In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by pjcalla, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. MikeSs

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    Sounds like he has the bug real bad.
    And me, a pellet burner.
     
  2. pjcalla

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    Is this sugar maple? These are splits from the large rounds below.

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  3. pjcalla

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    My Fiskars maul showed up today, so i had to put it to work. Got through the last 4 rounds of what I believe to be hard maple. The maul makes my X27 seem like a toy. I'm not sure I'll use the 27 much anymore.

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  4. Farmboy707

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    Yup once I got my isocore I only use my old splitting axe for the straight gain forest wood I split for my maple syrup evaporator. Nice small splits.
     
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  6. pjcalla

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    It's been 5 days since I've split wood, mainly because I've processed everything I had.

    Yesterday it was unseasonably warm, so I decided to go fishing. I wasn't expecting to catch anything, but sometimes I just need to recharge outside.

    My view for most of the float:

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    Freedom Eagle nest up high in a Sycamore:

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    Today, I managed to score some free ash. Two large trees, and it's all mine! I'm guessing it'll end up being about 2 cord, all said and done. I picked up the first load today, and started processing it after my boy went to bed. Got through about half, and it stacked in about a 1/3 cord.

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    My son asked Santa for a chainsaw, so guess what he got? Yes, he used it to open the remainder of his gifts.

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  7. bocefus78

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    If ya get too many rounds, I've got a splitter sitting outside doing nothing other than rusting. Somebody should use it. Namely you.

    Nice pics of the boy. I see he's already got eye pro :)
     
  8. Hinerman

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    Looks like silver maple to me...
     
  9. pjcalla

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    I really appreciate the generous offer. Right now I'm processing by hand to burn a few pounds, but if that changes, I will definitely get in touch. Yes, those are his new ski goggles, and he had to wear them pretty much all morning Christmas day.


    I really don't know, I'm looking for guidance. What makes it look like silver over sugar to you? Thanks.
     
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    Hey PJ,

    I'm in Shelbyville. Nice to see someone who enjoys it like me so close by.
     
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    Good to see that he got a Stihl :)
     
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    Welcome to the forum!
     
  13. pjcalla

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    As I was swinging the maul last night, I realized that I'm quickly running out of storage space for my stacks, especially after I get through my haul of ash. I'm thinking I'll throw some pallets on my lawn and keep going. I'm not sure the wife will approve, but it's either in the grass or the driveway, and she likes her car in the garage...

    I'm still liking the ISO Core maul, but the 27 got some time last night as well. The maul is great for breaking down the large rounds, while the 27 makes great splits from the halves and quarters.

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  14. Woodporn

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    How about making your existing stacks higher?
     
  15. pjcalla

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    Yes, that is the plan for now. Just thinking if I keep getting wood, I'm going to run out of space quick.

    Funny you mention the height thing. Last night I was thinking my stacks were ~4' high because they were about the same height as the store bought rack, which is supposed to hold a face cord. I got out the tape measure, and it was only 3' high. Man I feel dumb.
     
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    I stack 5 feet plus due to space restrictions. A 5 foot tall stack will be 4.5 feet after drying. Possibly a little less.

    Others here build skyscrapers. Iirc maybe it was Pyroholic who goes 8 foot or more?
     
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    I cut and split a lot of silver maple. I have never cut any sugar maple, it does not grow in my area that I know of. Silver maple is everywhere around here though. The bark and grain look like silver maple IMO. However, it very well could be sugar maple. If somebody here says it is sugar maple for sure, then I would trust what they say; there are a lot of smart people here with much more experience than I. It will all burn though.
     
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    Sugar maple is much heavier compared to silver maple..Similar weight to red oak..
     
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    Can you tell if what I have is silver or sugar?

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    Maybe.. If I can't others here will chime in.. Bark on silver maple is pretty thin, dries fast and is very light when dry..
     
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