No snow, rain, or wind. I like it to be above freezing but I have cut below zero. I like it to be 70 or under but I have cut when it was in the 90s. Whenever the work is there I'll do it but I do enjoy fall (low humidity, usually in the 50s-60s) for cutting and splitting.
20-50 degrees is ideal for me. A quilted flannel and non insulated gloves and a ball cap is perfect so I'm not soaked with sweat.
The heat will shut me down faster than the cold for sure! In the winter, I like working below freezing, keeping the ground frozen (mud) and the snow from melting (wet).
I usually stop when it gets down to 10 or below. We usually start around December 1 and that gets us lots of days in the 20's and 30's which to me is about ideal. Above 50 I'd rather be doing some other things. I looked and last winter January 15 was my last day for wood cutting.
I like it cold as well. I will cut in the heat only because I enjoy my hobby but the sweat in my eyes drives me batty! If I had to pick an ideal temperature it would be around 29. Even at that temperature Im working in a t shirt if there is no wind. Im forced to take the winter off due to mountain snow loads. There is no way for me to get anywhere near firewood in the bush with my truck. Once the snow lets go of its grip in the spring Im out there taking care of standing dead trees that arent far off from being able to be burned the following fall. I dont often have any firewood in my yard that needs processing because its essential for me to get it put up asap. saskwoodburner thats bad azz and should make you proud to be a Canadian. I bet that poplar just popped open for Yu!
We really haven't had much of a winter here in central Carolina. But the cooler the better down here, works for me. The heat tuckers me out quick.
85 degrees in July -10 degrees in January The only thing that makes it hard is if the snow gets too deep. I'm going to have to switch over to snow shoes and a sled for moving wood instead of my little wagon I had been using
I try to do all my felling, cutting, splitting between October and May. Try. But sometimes get behind or just have some I want to take are of in a certain area. No bugs or far less bugs is GOODER! And I like cooler temps for working.
I cut just a little bit this afternoon. Just enough to run a tank of gas through the saw. Great to be out. While I was out there the sun did come out and it got to 23 degrees. Not much wind today either so that helps a lot. It was tough going with my hurting back but really felt great to be out there trying. Didn't get any hauled out as the body had enough but there will be another day... Not much snow in the woods either. I don't think there is more than 2" total.
Most important thing is that it isn't muddy. I prefer cooler rather than warmer for firewooding, but the days are short in winter, so sometimes I end up doing it in the summer when I can do it after work. Splitting when it is 90 isn't much fun. I suppose 40-50 is about perfect. On a good sunny day, cooler is OK too.
I prefer c/s/s during the daylight hours. Usually try to work when its not muddy. Other than that, I like to cut when we are slow at work, which can be any time during the year. Last week i quit when the blizzard moved in Diesel had about enough
20 and above is fine with me...I like it when you can work in a sweatshirt or long sleeved shirt and not be cold. As long as ya keep moving,your good
I wanted to cut on Saturday. It was about 20, sunny and not windy. I was relegated to hauling wood up to the house from the lower wood pile for the cold snap. This Saturday I'm going out to cut and haul from the woods. It's a half hour away, so it takes a little planning. It's supposed to be about 30 degrees and not windy. I plan on getting at least a couple trailers full. I hate bugs, and I can regulate my heat better if it's cold. I over heat doing woods work over about 60 degrees.
Me too, I like to be done by the time everything leafs out. By June it's planting time and yard work, and of course enjoying our short summer. But I will pick up any wood I can, just process it when it's cooler in Sept.
I say everyone should cut from -20 and higher. I prefer a day below 20 deg f. While it forces me to wear gloves, I do not get hot as I dress just right for the work. Safety needs to be taken into consideration with Ice and snow, but common sense goes a long way. I never drop anything in a heavy snow, but otherwise dress right and cut!!!
