Heard saw running across the way, just like I did two weeks ago. Two doors down from where I scored the red maple tree crew was taking down a huge tree. I wandered down and inquired, it was a willow. I said no, thanks... but he took my info because they might drop off a load of better stuff in the future. After a little Google research, I am ok with my decision to turn down free btus. I have limited space and keeping willow dry is just too much of a PITA for my yard. Also in other news, picked up some chaps to up my PPE game. Da chips are gonna fly this weekend.
Coworker has two hazard trees that I will help him drop in the near future. Large spruce trees. Probably won't take the wood because it is too far to haul and too big to man handle. I don't have my knuckle boom trailer done yet.
Bingo! Free btus are one thing but if you have to be wise with your space then its best to pass. I guess for some it can be a benefit because it dries quicker and they have the space to store it allowing better wood the time to dry . Another downside to low btu woods is it will take you just as much time to process it as the higher btu stuff. I have tons of free wood all around me and can pick which kind of trees to take. There is lots of aspen available that is easy pickings but why would I grab that if I can grab a lodgepole pine or better yet some fir or larch? Good on you for picking up the chaps I spent years cutting without them but for three years now the saw doesnt run unless the chaps are on. Never had an accident but there's always next time!
Having never burnt it, you have not missed a thing. You are also right in that it can stink bad. When I cut a willow, it lays right there until it rots. Fortunately we don't have many.
Getting cut is just not my thang, I am always in the better safe than sorry camp. They are Husqvarna blue ones, hot but will be perfect when the temps drop.
The chaps do look better with bar oil, dirt, and chips all over them. Cutting branchy stuff is what I like them for, today I attacked the pile of red maple in my driveway cutting it to stove length.
They are also fantastic for leg protection in thick brush! Its cool how you can just power through it all!
Yeah I bet. We cant grow them here but I grew up in Vancouver and picked lots of blackberries. You sure can get wounded pickin em!
I have found that with most wood once it is dried out good you no longer get much of an odor from it.
To make up for my denial of firewood yesterday, I stopped this morning at my favorite spot to scrounge. I stuffed the Jeep with pine, locust, and a smidge of ash, all while a glorious Sunrise was developing. Time to go unload, nothing spectacular so I skipped the pics. You will see it on the stacks soon! I have calculated and I have almost 2 full cords c/s/s total combined on my property. Rough estimate of 3-4 more cords logs and rounds to go through, at least. Hard to say until it is cut, split, and stacked. Species included are ash, black locust, cherry, pear, red maple, with a tiny bit of oak & elm. Oh yeah, pine too but I cut that for fatwood. P.S. Noodling is fun, must be the Italian in me... love me some noodles.
I love anything made with flour. Add some olive oil and garlic.....you've got a meal. Maybe a little butter and Parm........... Keep grabbin' that firewood!
