Was out looking around a few days ago. It is good to see some green for a change. This first picture shows some of the poles we use for stacking the wood on. It also shows one stack of wood where we used a couple of the long pallets from Pallet Pete. Our first time to use pallets. This picture also shows some of the wood cut in 2011-2012 and no, it is still not all stacked. I've stacked a little bit a few times this spring but still not done. With a really bad back the work sometimes goes slow. This shows a little bit of the pine we cut this past winter. Some more pine and one stack from 2010-2011. Some like to see how we do the ends of our stacks. This is from 2011-2012 Another look at part of the 2011-2012 work. There is more behind this stack. Then on the left you can see where I took that first picture. And finally, just for kicks, a little more of the pine from last winter and behind it some of the rounds from 2012-2013. Although we did not get much wood cut this winter, we still have several years worth on hand. We have not yet split any of the pine and there is still a little bit to haul here from a neighbor's place. It will get done but perhaps not until next fall or winter. My to-do list is so long I can't see the end! One more time, this is one of the best reasons to get 3 years or more ahead on the wood piles. A year ago we did not cut that much wood and this past winter we cut very little. In addition, with the injuries to my back, it has really slowed me down. The longest period of time I've cut since the fall in 2012 is 2 hours and that includes several breaks so actual working time is very little. But with all that, we still have plenty and we do not have to be concerned that it won't be dry enough to burn. It will do just fine.
By now you must have a Wikipedia entry or something on the "3 year plan"! Last year I was burning dead standing oak that was about 2 years seasoned and it was by far the best burning and efficient heating. Can't wait to get a full 3 years under my belt!
Nice to see you back Dennis. 'Bout time. Nice pictures too, even if I may have seen some of those stacks. What are the poles? I've used Oak from the log load, Spruce, and Poplar. I'll be pulling off the ground, the last of the Oak poles this year and get 'em cut up/stacked. I'll be checking on the others as I unload wood from them to go in the shed.
It's good that your back Sav, the stacks look super. I wish that we lived closer, I'd be there if needed.
Your stacks sure do look great Dennis. Lots of wood. Plenty to make it possible to just go easy and work very short sessions, when ever you feel like it. Good to have you back here again…
Good to hear from you again Dennis... Great pics as always. Yes the 3 year plan is a great plan to have.
I wish I lived closer so I could help you get that splitting done. How many years worth do you still have?
Great looking stacks as always Dennis! Wish I lived nearby I'd stack that wood for you! No way it would look that neat though! I must be crazy because I like stacking wood.. Ray
Good job man. Slow and steady wins the race. Its great in my opinion that you do what you do. A lot of people would hang it up but you have the will power to do something you enjoy. So what if it takes all year as long as your happy with what you have. Its far better to pace yourself than run around and bust yourself even worse. Like others stated wish I was closer to lend a hand. Keep up the spirits man.
Looking good Dennis! Is there a certain kind of poles you look for to stack on that are more resistant to rot? If I remember correctly, is sassafras pretty resistant? Im on a 3 year plan, but want to use poles for future stacks and have plenty of sass.
Those poles are cherry and soft maple. Some of the soft maple are getting old. I threw a few away but they have been used for about 6 years or so. Not bad for soft maple. The cherry will last longer but yes, sassafras will outdo them. The trouble with sassafras is that around here it does not grow straight very often. I haven't cut any for posts not for many years. I do notice that since the pileated woodpeckers moved in, the sassafras have lots of holes in them now so not sure how long they will live after that but don't think it will make a big difference. If they show signs of stress, I'll cut them because I simply love cutting them just to enjoy the scent. For sure it would be great if we all lived close to one another. But then, perhaps we'd be getting together and getting nothing done then?!! Thanks all.
