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I just called a guy off Craigslist that is selling locust. I have two questions and I'd appreciate your thoughts.

First, I'm a total noob and wonder how I'll know if what he sells/delivers is indeed locust. What do I look for?

Also, is "locust" black locust, or are there different varieties of locust?

This will be stacked for next year.

Thank you!
 
Honey and black. Look at google images for locust images. Its very identifiable.
Thick furrowed bark and greenish yellow wood.
 
Thanks, gzecc. I've been looking at google images, but your "greenish yellow wood" helps most.
 
it kinda stinks too.....from what i remember.....haven't burned any in awhile.

cass
 
Both are also very hard and heavy, have samples of other species for comparison if you can.
 
Here's some pictures of Black Locust that I have cut. It burns long and hot, but can be slow to start.
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Here's some freshly split
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When freshly cut or split, the wood should be about the same color as pressure treated lumber. It will turn lighter as it seasons.
 
Thanks so much for the recent posts! Those pictures are great, as are the other clues. I've arranged for the CL guy to drop off about 1/2 cord later this week. I'll post some pictures when I have it, just to see what you folks think.

Again, thank you!
 
Here's some well seasoned Black Locust.

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Couple splitts.
 

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Just finished stacking that cord of locust from the fellow on Ctaigslist. Thanks to you all, I'm positive its locust: stinky, super furrowed bark and a greenish/yellowish color. Ended up order a cord and that's what I got, a true cord, and the guy was super nice, so I think I found another keeper CL wood seller.

Thanks for all the info and help.
 
Glad to see you got a good deal. Now order up another cord for next year so you will be sure it's seasoned.
 
Ah, here we are talking about the ultimate long-burn firewood. I have both black and honey locust, probably a total of 8 cords throughout my stack and it is probably the best overnight wood ever. It is slow 'out of the gate' but once it gets going it lasts for quite a while and leaves a great coal bed. Put a piece or two of silver maple, pine, or ash under the locust for faster start-ups.
 
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