A buddy of mine called last week and asked if I was interested in some more firewood. Of course I am! A coworker of his built a new house on 5 acres a couple years ago. They cut down a bunch of trees for the house and recently cleared a large area for their barn. Property is 10-12 min from me and could drive right up to the logs. Cut them to 16", hand split with my X27 and loaded up. The owner was very nice and said call him if I want anymore. I said I will 100% be back. App said it is Shumard oak. Looks a little different then the northern red oak I got recently. I split it small and got a little less than a 1/2 cord. Hopefully I can get some more to finish off the stack.
Some nice wood there. Looks like you made a good connection! Never have heard of Shumard oak before. As stated, let it dry multiple years and you'll be pleasantly surprised when you burn it. I try to give mine at least 18 months and two Summers if that's the case. I never knew oak took multiple years to dry until I joined FHC.
This stuff was wet and heavy! Hopefully I can burn it after two summers. Their neighbor had a beech tree come down. And it is laying close to their driveway. He is going to ask for permission for me to remove it. I have never had beech before. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Another pet peeve of mine with oak...heavy when wet/green. Most average burners use it after a year IME as a seller. Beech better than oak and dries in a year. Some FHCers will take beech over oak, myself included. Hopefully you get it. Always fun to score a wood you've never had before.
Nice score, I just added Oak species to the app I'm working on yesterday, here's the northern and the shumard, pretty close:
Nord that is great information! This Shumard looked just a tad different then the northern red oak I got last week. Never thought about the different variations. As far as firewood, I don't think it matters. I use an app called Picture This to identify things. It isn't perfect, works better with leaves or plants then just tree bark.
That could be possible if it is handled right. It would help if split a little on the small side. Also, when stacking, don't try for picture perfect stacking. Intentionally stack it a little loose so it can move through good. Naturally, stack it in sunlight and definitely where wind can give it a boost. Good luck.
Since we are on the topic, here is what the Picture This app came up with. Shumard Red Oak Northern Red Oak
