Seasoned?

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48rob

Feeling the Heat
Oct 11, 2010
308
Illinois
http://chambana.craigslist.org/grd/2834270165.html

JUST CUT FROM A FALLEN TREE SO SEASONED,READY TO BURN,ALOT OF NICE LOGS AND SOME SMALL YOU CAN BURN WITHOUT SPLITTINg 3/4 OF LOAD IS OAK AND THE REST WALNUT,WANT TO SELL BEFORE I TAKE IT OFF THE TRUCK SO MABE CAN DELIVER IF ITs A RESONABLE DISTANCE FOR A SMALL FEE.IF THIS SELLS I WILL BE GETTING MORE.CHECK PICS NICE WOOD!


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I bid $25......I'd bet $50 it's not seasoned
 
It is amazing how varied that word Seasoned is...
 
Maybe he sprinkled some salt and pepper on it after it was cut?
 
Hi Rob
Have you hit any of those chunks with a moisture meter? I've done some "fallen" trees not split that have been down for 2 years and they were not ready to burn. I've got some oak that was split but piled and not stacked for 3 years that are not ready to burn either so be careful about throwing the term "seasoned" out there. If I have learned anything it is that "seasoned" means nothing except that it no longer has roots growing into the ground! Short answer is wood does not really "season" until it is split and stacked for some time (say 1 to 3 years depending on the species) and nice score for you on any free wood that is down but it is most likely not anywhere near ready to burn right now:)
 
Never mind that some pieces may well be "seasoned" enough for your fireplace or smoke dragon but nowhere near enough for your new cat stove.

For me, gotta have a soupcon of oregano and a dash of garlic powder. Maybe a drop or two of Chulila Mexican pepper sauce.

Assessing "seasoned"-ness is kinda like reading a cat's mind. You'll never really know- all you can do is guess.

Moisture content is pretty easy. "Seasoned" is scam-fixins, or earnest discussions based on vapors.
 
Hi Rob
Have you hit any of those chunks with a moisture meter? I’ve done some “fallen†trees not split that have been down for 2 years and they were not ready to burn. I’ve got some oak that was split but piled and not stacked for 3 years that are not ready to burn either so be careful about throwing the term “seasoned†out there. If I have learned anything it is that “seasoned†means nothing except that it no longer has roots growing into the ground! Short answer is wood does not really “season†until it is split and stacked for some time (say 1 to 3 years depending on the species) and nice score for you on any free wood that is down but it is most likely not anywhere near ready to burn right now:)

Hi Ruse,

Sorry, I should have presented the info in a more easily understood manner.

I didn't find the wood, or cut it.
The Craigslist ad I posted is one I found in my area.
I posted it with the question mark to generate interest in the subject, in hopes those new to woodburning would read it, and then read the comments fom others explaining that this is a big misconception, and thus save them from falling prey to ignorant/uneducated wood sellers.

Rob
 
Flatbedford said:
Maybe he sprinkled some salt and pepper on it after it was cut?

You took the words right out of my mouth! (Well, off my keyboard...)

LOL

Ken
 
48rob said:
Hi Rob
Have you hit any of those chunks with a moisture meter? I’ve done some “fallen†trees not split that have been down for 2 years and they were not ready to burn. I’ve got some oak that was split but piled and not stacked for 3 years that are not ready to burn either so be careful about throwing the term “seasoned†out there. If I have learned anything it is that “seasoned†means nothing except that it no longer has roots growing into the ground! Short answer is wood does not really “season†until it is split and stacked for some time (say 1 to 3 years depending on the species) and nice score for you on any free wood that is down but it is most likely not anywhere near ready to burn right now:)

Hi Ruse,

Sorry, I should have presented the info in a more easily understood manner.

I didn't find the wood, or cut it.
The Craigslist ad I posted is one I found in my area.
I posted it with the question mark to generate interest in the subject, in hopes those new to woodburning would read it, and then read the comments fom others explaining that this is a big misconception, and thus save them from falling prey to ignorant/uneducated wood sellers.

Rob


Ha ya got me with that one too Rob, I never even paid attention to the CL link. I should've realized you knew better. A C
 
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