Went out and split the rest of the red oak from the last honey hole visit. This finished my two cord stack behind the shed. Was gonna call it quits, but decided to noodle several gnarly logs from the same score. T-storms held off so i ran the 290 until empty. Ran out with two logs left. It was a sweat-o-rama for sure. When i came in after nearly 3 hours seemed like my clothes were wetter with sweat than if they just came out of the washer. Luckily i was in the shade. Total of two cord stack, 3 rows deep. All red oak from the honey hole. Extra splits and noodled logs to be moved to PA along with a mound of shorts/nuggets. (behind blue ladder) I had the last 3'x16' pc of metal roofing from the metal roofing scrounge. and decided to cover part of the stack with it. Several big uglies on top for weight. I may add another row of oak here and use the three other pieces of metal on this stack too. I used them on stacks in my processing area for now. Water will run to the left side and metal hangs over a couple feet. Pile before the last load was processed. 16'x4' double row stack...1 1/3 cord. Ash, sugar maple and cherry. Some basswood between the two rows. Considering adding another row of pallets for 2-3 rows of splits behind this. Will be a pain to stack as its uphill around this pile, but im running out of room for wood. View attachment 216587 1 3/4 cord stack behind house. Ash in front. Ash, sugar maple, beech and cherry in back. So i have 5 +cord at the house. Processing area has another 20-25. 6 cord at my friends. Should i stop hoarding? When pignut hickories fly!
All really nice looking stacks brad! Today was a sweat fest for sure in CT. Be careful to stay mentally sharp in this weather when running the saw. It’s easy to get tired and less careful/ especially when one has the wood processing disease known as hoarding .
actually i did rather well despite sweating so much. I was worse off last weak at the honey hole. Once i get in the "zone" i go like the Energizer bunny for the most part. I seemed to pace myself rather well today instead. A disease it is for sure!
Your obviously still in good health Brad. I walked out the door at 6am this morn thinking I’d get in some work before the heat got oppressive. Felt that humidity and turned right around and went back inside LOL
You’re stacks are awesome! I’m sorry to be “that guy” but I wouldn’t stack wood directly on concrete. I’d put down some boards first.
Just remember to stop for a break and drink some water or if you like the stuff gator aid for the electolites. Also isn't a bad Idea to drink water and/or gator aid any time your working hard. Al
back feels pretty good, some pain and leg tingling. Started PT couple weeks ago. Been wearing brace/support religiously and i like it. Finished that job in Willimantic. Wanted to stop by and see your operation/wood etc...time restrictions & tired.
Ive thought of that, but its my favorite stacking location and space is premium. Wicking action isnt too bad when i unstack though. Ill put some laths down next time.
You didnt criticize, and none was taken! I take the above as a compliment. I kinda knew stacking like that was not the best idea, but did it anyhow.
For how long ? I'd share, but then I might feel horrible critiquing a critique. However, considering stacking on concrete, meh.
Not all concrete is created equal In this case we have an 8” or so slab poured on a foundation. Should be zero wicking of water from underneath/groundwater. Add the low roof over the top to help keep rain off and that concrete is basically just picking up ambient moisture from air. All in all besides the air space it’s probably a very close comparison to wood to wood contact.
In this case there is no basement or crawl space. That is the efficiency apartment attached to the house. The overhang is the loft floor. Roof above adds an additional foot. It faces west, the trees and hill block any driving rain, so its well sheltered. The biggest problem is when the gutter spills over.
