I'm picking up some wood from somebody who said they have maple wood available. I looked it up and it says maple is tough to split but very hot burning efficient ? I'm going to take my chances with trying to split it . Does this look like maple ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It sure looks like Maple to me. From what I see, most will split just fine, with the exception of a few of the rounds with multiple branches and a crotch piece or three. I would take it for sure.
Yup, looks like maple to me as well. Sugar, maybe Norway the bigger rounds def look like sugar to me though. Either way, swipe those btu's up!
Yes I see some of what looks like maple, but maybe not all maple......really hard to tell as weathered as it is.
Thanks I'll def be posting a before and after picture once split I was told it was chopped down and up at beginning of this year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Get em split n stacked, then start that drying clock...(multi year calendar). I'll be burning a good bit of 2 full year css sugar and Norway this coming burning season. Can't wait. I hear it's gooder to mix with locust for good long burns.
I think sugar maple too. But I agree its a tough call given the weathered appearance. I'm not sure why they'd characterize it as 'tough to split'. Maple is a breeze when it's straight grained. Get it quick!
Nicholas62388 don't be a wood snob! Even the less desirable wood serves it purpose during the early and late season! Welcome aboard (if I haven't welcomed you yet)
I spend a ton of time chopping and splitting wood with an axe...none of that gas or electric splitters so my hard work and time I put in..I want worth it for good wood, not wood that don't burn good or smell bad in my home lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yes, especially with a fireplace, you'll need as much quick seasoning wood as possible. Maple seasons pretty quickly, and it's great burning wood. It probably won't be ready for this season though. Let the moisture meter decide that for you though.
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