I got some ash dropped off 2 weeks ago from a local tree guy that I recently bumped into at the local deli. I been swinging that X27 fiskars at it a little bit every day. I have some Black Locust and some maple to last me this winter. How long does Ash take to dry? I’m going to need your advice on a county line splitter that doesn’t want to start. I’ll show pics some other time.
Welcome to the forum Jack. Ash makes excellent firewood and it is easy to split. After splitting, get it stacked out in the sun and especially where it gets wind and good air circulation, then top cover it to keep dry. Next year it will be excellent! Good luck. For good advice, look under Forums/The Tool Shed/Chain Saws and Power Equipment. You will get excellent advise there.
That depends on the moisture content. For example, cut some cottonwood and you will find it very heavy. Split and stack it and then lift it next year; very light compared to fresh cut. btw Jack, take a look at the signature line of various folks where they usually list some tools they have or other various information. You might consider adding something for yourself, not it is not mandatory.
Hi, Jack The folks around here have been extremely kind and welcoming. I'm a newbie and my experience has been great
Welcome to the FHC NewYorkNewJack Great to have you! Ash once CSS should dry in a year. Ive heard it will be ready sooner, but i give it a year. If its dead it maybe ready right away. If you have a moisture meter check a fresh split face. Under 20% you're good to go.
Not necessarily. Black locust will be heavy even after many many years dead. Generally the older dead wood gets it turns to punk and gets light. In rot resistant species (white oak, black locust, cherry, black walnut etc) the heartwood will keep its heft and is often prized for firewood among experienced burners. I get rather giddy when i find dead barkless black locust!
Welcome NewYorkNewJack . I have the 30-ton CL with the Kohler motor on it. Never fails to start within a couple of pulls. Keep it simple, check fuel/fuel shut-off, spark and don't forget about oil level if it has the low oil shut-off. Head over to the power equipment and you will get a lot more advice. FYI, I'll try to get a picture of some locust that has been sitting for 5-6 years now. Trust me, it is anything but light.
Welcome to the FHC NewYorkNewJack Most Ash in the area are dead or dying but the trunks can be very wet
That's the case with the ash in my part of MI. Here, however, it's 7%-10% when you split it. I bought a moisture meter just to confirm but it's burning nicely
