Re-Split some splits that were in the Shelter Logic shed for 8 months. Checked with MM (11%) Ash and Maple
It was always my understanding that there really was not much difference either way. Just make sure your pins are making good contact with the wood. Personally I prefer with the grain rather than across the grain.
I was out counting my split and stacked wood today. I am up to 12 cord now which is good for about 4 years for me. I think come this summer I will not hit it so hard.
TROGDOR could push those pins THROUGH a Shag split of yours, then eat a cord of said Shag, and your Quadrafire started.....
I should probably have mentioned, the wood in my recent moisture meter checks had been seasoned 3+ years top covered vs Mitch Newton the original poster with his 8 month Shelter Logic wood. (his is very impressive)