I split this piece of oak on 11/2, weighed it and put it on my hearth. It measures about 3x5x14 inches. It started at 3775 grams (8.3 lbs). 19 days later it has lost 665 grams (1.5 lbs) or 2 beers. That is about 20% of its weight. Sticking my moisture meter into it I still get readings in the high 20's on the outside, who knows what it reads on the inside. Its hard to realize how much water is in wood. I certainly wouldn't pour 24 oz. of water on a fire but that (and more) is what you would be doing if you tried to burn this green.
Nice test, I always appreciate numerical data. Nice, blockular split too. Did you measure the MC when you first split it?
So...how much moisture was in it after 19 days. I wonder what it would be after a couple months when most firewood sellers call the wood seasoned.
I didn't have time to carefully read your post, but I gather from the photo that you have replaced the water in your wood with beer. I can't decide if that is pure genius or just a waste of beer. I'll try it next time I have extra beer.
To quote the Irishman when asked to pour a bottle of whisky over his friend's grave: "Do ya mind if I filter it through me kidneys first?"
Amazing to think some of the big rounds have more than a 5 gallon bucket of water Inside them. It is very noticeable when handling fresh cut birch , Then handle some 2 year seasoned birch. About 50% water when fresh cut An 80 lb round, 40 lbs, is water
So I just returned from the big DC affair and learned at one seminar that all wood is at 54% when cut and needs 6 months to dry.....
And now it is on the internet so we all know that it is true. Yippee, that oak that I stacked up on June 1 needs just a few more days and it'll be ready to go....
I can't imagine that all wood is exactly 54%. I've cut wood and noticed different amounts of moisture on the ends. Obviously, I'm not saying anything everyone isn't thinking...
Em college educated folks sure do know how to talk. To bad they just get educated but don''t get to learn anything.
