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I Might Have Too Much!

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by MeanJoe, Aug 23, 2026 at 7:26 AM.

  1. MeanJoe

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    Measured out the stacks yesterday. I have about 25 cords cut/split/stacked. I assume between the logs I have and the logs I am committed to when the trees are cut for family I’ll have another 25 cords to process.

    Oops. Time to decide if I sell some or just top cover it!
     
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    You’re on 30 day probationary status while the executive committee evaluates this statement. Jk It’s a nice problem to have. :stacker:
     
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  3. MeanJoe

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    Seems like it comes in waves. I had 9 trees cut down for a new build, then family told me they are having 9 trees cut down and are saving the logs for me. Maybe I’ll sell enough to buy another muscle saw :saw:
     
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    That is a beautiful problem to have! If my memory isn't totally shot, I'll say your amount matches the largest I've ever had. Congratulations.

    Personally I would never consider having a 10 year supply on hand, so long as it is split, stacked and top covered properly. For me that means I like 40-50 cord are not out of line.

    Good luck with your decision. I only wish I had that much firewood here.
     
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    Having somewhere around 6 years of BTUs waiting to bus used, I too get the urge to sell some each fall once I see people running around with trucks and trailers of firewood.

    But then I think, what kind of shape will I be in to replace that firewood in 3-4 years???? :BrianK:
     
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  6. MikeInMa

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    I had to look up "too much". OMG. :cool:

    If you have storage, leave them log length and arrange them so there's air flow underneath. Lay them on a couple of runners. No cover. Cut them as needed.
     
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    Were wood hoarders Joe. :tree: Its a special kind of crazy. :loco: :crazy:

    I'd sell some off.:makeitrain"
     
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