That’s some solid math which makes a lot of sense. Good eye I have a fireview and just recently added an ideal steel this winter.
Thanks everybody for the insight. Seems like a little spillage is normal which is good news. I did crack the slider today and use the butane...
Thanks slocum. I thought I was losing my mind thinking I was doing something wrong but am glad that I am not the only one experiencing it....
Hi all, I have a Woodstock ideal steel and every time I open the door smoke back drafts into the room. I have a through the wall Duravent...
Thanks for info. I’m use to the running a stove with a cat but I’ve never had a hybrid stove. I’m sure it’s going to take some time to get use...
Hello, I was looking to see if anybody could give their input on the ideal steel such as Pros and Cons?
I could be wrong but looks like a painted hickory borer.
I’m going to say white willow.
You didnt screw up it’s all good I appreciate you trying to help me figure it out! :salute::handshake:
Thanks guys for all the input! Based on the smell test it’s sour as if it is oak. I was able to hand split a few pieces I’ve attached a couple...
Will do the sniff test today. I’ll let you know. Would it still have the distinct smell after being dead for so long?
unfortunately I believe it has been dead for a couple years so I didn’t see any twigs that had buds on them.
Will send some pics today once I start bucking it.
I don’t think it’s black cherry I have some of that in my wood shed. The bark is different then the cherry I have.
Hey All! Hope everybody is doing well this holiday season. I got a call from a friend saying a windstorm blew down a huge tree. She doesn’t...
buZZsaw BRAD I hand split everything as well but don’t have nearly the amount you have unfortunately. I’ve read about how frozen logs split...
buZZsaw BRAD it is extremely easy to split which is always nice!
Finally got around to splitting one of the walnut logs.
I wish the guy didn’t buck a piece it would have been cool to see it slabbed.
I think it might be black walnut didn’t seem right after looking up black maple. Thanks for the help all. I’ll try to get some split and take a...