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

Waste not, want not.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Buck55, Nov 22, 2020.

  1. Buck55

    Buck55

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2020
    Messages:
    446
    Likes Received:
    4,351
    Location:
    Rochester, NY
    I know I am not the only one who does this. :D

    After I am done splitting I will rake up the debris and sort out and box up the splinters for kindling. I'll usually store a half dozen or so boxes above the garage and when it's time for fire the splinters are perfect for starting.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Chris F

    Chris F

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    1,351
    Likes Received:
    9,099
    Location:
    Micksburg, Ontario
    I've been doing this for a few years now too. I store them in five gallon plastic pails and when the one inside by the furnace is empty I take it out to the old chicken coop where I store them and replace it with a full one.
    They dry easily in a year being so small.
     
  3. amateur cutter

    amateur cutter

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    5,826
    Likes Received:
    46,607
    Location:
    Gun Lake MI
    I save one pail full only. With the boiler it usually only gets lit up once. The rest gets raked up & composted.
     
  4. Chazsbetterhalf

    Chazsbetterhalf

    Joined:
    May 18, 2018
    Messages:
    6,010
    Likes Received:
    39,583
    Location:
    Ny
    We use metal garbage cans.
     
  5. Spencer

    Spencer

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2016
    Messages:
    825
    Likes Received:
    5,053
    Location:
    Indiana
    Its a great idea to do this, i am just too lazy lol. I usually split in the woods so i just leave the mess out there.
     
  6. Sandhillbilly

    Sandhillbilly

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2019
    Messages:
    3,498
    Likes Received:
    24,132
    Location:
    North central Nebraska
    I use lick tubs. Every time I pack wood into the house I fill a bucket with splitter shards. Lasts awhile because once the burn season really gets going I don’t have many cold starts
     
  7. Chud

    Chud

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2020
    Messages:
    5,496
    Likes Received:
    37,376
    Location:
    NC
    Mine go into the stacks, so with each pickup load, or bag brought into the house there are several strips included. Some wood, I think ash and Hickory leave piles of smaller splinters that I leave in the yard. Oak is good for producing longer thin strips.
     
  8. billb3

    billb3

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2013
    Messages:
    9,799
    Likes Received:
    50,303
    Location:
    SE Mass
    We still have a few 50 gallon plastic garbage cans from years ago when garbage was done that way. They are starting to crack and fall apart from age and also squirrels chewing holes in them. When they are finally put to rest might have to start using/repurposing Amazon boxes.
     
  9. metalcuttr

    metalcuttr

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2018
    Messages:
    2,981
    Likes Received:
    21,219
    Location:
    western WA
    Most of my kindling is split from straight grained fatwood. Leftover chips that size go into a paper bag then I just toss the whole bag in the stove.:fire:
     
  10. Horkn

    Horkn

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2014
    Messages:
    26,985
    Likes Received:
    150,601
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    I collect the splitter bait as I call it and use it for starting cold stoves. I also send it along with my friends when I deliver wood for their fire pits.
     
  11. Maina

    Maina

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    1,618
    Likes Received:
    11,314
    Location:
    Maine
    Absolutely! I put it all in with the shorts and uglies except the smallest stuff goes in a bucket. Sawdust and chips from limbs are used for mulch. Best soil builder you can find at any price.
     
    barns1, Ashwatcher, Horkn and 9 others like this.
  12. red oak

    red oak

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2014
    Messages:
    752
    Likes Received:
    4,232
    I have 4 plastic trash cans 50 gallons each. That’s enough starter for the whole winter and then some. Filling them all is part of the summer to-do list so it’s ready to go by fall.
     
  13. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2015
    Messages:
    15,680
    Likes Received:
    96,594
    Location:
    Gettysburg, PA
    I have a plastic 55 gallon drum with the top cut off for splitter scrap. Usually keep it 1/2 full at least. And I keep one with noodles for instant fire starter.
     
  14. boettg33

    boettg33

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2014
    Messages:
    1,340
    Likes Received:
    5,069
    Location:
    Wakefield, RI
    I have a 5 gallon galvanized pale that I put this stuff in. The bark is put in a pile and brought out to the firepit. All of the smaller stuff like this is collected for kindlin. I also have a bin on casters in the shop where I put scraps of wood too small to reuse for kindling purposes. If the wife or I need any, we can go out there and grab whatever we need for the kindlin pale. Often I'll use that bin for small projects as well.
     
  15. T.Jeff Veal

    T.Jeff Veal

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2015
    Messages:
    22,296
    Likes Received:
    134,691
    Location:
    Country life, Ga
    We have several metal trash cans and 1 small wooden bin full of splitter scraps. 0928200820.jpg
     
  16. iBob

    iBob

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2017
    Messages:
    369
    Likes Received:
    2,251
    Location:
    London
    You can't beat throwing a fugly on the fire. :picard:

    iB:hair:B
     
    barns1, Ashwatcher, Spencer and 6 others like this.
  17. JoeinO

    JoeinO

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2018
    Messages:
    491
    Likes Received:
    3,293
    Location:
    NEO
    Plastic 30 gallon trash can that I take the lid off on warm sunny days and cardboard boxes kept by dehumidifier in basement.
    Would like a better setup but it will do for now.
     
  18. buZZsaw BRAD

    buZZsaw BRAD

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    27,375
    Likes Received:
    163,244
    Location:
    North Haven, Connecticut
    Most of mine gets stays in the PA to keep mud factor down. Sometimes thrown into woods. Better bark and shards ill usually save for firepit.
     
    T.Jeff Veal and Spencer like this.
  19. RobGuru

    RobGuru

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2016
    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    2,265
    Location:
    Carroll Valley, PA
    I have a full chunklies box (half cord) in the back yard, but I need to build a second one. Recent scrounges resulted in rounds cut a bit too long for my stove. Love the chunklies!

    Now, the pic from the original post made me glad. I was splitting yesterday in the back yard, adding to my ash cord (now finished :dex:). While I was cleaning up some bark and raking up some sawdust, my wife came out with a box and started rooting around the debris for the small strips and shards. That box is now in the garage with our kindling pile. She really like using the strips and shards for starting a cold stove. Can't say as I blame her!
     
  20. Chazsbetterhalf

    Chazsbetterhalf

    Joined:
    May 18, 2018
    Messages:
    6,010
    Likes Received:
    39,583
    Location:
    Ny
    When splitting I like having a garbage can right by the splitter. That way, if I see one I like, just grab it and toss in the can.