One thing I have learned about firewood over the past few years is no matter how much you think you have it will all get burned eventually. All. Every single piece. And then you will need more.
Indeed, you can even do away with kindling if using super cedars. One thing I really like is that my wife always had problems getting a new fire started but no longer with the super cedars. We break them into quarters and even 1/4 of a round will burn a good long time so are great for starting fires. You can even put some into a closet or dresser as the cedar keeps out bugs.
Oddly, I don't use any kindling. Once my wood became 2 years CCS'ed, I didn't find any need for it. I do put the smaller wood to the side as I burn through a stack. Now I'm 5-6 years CCS'ed. A very small piece of fire starter (Super Cedars are great) will light a load right up. No doubt kindling would speed the process.
I also don’t use kindling. Probably takes a little longer without but I don’t mind. I use fatwood firestarters. Big bag. Mom gives everyone one for Christmas. I use 3-4 fatwood sticks and that’s all I need to get it rippin. Good enough for me.
I dry out my splitter scraps then bundle them up in the shed, I only use the kindling if the fire needs a jumpstart in the morning
Welcome 303Bourbon , I go through about the same as what you have there. I keep mine in an old fiberglass "dock box" so it stays dry and covered for the winter. My method of kindling is fairly easy pickings, I find someone building a house, addition or something of sort with a dumpster and ask if I can take scraps. Usually I get all I want of kiln dried 2x4's and 2x6's and so on differnt lengths, take them home and split them up. Just a friendly note here, don't burn pressure treated or anything with glue or stain. Not only is it not to earth/air friendly but can assist in clogging up your chimney!
