

      If you enjoy outdoor cooking over wood or pellets, you're going to love this room! From outdoor wood-fired pizza ovens to smokers to the famous "keyhole" firepit, we'll talk about all of that in here. Homebrews are welcome too.
      Discussions:
      1,370
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      The Smokehouse

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      Latest: New Offset Smoker Haftacut, Nov 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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    2. The DIY Room

      Need advice and what-not about auto repair, home repair, pouring a concrete pad or whatever? Here's your room! We've got a gaggle of guys with lots of know-how.
      Discussions:
      1,508
      Messages:
      35,961
      Latest: A simple wood shed for a friend T.Jeff Veal, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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    3. The Game Room

      Hunting and fishing, guns and ammo, you can tell your tall tales in here-- but PLEASE refrain from posting gory photos.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      23,159
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      The Game Room

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Deer Season 2024/2025 Will C, Nov 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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    4. Hobbies and Interests

      Be it gardening, photography, hiking, model airplanes, railroading or whatever--talk about your other passions here.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      39,677
      Latest: Reclaiming the 37 year old mantle The Wood Wolverine, Nov 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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    5. Everything Else (off topic)

      This is the place for threads that don't fit elsewhere.
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      Latest: Giz/Emma and everyones pets on the board Woodwidow, Nov 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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  6. Smoke Signals

    Get your message across-- be it a Get-Together (G2G), a competition or just a suggestion for the site, this is the place to be heard.

    1. Bulletin Board

      This is the place to look for rules, site news, and upcoming events such as get-togethers and competitions.
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      6,425
      Latest: Super Cedar discount for FHC Backwoods Savage, Oct 29, 2025
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    2. FHC Classifieds

      List your stuff here, be it for sale, trade, or freebies! Please use the PM system to answer to the classifieds.
      Discussions:
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      FHC Classifieds

      Sub-Forums

      1. Closed Ads

      2. Service Providers

      Latest: Craigslist/Marketplace finds buZZsaw BRAD, Nov 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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    3. Ratings & Reviews

      Like consumer reports, but FHC style.
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      Ratings & Reviews

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wood Stoves and Accessories

        1. Wood Stoves

        2. Chain Saws

        3. Wood Splitters

        4. Firewood Accessories

      2. Pellet Stoves and Accessories

        1. Pellet Burners

        2. Pellet Fuels

        3. Pellet Grills

        4. Pellet Accessories

      3. Other Products

        1. Cooking & BBQ Gear

        2. Firearms

        3. Everything Else

      Latest: Lang 36" Patio Reverse Flow Smoker JD Guy, Jul 16, 2025
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    4. Suggestions & Support

      Help us to make this a better site-- any questions or suggestions regarding the site itself will be addressed here.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      5,270
      Latest: Swag brenndatomu, May 29, 2025
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  7. Military Outpost

    Forums to discuss military matters.

    1. Veterans Information Center

      Veterans helping each other to obtain necessary information to complete military related applications and forms. No chit-chat.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      219
      Latest: Frequently Asked Questions Truckaa, Aug 27, 2025
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    2. As You Were

      Discuss and reminisce about the military life. Civilians welcome.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      1,275
      Latest: WWII American Pride Knothead, Nov 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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