I've burned wood a little bit for the past 11 years, but my old fireplace was just for looks...put out very little heat. My wife's parents who live next door to us are major wood burners
I actually do have a moisture meter, but it's a cheaper one and I'm not too sure I can trust it. I plan to get a better one soon.
Yeah I've cut everything with the 290. It has an 18" bar. I did get a 20 to help me buck up the rest of that 32" oak. I've kinda put that one on the back burner for the moment since it's so big (to me anyway) and on a pretty steep hill. My lil 290 is getting it done, but slowly. I did pick up a husky 240 refurb for limbing and other light work. Just got it Friday.
Nice set up & Great pictures. As hot as your Summer's get, oak might dry enough to burn, but season it 2 years, Am betting you'll notice a big difference, more usable BTUs (yes)
Welcome! This pic makes me sad. from-firewood-to-ash-shovel-handle You could make a small fortune if that were milled into lumber.
Welcome to the family davidlandon. This is a great group of people here with loads of information and ideas that are very willing to share and help anyway they possibly can. You'll love it here! Keep the pics coming.
Welcome to the forum davidlandon Yes, those big bills will quickly turn our love toward wood heat. However, I fear this could be one more story about someone getting into heating with wood but not properly prepared. Yet, you are obsessed with getting firewood that that is ideal!!!! But realize please that oak, in particular holds its moisture a long, long time. Most want 3 years for properly drying it but then it has to be ideal drying conditions too. Split is the first factor then it is best to stack out in the open air as the air circulation is the biggest key to drying wood. Sunshine will definitely help as will very warm air. We stack the wood in the open and will not move into a shed until it has been outdoors top covered for 3 years. Here is some good reading that someone has already referred you to: Primer on Woodburning by Backwoods Savage On the 290, that is a good saw and will last many years. We have one that is now about 15 years old and it does just fine. I've thought about putting a 20" bar on it but still procrastinating on that one as the 16" bar has always done us a good deed. Now about those pictures. I doubt you'll ever hear of anyone complaining about too many pictures on this forum.
Thanks for the wise advice. Yes I am new to burning wood as my main heat source, but I've been burning wood for 11 years. I have learned that most of what I've been doing in the past was wrong haha. I've had my 290 for 12 years and have never had a problem with it. I'm hoping it'll last another 12. Thanks again for telling me how it is and passing on your knowledge. Everyone has been so welcoming, I feel like I'm a part of the family already. Glad everyone likes pics cuz I like taking them.
As another Dave has already mentioned... Welcome aboard Dave from yet another Dave! Nice pics. I thought the same thing as The Wood Wolverine once I saw that curly grain in the firewood! Would've made a great tabletop!
Welcome! Looks like you have been getting after it and making great progress. Dry wood is the key!!! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Welcome to the forum - were you can get likes for your piles, likes for your ash and ask how long your wood should be.
