A year for Oak to dry? Wow, must be nice. Never happen here. I love the last bit about the gas cans. Somehow, my "no-spill" jug spout broke, so it no longer works as intended. It does however, actually pour gas now without spilling.
Nice ! Takes me 3 years to season birch, oak no idea My no spill cans malfunctioned too, new they always spilled fuel, they broke somehow but we're repairable & don't spill gas after the repairs I split vertically , faster & easier sitting on a milk crate
You had me at horizontal ..Nice vid-at 12-18" off the ground, southern exposure and good prevailing wind, 12 mos on most oak is possible as I have posted pics of proof on several occasions-, understanding that climate is key and where I live makes that possible moreso-That being said, with the 3+ yr plan, its not a concern and burning 18-24 mo old oak, locust and hickory, etc., is just that much better and its a nice comfort to have-To each his own burn needs, (EVW)-Just burn it dry...
Great video. Thanks for posting it. Like you said dry times my vary for alot of reasons. My oak dry time was usually two winters and I would burn that in the 3rd winter. Maybe my splits were bigger too...variables. I love the gas tank bit.
Great video! Oak rarely is dry in a year unless split really small which tends to make my stove run too hot.. Personally I like the "No-Spill" gas cans and you can buy parts for them.. The cheap EPA cans do suck though!
I do split my red oak a lot smaller than the cherry, I also stack in a single row, and I don't cover it until Im ready to use it. Has worked well for me for years. I see some other peoples stacks of firewood 5 and 6 rows wide all covered over the top and down the sides with a big tarp. I can't imagine how long that would take to dry
That was a nice video and you brought up some good points. Splitting vertically will save a lot of work but if you like the work, horizontally is fine too; just harder work. You can't imagine sitting while I can't imagine bending over to pick up all those rounds and my body just will not let me stand like that. While sitting, I do not have to bend over to pick up a round. Also watching the video with it in full speed ahead you can really see where there is lots of body movement involved. Stacking wood in more than one row does not impede the drying process as many seem to think. However, if I were to be reduced to burning year old wood, then I would also reduce to single rows and splitting smaller. But splitting smaller has some drawbacks too and many of us like the larger splits for those long winter nights. But then, not all live in cold climates. Also I do admit that some climates are better for drying wood than others. I pity those who live in wet climates. You really hit the nail on the head with the gas cans. Most are junk and that is sad. You also hit the nail on the head with the sizing of a splitter although even doing 15 cord per year a 20 or 22 ton is plenty big enough for this. As for cycle time, I put this along with the work involved. Lots of wood does not take the entire cycle and the most common length is 16" so if you have a splitter that has a 23" or longer stroke, if you allow it to retract that full distance then yes, the cycle time is so much slower. But no, speed and power is not everything. It may be to some but not to all.
Video shows that you enjoy the work The fun & enjoyment we get from all the hard work is another important part We can look at a stack of firewood & enjoy the warm feeling it brings.
Good video nice set up, the most I can afford is a sledge, wedge and my isocore and my ATV which I bought when I was a kid and I'm sure glad I held on to it.
I've run into an issue with those cans. I keep mine outside the shed on the gravel pad and the squirrels or chipmunks love to chew them. Just those. Not the 3 other Plastic cans but the no spill Jill ones! One for my splitter and one for my saws.
That's the best gas jug I've ever found. A little pricey, but worth it. I've got that same splitter and log holder. Never any problems, starts every time, and has sat outside for 5 years. I split mostly horizontal. Don't like sitting down to much. It's easier on my body to stand. Usually stack as I split. Great video MM! Splitting that much wood in one hour shows the potential of this splitter.
