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gzecc

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A full cord measures four feet high by four feet wide by eight feet long and has a volume of 128 cubic feet.
The most common firewood piece length is 16 inches. Although if you need small lengths, we will cut it down free of charge.
The actual wood volume of a cord may be in the range of 80 to 100 cubic feet as stacked wood takes up more space than a piece of solid wood.


I thought this was a reputable supplier until I read the above.
 
sounds spot on to me
 
Well, we learn something new every day...
 
me too, what's the issue? And, if you find a guy that will get 100 cu ft of actual wood into a cord you have a keeper.
 
What is the new angle? Telling the truth?
 
BrotherBart said:
What is the new angle? Telling the truth?
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lol, got me with the dry delivery
 
So he can deliver 100 cu feet and its a good deal?
 
You have to stack pretty tight to do better than 75% wood in a stack.
 
gzecc said:
I thought this was a reputable supplier until I read the above.
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Care to elaborate? I see nothing to support your assertion.
 
gzecc said:
So he can deliver 100 cu feet and its a good deal?
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You didn't state what the price is so how are we to comment on whether or not it's a good deal?
 
I guess I am over sensitive. I thought 128 cu ft should be delivered. Is he looking to deliver between 80 and 100 cu feet?
 
He is delivering 128 cu ft but he's honest enough to explain that some of that 128 cu ft will be air.
 
gotta remember, the 128 sq. ft. is not a solid block of wood....it's just a measurement
 
I guess the seller could have been a little more clear, but he is correct. A cord is 128 cubic feet of space filled with stacked wood, but the solid wood volume is only 80 to 100 cubic feet and air makes up the rest. This seems unusually honest and informed for a Craig's List ad.
 
Of course you gotta see what he delivers - if he shows up with 2/3 cord of punky willow I won't be so impressed with his honesty anymore.
 
gzecc said:
I guess I am over sensitive. I thought 128 cu ft should be delivered. Is he looking to deliver between 80 and 100 cu feet?
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When you stack the cord he delivers it will be 128 cu ft.
If you measured the volume of each piece and added them all up- they would sum to less than 128 cu ft.
 
Adios Pantalones said:
gzecc said:
I guess I am over sensitive. I thought 128 cu ft should be delivered. Is he looking to deliver between 80 and 100 cu feet?
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When you stack the cord he delivers it will be 128 cu ft.
If you measured the volume of each piece and added them all up- they would sum to less than 128 cu ft.
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always getting scientific on us................
 
ironpony said:
Adios Pantalones said:
gzecc said:
I guess I am over sensitive. I thought 128 cu ft should be delivered. Is he looking to deliver between 80 and 100 cu feet?
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When you stack the cord he delivers it will be 128 cu ft.
If you measured the volume of each piece and added them all up- they would sum to less than 128 cu ft.
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always getting scientific on us................
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But very accurate. :coolsmile:

Sounds like a seller that I would be willing to do business with. If nothing more than for his honesty in the description. He is spot on.
 
If the wood in question stacks out to be 128 cubic feet, tightly stacked, it's all good.
 
Kenster said:
If the wood in question stacks out to be 128 cubic feet, tightly stacked, it's all good.
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I think the "tightly stacked" is the key. I know that Ohio's legal definition includes those words. BTW, legally in Ohio, a cord (or part of a cord) is the only legal way to sell firewood.

Ken
 
Ken45 said:
Kenster said:
If the wood in question stacks out to be 128 cubic feet, tightly stacked, it's all good.
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I think the "tightly stacked" is the key. I know that Ohio's legal definition includes those words. BTW, legally in Ohio, a cord (or part of a cord) is the only legal way to sell firewood.

Ken
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That's the way it should be everywhere, INCLUDING this forum. Cords and fractions thereof should be the only language we speak.
 
Kenster said:
Ken45 said:
Kenster said:
If the wood in question stacks out to be 128 cubic feet, tightly stacked, it's all good.
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I think the "tightly stacked" is the key. I know that Ohio's legal definition includes those words. BTW, legally in Ohio, a cord (or part of a cord) is the only legal way to sell firewood.

Ken
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That's the way it should be everywhere, INCLUDING this forum. Cords and fractions thereof should be the only language we speak.
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I loaded 1/128th of a cord of oak and soft maple in my stove tonight with some Red Cedar kindling and started a fire.
 
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