In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

IVE DIED AND GONE TO FIREWOOD HEAVEN

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  1. Stoveshamster

    Stoveshamster

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    Going to be a lot of pictures here. Enjoy.
    I’m very fortunate to be able to hoard at a few golf courses. I’ve been hitting one hard and being very selective because I’m limited in space. Here’s some examples of what’s laying around. See how many types of wood you can ID!!
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    2C19E623-AEB5-48A6-AC26-04A44CAF40D2.jpeg 33FADA24-5F11-490E-A777-83BD04D7C2B0.jpeg 2C761518-E411-478B-8ECE-2D3717652BDA.jpeg 878E086E-CA4A-4D41-8681-7609B31703BF.jpeg D32090CC-0770-4470-ACC4-C90C76B73819.jpeg The next picture is what I took today. Cherry and maple. Then after that the stuff I left behind already cut to 16” lengths since I don’t like to burn the stuff.
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    And this picture is the white oak I’m going back for in the morning.
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  2. MikeInMa

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    Grab as much as you can. How far do you need to travel?
     
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    Youve got a smorgasbord going on there!! Very Nice.
     
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  4. lukem

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    That's black locust, not white oak. Even better. Unless you are talking about the picture below it....that's pin oak...not as good as white but still good.

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  5. Stoveshamster

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    Yes I meant the one below it. I know what locust is since I don’t burn it. I put that in there for Brad.
     
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    The one below it is pin oak.
     
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    The wood is a 30 second drive from my job (I go on my lunch break) and 10 miles (all highway) from my home.
     
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    Never heard of pin oak. Gamble and tan yes but never pin
     
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    It has the tell-tale spots from shed branches that have healed over. It is in the red oak family.
     
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    Why they cutting all these trees? What a score. You the only one?
     
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    Golf Courses hate trees. They want sun for the grass not shade. Works for me. There are two of us with access. However I hook up my friends whenever they need. This Saturday taking 5 guys 3 saws. Going to load up 4 pickup trucks and a jeep
     
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    What is your reasoning for not burning black locust?
     
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    I like to leave the door open a lot of the time when I’m home. I really don’t like the smell of burning locust nor do I like the look of the flame. And yes I know it’s heat value is way up there. I just prefer oak, maple, cherry, beech and hickory
     
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    As good of a reason as any!! He has a hoard!!
     
  16. Ron T

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    To each their own. Hoard on :salute:
     
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    Not everyone is a fan of the Yellow Anthracite Wood. I happen to be but for me it's a new novelty thing that I've only discovered since I joined the forum. I'll continue to go after it sporadically but my eyes are starting to wander towards another high BTU 2 year seasoning time species ~ Hickory. I see enough of it around but it's not often I get the opportunity to cut it.
     
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    I love me some hickory too. Of all the wood it’s the one I have the least experience with.
     
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    I have been loading the stove with beech and black locust at night. Not sure which one wears the crown around here.
     
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    Locust definitely isn't a great smelling wood when it burns. I definitely wouldn't want it in a fireplace. Its bad enough in my fire pit when I burn scraps and cut offs
     
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