Stupid question...Can you burn plywood, and what about pine framing?

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Phoenix Hatchling

Minister of Fire
Dec 26, 2012
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New Fairfield, CT
I assume the glue used for plywood is a nono in wood stoves, but how about lightweight pine used for framing such as old bed platforms? Strictly as kindling and I am already using pallet wood for kindling.
 
Untreated, uncoated, unglued wood is fine, even if bed slats.
 
Untreated, uncoated, unglued wood is fine, even if bed slats.

What about paper and cardboard? My Father says it is fine but I disagree with him. Who is right?
 
I use 2x10 kd cut offs for my kindling. I have my customers pile it up on their jobs and I pick it up. It splits easy and lights fast.
 
What about paper and cardboard? My Father says it is fine but I disagree with him. Who is right?
It's a sure way to start plugging a cap screen if there is one.
 
DamienBricka said: ↑ What about paper and cardboard? My Father says it is fine but I disagree with him. Who is right? It's a sure way to start plugging a cap screen if there is one.

What about using newspaper or junk mail as a starter?
 
Starting a fire with newspaper is fine. Using the stove as a garbage burner is not.
 
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What about using newspaper or junk mail as a starter?
I usually use a little cardboard,only takes a small piece.Newspaper and mail burn up too fast so you end up using a lot if it. I also have diamond strike a fire starters from WM. Paid a couple bucks in the offseason for a box of 48 that can be broken into a few hundred smaller pieces.
 
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