Hey gang. I scored a few dozen rounds of wood after a lot was cleared out in the woods by my house. I'm not sure what it is. Anyone know? TIA.
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bsruther
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I thought that. It doesn't split really easy, though. I'm 6'2, 230lbs and it takes about 3 swings with an 8lb maul to get it split. Maple, by comparison, splits on the 2nd wack.
Rebelduckman
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Woody Stover
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I'm thinking Tulip as well. Maybe the reason it's splitting harder is because it's dried out. A pic of the split wood should tell the tale...
My old man said it looked like Oak, too. I'll post some split pics after I'm done work.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Woody Stover
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nrford
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Rebelduckman
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nrford
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I'm WRONG.........The splits are ASH! I had thought in the back of my mind but jumped to too quick of a decision.
Woody Stover
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If you got "a few dozen" of those rounds, that is a score!
Yep, Tulip would be smoother, not grainy like that on the split face. But I saw the flat ridge tops on the bark, thought I saw light gray in the furrows, and went Tulip.
If you got "a few dozen" of those rounds, that is a score!
Yes sir. I got about 60 rounds of of maple and what you see there. The split is pretty even 50/50. I took my 3 boys, my 5x8 trailer, and made 3 trips to the lot that was cleared. I split a good portion of it last weekend. I estimate I have a solid cord.
Woody Stover
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Sounds like it might be more than that...I have a 5x8 as well.
It could very well be. I won't complain if that's the case. It's a good workout. I've been trying to get into a few rounds with the 8 pounder every night this week.
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