Dead Oaks

I fell 3 dead oak trees this morning. Here is some of the wood in my pickup. after splitting I checked the moisture with a meter and it’s at 17.5%! I can burn this stuff now if I wanted. Maybe I will have some quality wood for next year. I have access to about 10 more trees just like this in a good friends lot. My problems now is my crappy Craftsman/Poulan saw wont keep running. My wife said maybe it’s time for a new saw!! Sounds like the go ahead to get one to me.

 

Nice chunks there...Awesome moisture read!

 

Nice! Dry high btu firewood & a new saw. You've hit firewood hoarder Nirvana.

 

Dude! Where's the rest of the wood, and the new saw!

 

Hey that’s great man! Keep cutting and you’ll find yourself good and ready. Split em small. I don’t burn much oak here, I have it but its so darned hot sometimes. Good news though!

 

I recommend a Dolmar/Makita, 45-55 cc. Stay away from the junk in the box stores.

 

Yep if you are a serious firewood hoarder then you will need a new saw.

 

I have a STIHL crown dealer nearby I’m headed to this afternoon. I’m looking at a saw in 50cc range with 18 to 20” bar. I haven’t ruled out a Husqvarna, but can only find them nearby at a Lowe’s or Tractor Supply.

 

And here is what I ended up with:

 

See photo above ^

 

Congrats on the new saw.

 

Congratulations on the new family member. That saw should last for many years to come.