Thanks BS, master of stacking!! Just so you all know, I build my crib ends slightly out of plumb to the inside. That makes them more stable as the wood dries and shrinks. I used to lay them up perfectly plumb, but found my new method better, although it doesn't look quite as good. Edit: I was once at BS's place and found one of his stacks falling over and took a pic of it. But he made delete as too incriminating. Even the "Master Stacker" is not infallible. Come April we can inspect his stacks. what do you think?, EricVW, Turbodiesel? Are you guys in?
well I know the porch is level.. and the door is square but because our winters are so variable. .. and wood is stored 150 yards away... I put all wood on covered deck.. and only go back to process when safe.... we got an inch of ice today.. sleet snow etc..
Nice BTU's you have there tfdchief you'll be relaxing and enjoying those at some point I am sure! It will be nice on those cold winter nights!
Awesome stacks Chief Yea We old retired folks can still get it done, a little slower but still ( or more ) gratifying.
Always enjoy seeing pics of your stacks tfdchief as they are so neat and tidy. It really shows what you can do on a city lot. I like your cribbing hint about stacking off plumb towards the inside (if that makes any sense). Ive done this as well but sometimes I still end up with a wonky stack that doesnt do as its told.
Yep it all burns, I took down 60+ foot standing dead pine, it was right on my property line where the kids play so I cut up all the limbs used them as Kindling, bucked , split and burned it for a few days with these mild temps. moisture content was 12% I think that's OK for pine, I was pretty impressed with the burn cuz i never used pine for anything but kindling and I got to save on burning some hardwood!
Thanks Sean. I have an 85X100 ft lot, so space is a premium. Mimi and I always wanted a wooded place in the country but could never afford it. There aren't many places like that in flat Central IL, so they go for big bucks. So I just try to enjoy my little world. I've planted Oaks, Cedars, and lots of other stuff in my little woods. But I still get 8 to 9 cords stacked there too. As you probably have seen in my pics, I like mostly small stacks, randomly scattered on the East end of my back yard. It looks better Mimi says. Then there is usually another cord or 2 in the wood shed. So I do ok on my small lot. Hey, you have to "love what you got" and I do, and thank God for it. Many have far less. Chief
Good for you! 'Cause it does all burn! I do have to admit that it is easier in retirement. The load doesn't have to last until I get home anymore. Rather, I'm usually sitting in front of the stove thinking I wish that load would get done so I can put more wood on the fire.
Not so Chief!!!!!!!! Here they are. FWIW, this is the time I did the experiment of not covering wood. The stacks did get a bit sloppy for sure and the wood did burn okay but it did not give the btu that the wood should have. It was a combination of ash and oak.
Also, I've been to the Chief's place and can verify he does a great job with his firewood. He also does some nice grilling!
Of course you all know I just like to give my good friend a rough time. He truley is the " Master Stacker". Chief
