I read that cutting certain trees were bad luck. Not exactly burning bark but I wonder if any realities of burning certain shrubs or trees is actually bad. Just don’t remember which ones produce some poisonous smoke...
For some species of wood, I’d not doubt this. Basically like putting shingles in a fire being usually thin within an inch or so.
Many old timers would not burn bark inside their stoves or fireplaces. Then again, most of those old timers wouldn’t burn a stick of wood with bark on it either. I wonder why? Flame away...
A gentleman Woodsman name "Nasty Nate the Great" just made Stoveaclaus a whole bunch of PERFECT kindling. Pics coming soon. As I stated before, kindling is the unsung hero of the Stovesman Community.
For kindling I use oak pallet flat boards. I set a stop on my 18" band saw then cut them into 6" lengths. From here they get split into bit sized pieces ideal for starting the stove. I have a couple of 50 gallon plastic barrels where I store kindling then transfer them to the wood box as needed...
If bark is falling off I knock it off before bringing it inside. My superstition is my wife will get upset with a mess that could be avoided quickly and easily.
Small pc of firewood from being split and hardwood scraps from woodworking. I started the stove with a small amount of plywood scraps this morning. Got a good idea that's not a good thing to do but don't no all the reasons.
Plywood has chemicals/ glue in it in order to make it more durable. Im not an expert on it but i do know that i wouldnt burn too much of it unless really necessary. Once in a while wont kill anyone. ASNR
I go to help a couple other kids out and when i return Nathan tells me that he’s throwing all the notty pieces out because he only wants me to burn perfect wood. The kid just gets it.
I save the scraps from the splitter, along with all the noodles I can get in a IBC tote tank. Along with them I have someone who leaves me scraps from a wood shop, I'm not sure who, but I'll thank them if I'm ever home when they drop them off. I like noodles the best, they light with a match and burn hot
I save all the arborvitae and ornamental cedar rounds we cut and split them up for kindling.......best kindling I've ever used. I usually split those logs into 1" thick "boards" and stack them in the loft of the barn, when I need kindling, I get a few boards and split them into slivers. I usually only need it in the fall and spring shoulder seasons, once the weather gets cold the fires never go out.
