Its about 1:45 am and got bored so I lit a fire with some red oak (my first time). It was great being part of this forum because I would have burned it last year if I had not known about the long seasoning time. It was seasoned 2.5 years and this stuff is freaking my out. I really am loving it. Last year I burned black birch and locust but this red oak burns quite a bit different. Can't wait till the real cold stuff comes in!
First time burning red oak
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Woody Stover
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I burned some last year but it was split on the small side, but I could tell it would burn really nice when I got some bigger ones dry. Burned long and coaled great. Bulk of the wood burned last year was White Ash, soft Maple, Cherry. This year, Oak will be a big percentage. I've got some 2 yr Red and some White that's been stacked 3 summers. I'm assuming it's good to go but didn't test it yet. Maybe I should do that. 
Knots
Minister of Fire
Patience is rewarded. You get so many more BTUs out when that stuff is dry. Plus, your chimney stays cleaner and there's less smoke.
Fred Wright
Minister of Fire
I like red oak, worked up over 3 cord last year. Splits pretty much any way you want it and burns hot. Doesn't leave much ash.
Come to think of it we have some 3-year-old red in the leftover stack. I better use it this winter.
Come to think of it we have some 3-year-old red in the leftover stack. I better use it this winter.
red oak
Minister of Fire
My favorite wood by far. Splits real easy, puts out great heat, not to mention it's in plentiful supply around here.
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