Kiln Dried in Hudson Valley, NY

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graycatman

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I found myself 2 cords short by the end of the summer (long story), and dealers I have used in the past when I had to buy were out, out of touch or not dealing anymore. I stopped by the house of a fellow whose stacks I have often admired and got the name of his supplier. Called him--Jeff--who works at a tree service/mill of some sort. He is able to use their kiln (fed on sawdust and scraps from the milling operation) and had kiln dried mix of ash, maple, red oak and cherry for $275/cord. I have paid $250/cord for years when I have bought wood, so I decided to give it a try. I am happy to report that it is the real deal! Burns even better than my 3+ year c/s/s locust and hickory! so if you are short this year and live in the area, you may want to give Jeff a call at 914-475-5769.
 
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I to purchase kiln dried to augment my supply early and late season from a mill just up the road (I live in Berlin, NY north of New Lebanon on Hwy 22). They supply the bagged stuff you see at Stewart's shops. For may years it was $240/Cord. Last year price went up to $385/Cord. Ugh...To compromise, I buy their shorts and odds at $100 per truck load or $200/Cord. I have to pickup and split but the benefit is I can selectively choose rounds of the denser species such as Oak, Black Locust, etc. Gotta watch this stuff though as it burns extremely hot in my experience. On the plus side it is comforting to know that the source exists.
 
graycatman said:
I found myself 2 cords short by the end of the summer (long story), and dealers I have used in the past when I had to buy were out, out of touch or not dealing anymore. I stopped by the house of a fellow whose stacks I have often admired and got the name of his supplier. Called him--Jeff--who works at a tree service/mill of some sort. He is able to use their kiln (fed on sawdust and scraps from the milling operation) and had kiln dried mix of ash, maple, red oak and cherry for $275/cord. I have paid $250/cord for years when I have bought wood, so I decided to give it a try. I am happy to report that it is the real deal! Burns even better than my 3+ year c/s/s locust and hickory! so if you are short this year and live in the area, you may want to give Jeff a call at 914-475-5769.
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I just recently purchased and installed a summit. I like it very much. Just noticed you have the same. when you burn, do you get a good build up of coals on the bottom of the stove? sometimes I get 5 or 6 inches of coals and I don't know if I should remove some or turn it over etc. Burning extremely seasoned and dry wood. 3 and 4 years split and covered.
 
Wood Pirate said:
I just recently purchased and installed a summit. I like it very much. Just noticed you have the same. when you burn, do you get a good build up of coals on the bottom of the stove? sometimes I get 5 or 6 inches of coals and I don't know if I should remove some or turn it over etc. Burning extremely seasoned and dry wood. 3 and 4 years split and covered.
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Due to my particular setup and needs, I tend not to pack the stove. But if I did, and/or if I didn't let the coal bed burn down substantially before I reload, I can imagine ending up with a deep bed of coals. I never remove coals from the stove (they contain a big percentage of the heating value of the wood), but sometimes I will put a small split E/W on top of the coals and let it burn the coals down with the air fully or mostly open.
 
Where in the Hudson Valley is he located?
 
Im the rookie hear but what is kiln? Is is like a big version of a pellet?
 
Niko said:
Im the rookie hear but what is kiln? Is is like a big version of a pellet?
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It's a way to REALLY speed up the drying time of firewood, usually in a building that has some way of drawing the moisture out in as little as a few days.

It's like seasoning wood but "on speed" lol ;lol :cool:
 
I tried calling him yesterday and left a VM, but no call-back. Even if he's out I'd rather him call me back.
 
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