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

A little Sunday afternoon fun. You can never have enough

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Stoveshamster, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Stoveshamster

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    Tons of Construction in my neighborhood. The construction crews throw away all the 14-16” ends of their 2 by 12 boards they frame out the house with. I ask if I can take me and have more than I could ever use. Today I made enough kindling to last half a season for me.
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  2. metalcuttr

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    Don't make kindling out of all of them. The full pieces, stacked tight in the stove, will provide a long, even heat! Great score!
     
  3. Stoveshamster

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    Been there done that. Thanks for the advice
     
  4. Stoveaclaus

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    Nice scoop hamster and I'd be splitting these another 3-4 times.:salute:

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  6. Stoveshamster

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    They are AT MOST 1” by 2”. Plenty thin enough

    except for the 2X4s to the left. Those were left large on purpose to go on top of the kindling
     
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  7. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Looks like you could heat with framing lumber by itself. It is ashamed to see it go to waste. I used to love raiding construction dumpsters of scrap wood. Maybe Stoveaclaus ' students can split more for you?!
     
  8. Stoveshamster

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    Don’t need em
     
  9. Stoveaclaus

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    Im doing my best to create stovesmen of the future.
     
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    Nasty Nate. STOVESMEN of the future
     
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    I burn lots of pieces of lumber. I love it. Just feed the stove every 2 hours!
     
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    What is a Stovesman?
     
  13. buZZsaw BRAD

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    I believe its the Long Island version of a burner/hoarder???
    AWHNR!
     
  14. Stoveshamster

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    Someone who takes pride in hoarding, splitting, stacking and burning wood. A person that enjoys good old fashioned work and the satisfaction of heating their house with blood sweat and tears while enjoying a beverage or three
     
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    A stovesman makes a decision to create a lifestyle of happiness for himself. A stovesman never rests. A stovesman helps others process. A stovesman is not lazy. A stovesman enjoys tools and machines.
     
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    ...trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
     
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    A STOVESMAN will “play dumb” or “impersonate” a worker on a job site to take wood that they know they would be denied if they ask?
     
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    Sounds like a shot at me but “he’ll yeah” I’d do that. As a matter of fact you just inspired me to do it now. I’ll let you know how it goes :D
     
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    Actions speak louder than words....