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    Your Least Favorite Wood?

    I'm not loving this tree of heaven I'm burning right now but it is putting out enough heat that in a few minutes my girlfriend shouldn't need her...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Nov 8, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Good chainsaw gloves

    I use the Husqvarna gloves but only for saw handling. Switch to wood-handling gloves when it comes time to handling wood.
    Post by: bert the turtle, Nov 3, 2020 in forum: Chainsaws and Power Equipment
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    Cutting big logs on the ground

    Most of the time the log isn’t perfectly straight and the ground isn’t perfectly even. It is usually possible to divide the log some. a wedge...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Nov 2, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Now to fill them.

    Looking good!
    Post by: bert the turtle, Nov 1, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Mixing up the stove loads

    I wish my neighbor was burning dry pine instead of the wet whatever it is he uses every year. Giant pile of new wood dropped off every year at...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Thickest barked trees

    Our big pine trees have some pretty thick bark. Never measured it though.
    Post by: bert the turtle, Oct 13, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    You alls ideas on safety pants

    Yes I've worn shorts. You are correct the regular long pants are not for stopping the chain. Turns out they are for stopping whatever bugs...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Rate your wood

    No such thing as best at my place. Horses for courses.
    Post by: bert the turtle, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Dutch Elm

    Once you get it split, it is makes firewood
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
  10. bert the turtle
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    Curry powder coloured wood?

    Mulberry?
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 26, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Light chainsaw recommendation? Not budget related.

    I use my 260 about 90% of the time and my 441 the remainder. Used to be a "more power" kind of guy. Now I'm a "adequate power with as little...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 20, 2020 in forum: Chainsaws and Power Equipment
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    Equilibrium Moisture Content of Wood in Outdoor Locations

    Nice article! The last graphs show why it is valuable to bring wood inside a few days before burning it. Of course, it isn't going to reach...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Ok, so its starting to cool off outside....

    There are a few upsides to those really light woods that most people think are a waste of time to split and stack: 1) They tend to dry quite...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 16, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Persimmons

    The persimmons are starting to drop. Not much tastier than a ripe one. Not much more mouth-puckering tannic when unripe. And at least with the...
    Thread by: bert the turtle, Sep 15, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: The Smokehouse
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    Smoke Smell In The House--Harmful?

    People in third world areas that cook on smoky indoor fires definitely have adverse health consequences. That is a lot different than the...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: Non-EPA Woodstoves and Fireplaces
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    Is This Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven)?

    Bark looks right. The leaflets are a little funny but I think that is because the tips have been eaten off them. Here is a picture of a leaf...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Averaging Moisture Content?

    Different ways to mix it in also. Mix it with a cold load and it will make it a little harder to get things going. Throw a bunch on hot coals...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 13, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Leaf patterns. Is there a common theme?

    Most people seem to think oak is pretty good firewood. Simple, not compound leaves. Not oval either. Nice hard maple is well-loved....
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 11, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    More Oak Moisture Dilemma

    I’ve had oak dead on the ground for years, rotting on the outside, heartwood as fresh and wet as the day it blew over. CSS, our of rain in a...
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 9, 2020 in forum: The Wood Pile
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    Any ideas what this is?

    Looks like a fence stretcher
    Post by: bert the turtle, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws
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