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Battle of the firewoods-Shagbark Hickory vs Black Locust

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by sirbuildalot, Oct 7, 2020.

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Shagbark Hickory or Black Locust

Poll closed Oct 14, 2020.

  1. Shagbark Hickory

    23 vote(s)
    45.1%

  2. Black Locust

    28 vote(s)
    54.9%
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  1. Loon

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    I would take that over Husky! Seriously! Love my cheapo Echo leaf blower
     
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    I went BL. I love Hickory, but Shagbark is scarce here. The Hickory is tougher to process & gets bug eaten as many have said. I tied the poll back up at 17-17. Honey Locust vs Hedge/Osage Orange would be a good one too.
     
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    All my stuff is echo man.:salute:
     
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    All my stuff is echo echo echo echo
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    How'd ya do that Bren? :coffee:
     
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    I've burned tons of BL, never seen Hickory in NW WIS so really can't comment on it. Before I moved I used to get all the BL I wanted at the city recycle area, sure was nice to go down there buck up the logs, load up my trailer and leave the mess there.

    Now I live on 23 acres of mostly Aspen and I actually don't mind processing it since its mostly straight, few limbs, light, and splits like butter. It may not have the BTU power of BL but it burns better than snow balls.
     
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  8. Jon_E

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    Willow vs. a wet sponge covered in poo.
     
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    Now that thar is funny LOL
    Go ahead, start the voting :)
     
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    I imagine they smell about the same when burning! I know that willow stinks! Never burnt a wet sponge covered in poo. Which one has higher BTU rating?
     
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    When you type in the box to respond look in the upper corner...the 5th letter "A" can be clicked on to give you the choice of font size. Took me a while to figure that out. Im better with a chain saw than a computer.
     
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    I vote for the poo...its a thing you know. ;) Dry dung fuel - Wikipedia
     
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    Resized the font on each "echo" (its the middle "A" in the tool bar when you are replying)
     
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    Gotcha buzz and thanks but thats pretty Nerdy of ya. :salute: :coldone:
     
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    I was parked next to this shagbark yesterday where i was working and thought of this thread. Big one. DBH was 26" give or take! Im surprised it hasnt been taken down as its right next to utility pole and wires. IMG_3268.JPG IMG_3269.JPG
     
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    4 wheeler and a little chain will drop that bad boy right where ya want it dude. :coldone:
     
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    Not with the guys service wires going right through it. I wouldnt. Has to be sectioned down. Told guy if town ever cuts it down to call me.
    EDIT: dunno how it went to italics font???
     
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