jebatty
Minister of Fire
How far into the wood does your moisture meter read? Surface moisture easily could be 25% with interior moisture much higher. My Wagner meter intended for dried lumber moisture reading will read into about 2" of depth.
Cord delivered today: The good & the bad
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Did he bring it stacked in his rig, or thrown?
I've measured, and a cord of wood in a pile is 25-33% smaller when stacked.
Granted, you paid for a cord stacked, so you should get a cord stacked
It was thrown in. I'm going to start by assuming it was an honest mistake and go from there. We'll be talking tomorrow.
red oak
Minister of Fire
Don't forget the wood will dry for a few more months yet. I agree it's best to save it for next winter but in a pinch you could use it.
I bought "10 cord" of green oak chunks last Jan for 850. It was just thrown in a mason dump (10 loads) with sideboards. It stacked out to just shy of 7.5 cord, but I stack pretty tightly.
My neighbor use to run a firewood business. The general rule of thumb is that a stacked cord should be stacked such that a squirrel may be able to dive into the pile for cover, but a cat can't chase him.
Tell the guy you like the quality but feel the load was a bit short on quantity. If he is honest he will make it right. If he does not want to make it right, ask for his firewood dealers liscense number.
My neighbor use to run a firewood business. The general rule of thumb is that a stacked cord should be stacked such that a squirrel may be able to dive into the pile for cover, but a cat can't chase him.
Tell the guy you like the quality but feel the load was a bit short on quantity. If he is honest he will make it right. If he does not want to make it right, ask for his firewood dealers liscense number.
Lumber-Jack
Minister of Fire
Excellent!
It's surprising how many people just pick up a piece of wood and stick the meter in and assume they are getting a meaningful reading of the wood's true moisture content.
25% MC for oak is probably pretty good for oak from a firewood dealer. Just be honest with the guy and tell him you found it a little short on the cord, but you like the wood and would like to buy a lot more, providing he makes good on the last load and gives you full measures on any subsequent loads.
Thanks. Yeah, that's definitely going to be my approach. Not only will I buy another cord if he does the right thing. I also have 2 friends looking to buy wood that I'd happily refer to him if he does the right thing.
Also, he wants to do some tree work for me, so I trust he'll take care of it to make a customer happy.
CT here as well. Paid $100 for this half cord of all red oak. Moisture content in the mid 20's but the guy said it was a little wet. I bought if for next year anyways to get aheadas I have 3-4 cords ready to go.
That's a great deal, Brian. I'd def get more of that to get ahead.
If this guy makes it right I'll buy more too. I also have about 4 cords, but want to get ahead!
Talked to the dealer today. He was very apologetic and promised to make it right.
I told him to bring the difference with an additional cord I'll buy.
I'll keep you posted!
I told him to bring the difference with an additional cord I'll buy.
I'll keep you posted!
bigbarf48
Minister of Fire
tsquini
Minister of Fire
I'm glad to hear that it is going to fix the issue.
I bought a cord of firewood from CL a few years back. Of corse, it was promised to be fully seasoned. I was not at the house when it was dropped off. I get home 1/3 of the cord was a solid block of ice. From that point on it became clear that relying in sellers to provide wood for immedient use was not going to be part of my plan.
I bought a cord of firewood from CL a few years back. Of corse, it was promised to be fully seasoned. I was not at the house when it was dropped off. I get home 1/3 of the cord was a solid block of ice. From that point on it became clear that relying in sellers to provide wood for immedient use was not going to be part of my plan.
superbee69
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I find that a full size truck bed stackd to just above the bed height is very close to 1/2 cord. Thrown in and mounded it is still about 20% short of 1/2 cord.
I stacked this yesterday on a 4x8 pallet and it came out well over a cord. If your in the New Haven area PM me and I can give you his contact info. He has a water company permit. The oak he delivered was supposedly dead fall from hurricane Sandy.
I'm in the Hartford area. Doubt he'll come up here. But thank you.
I'm really glad it worked out for you!
Moisture content. It was a referral too. I was assured seasoned and ready for this year.
Paulywalnut
Minister of Fire
ironspider
Feeling the Heat
UPDATE:
Today the dealer was supposed to bring the cord and extra 1/4 to make up for last time. Here is what I got:
After I stacked it it came out to 1 cord. I texted the seller and he said he'd bring more Monday and stack it for me.
I'm not worried about that; I trust he'll make it right. My problem is after he dumped it he told me it has been cut for a year but just sit this week! Off the charts moisture content!
At $175 for a cord of red oak/hickory it's hard to complain. In fact I plan to keep buying throughout the winter to prep for next year. ($250 per cord of mixed is the best u can usually do around here).
My problem is this would have made 5 cords ready to burn this year. Now I have 4. I hope it lasts!
Today the dealer was supposed to bring the cord and extra 1/4 to make up for last time. Here is what I got:
After I stacked it it came out to 1 cord. I texted the seller and he said he'd bring more Monday and stack it for me.
I'm not worried about that; I trust he'll make it right. My problem is after he dumped it he told me it has been cut for a year but just sit this week! Off the charts moisture content!
At $175 for a cord of red oak/hickory it's hard to complain. In fact I plan to keep buying throughout the winter to prep for next year. ($250 per cord of mixed is the best u can usually do around here).
My problem is this would have made 5 cords ready to burn this year. Now I have 4. I hope it lasts!
Enzo's Dad
Feeling the Heat
Do you have access to a Truck? and have you called local landscapers/ tree removal services to tell them that you will take wood? There is so much wood on the sides of the roads in Canton,Avon New Hartford, and Simsbury I cant imagine paying for green wood. Notheast Utilities have been taking trees down for over a year out here. Guys are driving around here with chainsaws and pickups every day. People have actually tagged the wood on the side of the road for future pick ups.....its amazing.
I don't. I started picking stuff up in the minivan and the wife put the kabosh on that!
So my scrounges are now limited to tree guys dropping stuff off; which occasionally happens...
Enzo's Dad
Feeling the Heat
Im guessing by the pics your in West Hartford call around if your getting green wood might as well get it for free.
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