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

Red maple

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by MikeInMa, May 29, 2021.

  1. MikeInMa

    MikeInMa

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    Back we went

    The big double leader split with a few suggestions with wedge and sledge.
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    Then each side cut to length
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    Then, a-chunkin we went.
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    Load 1.
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    Remains for load 2
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    Unloading load 2
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    After raking up the bark and various chunks. It cried Uncle!
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    Final haul
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    That stack is 2 16in courses, about 12ft wide, 6ft high. Plus a short 3rd course to the right.

    I reckon a cord and 1/3-1/2. Not bad.
     
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  2. PA Mountain Man

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    Good wood!:salute:
     
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    Impressive mound of quarters Mike. It was a nice day for wooding. Are those going in the three year rotation?
     
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    I'll get it SS'd over time. I'm thinking I'll work it in with 3yr red oak during the 22-23 heating season.

    There was some punky wood in that final chunk. I'm hoping to be able to split it out, as I split to size. I'll just toss it into the woods.
     
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    Well, it was time to move the ash splits I made a couple of months ago.

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    The right third decided to jump into the snow.

    I had a rack I emptied earlier. I out the rack up on cement pads at each end and the middle.

    So, bend, grab, lift, move and place 2 hrs later.
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    Just the front rack.

    Still left to split and move
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    It felt good to be as busy as a one-armed wooder!
     
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    I'm lichen it!
    Lol
     
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