Wow, I had no idea about the box elder . I only had a couple pieces that were more less rejects to the previous owner and so I figured what the heck, free BTU's . They were like 13 or 14 inches x18 so I figured perfect ! get 'em split and stacked ,throw 'em on the pile and they'll be ready by fall. Which BTW were a b^%## to split with a 10 lb mall and go devil axe. Oh well live and learn. Thanks again for all the info,I literally learn something new every day on this forum.
Fanatical 1 is right! That boxelder is special. It is called flamed boxelder and is valuable. A skilled woodturner (which I am not) can make some pretty cool things out of that, including knife handles, deer grunt tubes, duck calls, pens-- you name it. If i were you, i would be looking into selling it. There are several on line sites with people looking for this type of wood. I would LOVE to have a knife handle turned from that wood. I'm not sure you realize what you have there.
Like I said earlier I had no idea of what this wood was worth. Hell,I'd trade it for some seasoned Black Locust .Not picky here just a fair trade would suffice.Thanks again for the info and advice.
I wish we had some pretty wood like box elder and osage orange here. Instead, we have exciting stuff like sugar maple, beech, hickory and ironwood......not that I don't like those woods.....but I'd love to have some really fine looking wood. Oh...and, sorry, I got distracted. A very warm welcome to the site.
LOL It's all good ! BTU's is the name of the game ! Now if I can get me some 3 year old seasoned Black Locust or maybe a little Hedge ...dream on bro..We get what we can get when your a scrounger. Best luck to all none the less!
Lot of good people on here, with good advice. I have learned a lot by asking questions and reading posts from others. It would be hard to find a place with more cumulative wood knowledge than this site. Welcome aboard, you'll like it here.
Not going too bad,how about you ? Temporary lay off so I am spending time doing yard work and yeah,scrounging and hoarding some BTU's. I am around the Leader Heights area about 12 miles from the line.
Good to be productive. I'm trying to get a good wood supply from some bud nippers in the area, but no real luck so far. I have a few places to cut so have not pushed the issue a lot. If I do I'll keep you in mind.
