Firewood sales have slowed down the last few days, but inventory buildup is going full throttle. About 135 face cords of white oak and hickory in the woodyard as of today. Over 40K of inventory. Think I need 100 cords to cover this year's demand. Spent half of the day top covering most of my firewood with roofing underlayment.
Think it would have been smart to put the metal pad down before moving stove into place. Save having to move it a 2nd time.
Ah a hearth pad should get you into code compliance. As far as clearance to combustibles under the stove goes. I do remember you saying that you have sold 8 houses thanks for the reminder tho.
You got a company that works largely on tips to tip you as well? Between that and building up your inventory so quickly you are Chuck Norris in the firewood industry! Great job .
No, most of what I am purchasing is 9-12 months old. After a month of re-splitting and stacking, it is reading in the 13-15 moisture range. I am about nine months ahead of selling. So bone dry stuff is what leaves my woodyard. About 150 face cords of hickory and white oak stacked in the woodyard.
Let me be clear, I am banking major bucks from my one dude operation. Some might think I am over the top in my postings, but just letting the firewood community know what can be accomplished when you go full throttle.
Yep, the fabricator said the pad should be powder coated and ready in a few days. So hoping to punch through the roof and place the stove in its resting place on Wednesday. Have some special 3 year old oak I will burn on the initial burn.
Keep up the good work you’re doing! Even if there’s a guy who’s a bit over the top on his posts in Tennessee, I’m not sure how that affects me.
I am a firewood dork, so have read my Lopi stove manual twice about how to break it in to cure the paint and door gasket. Serious burners have a three year inventory from what I read. I am on the 15 year plan.
Sold 257 ricks last year and have doubled my sales so far this year. I have a massive inventory, but not enough.
I wouldn't call your postings over the top. They are inspiring and educational. What's your secret to going full throttle?
Nsshvillians have impeccable taste in what they choose to burn in their stoves. They truly set the standard for wood burners.
Being fit and motivated to succeed in whatever I do. I spent 26 years as a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diver, but always wanted to have my own business eventually in retirement. I love producing and selling high quality firewood.
If I may ask, why didn't you stay in the Navy and get to O-7, 8 or 9? You could have kicked back, got that $125,000 retirement and went to the gym all day and Vacation after? I did 27 years 8 Navy, 19 USCG. I went till I was 55 years old until I couldn't pass the Weight and PT, breaking your neck and having your knees drained twice/three times a year didn't help either, "Ship board" injury stuff. At your shape at 60, I would have stayed!
