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Black locust

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Greg, Jul 29, 2026.

  1. Greg

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    Haven’t had any in a while but this is one two pickup loads. Hard getting into truck but will roll off nice onto splitter arm I hope IMG_3022.jpeg
     
  2. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Sweet! Nice stuff there. :thumbs: Will it be mixed in the big stack or left on its own for real cold days?

    Havent had any I a while myself...if you consider two months a while? :D
     
  3. Greg

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    It will just takes its spot in the pile, but it will be a nice little bonus when I happen to get to it!
     
  4. jo191145

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    You don’t wrap the separate pieces in silk? Heathen :)

    It’s the only wood I separate. In my area it doesn’t just come to you it must be hunted. For that it gets a special home.
     
  5. Backwoods Savage

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    I'll bet you can handle all that very well.
     
  6. buZZsaw BRAD

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    but when you hunt it you get the whole herd! :woodsign: :D
     
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  7. MikeInMa

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    I have 2 face cords of BL.

    Half of one is good to go for '26-'27.

    I use it strictly for overnight burns, mixed with RO. Easy relight in the morning.

    I'm usually home when the woodstove is lit. So I'll be burning a higher percentage of Ash this season. Some of it is past prime, but will burn just fine.
     
  8. Greg

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    Got it split and added a little yellow to the stack

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  9. Ctwoodtick

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    Beautiful sight right there
     
  10. metalcuttr

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    Nice bunch of firewood there Greg!
     
  11. metalcuttr

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    I always thought of "Black Locust" as a chainsaw wielding Super Hero. Must be the alter ego of several our members at least. buZZsaw BRAD and Greg come immediately to mind! There are others who begin to morph when they encounter a black locust score!:bug:

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  13. Greg

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    First year I have ever stacked the next year pile. leanto holds 17 cords and I believe the next year pile is at 21.5, I have one more pick up load of BL to get next week, and then see if I get any arborist calls
     
  14. T.Jeff Veal

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    Nice work. Nice BL and stacks