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Wood Splitting ?? - # 1958

Question:

Just cut done cutting some firewood. I have a lot of small sized wood. How big around should the wood be to split. Does a 4 to 6 inch log need split and will it be seasoned if not.


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Answer:

Smaller pieces burn faster than larger ones.  Thick pieces are good for getting an overnight burn.  Smaller pieces are nice for starting up the fire, or maybe just getting a small early fall fire going.  There’s a time and a place for all sizes of log.

Most people cut their logs to fit in their fireplace or their woodstove.  A 4” or 6” log would might need to be split if it’s from a really thick tree, and it might be easier to get in the woodstove.  Then again, it might not, experience will help you make the right decisions.

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