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Cedar score

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by capetownkg, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. capetownkg

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    Hey guys I am doing some side work and the person wants a cedar tree cut up that blew over. I know I will get lots of "burn it" statements, but I was wondering what you all do with cedar. I was thinking make some chips for cooking, turn some into kindling and I guess split the rest. Heard it burns really hot and fast.

    I will take pics when I stop being lazy and stop drinking my coffee in bed!:D
     
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  2. Grizzly Adam

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    I would make planks for cooking fish.
     
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  3. capetownkg

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    Now im questioning my wood id skills. Started cutting and it certainly doesnt smell like cedar nor does it have the purple heartwood.

    So any thoughts?
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  5. bogydave

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    Wouldn't use any resinous wood for cooking
    Maybe white cedar
    Kindling is a good use for it.
     
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    Kindling and/or small splits for helping get things roaring I'd say

    None for cooking though.
     
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  7. My IS heats my home

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    looks like cedar. Looks like you enjoy your coffee too, the cup has traveled with you to the job :)
     
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  8. capetownkg

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    Love my coffee. It was in my video I made as well.