Official Connecticut Firewood Thread

Tom from East Granby. Stihl MS250. Poulan 1950, Napoleon 1402. The covered stuff is about 2 cord for December and January, Elm and pin oak. The other stuff is 2 + cord of oak for next year.

Jay106n said:

I have been looking for somebody that can do a large dump truck load of rounds or even logs, general 5-6 cord range in a load. Anybody have a reliable source or dealer in CT that can deliver?

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I asked my guy if he would drop in Brookfield, he said "No", and that's just a few miles from me, otherwise I'd give out his info.

Beer Belly said:

I asked my guy if he would drop in Brookfield, he said "No", and that's just a few miles from me, otherwise I'd give out his info.

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I appreciate the thought. Thanks.

Hey, first snow in CT today. At least were I am.

chazcarr said:

Hey, first snow in CT today. At least were I am.

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I worked outside all day in the "snow". I was surprised to see the white stuff falling.

rygar said:

this is what i have to look forward to over the next couple weeks, picture doesnt do it justice. soooo much wood.

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Got some bigguns in there. Good problem to have I wish I had that problem right now.

Hamden
Woodstock Keystone
Poulan Pro 18"
Fiskars X27
Homelite 5-ton electric splitter
DHT 22-ton

Try to scrounge up as much wood as I can from my property or from family and friends who have trees go down! Willing to go in with people on some wood though when I can

Jay106n said:

I have been looking for somebody that can do a large dump truck load of rounds or even logs, general 5-6 cord range in a load. Anybody have a reliable source or dealer in CT that can deliver?

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I just sent you a PM, I see you are in the next town over from me and I just got a delivery last month.

I might as well post up my info too

Burlington
Pacific Energy stove
Husqvarna 455 Rancher
Fiskers x27 - semi retired splitter as of this year
Husqvarna s427 - Newly purchased splitter

Craigslist, Orange CT. Someone dropped this and took the tops off, just looking for someone to clean up the rest.

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/zip/5276422921.html

Hey guys, i need some help. I got screwed over on a wood delivery. And long story short i have some 40in+ rounds that range in length from 25-30in. Problem 1 is that they wont fit in my splitter, its a 24in max. Problem 2 is that a few are way too big and need to be cut down some.

Does anyone near Burlington have a vertical splitter that will take up to 30in? And or have a 24in+ saw i could borrow for a day?

Its around 2-3 cords of wood, a bigger splitter would take care of the majority of it. All of the long pieces after split i am planning to make a jig to cut them down to appropriate lengths.

I am happy to work out some kinda deal that benefits everyone.

TheRambler said:

Hey guys, i need some help. I got screwed over on a wood delivery. And long story short i have some 40in+ rounds that range in length from 25-30in. Problem 1 is that they wont fit in my splitter, its a 24in max. Problem 2 is that a few are way too big and need to be cut down some.

Does anyone near Burlington have a vertical splitter that will take up to 30in? And or have a 24in+ saw i could borrow for a day?

Its around 2-3 cords of wood, a bigger splitter would take care of the majority of it. All of the long pieces after split i am planning to make a jig to cut them down to appropriate lengths.

I am happy to work out some kinda deal that benefits everyone.

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If you have a saw, try quartering it, then cut to lenght.

Beer Belly said:

If you have a saw, try quartering it, then cut to lenght.

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Either my technique sucks and or my saw is underpowered for the job. I have done quite a bit so far, but these last 15 or so massive pieces are quickly becoming my nemesis lol.

TheRambler said:

Either my technique sucks and or my saw is underpowered for the job. I have done quite a bit so far, but these last 15 or so massive pieces are quickly becoming my nemesis lol.

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How long are the rounds?

Jay106n said:

How long are the rounds?

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I'm in Harwinton on the Litchfield side, depending on which side of Burlington your on, I might be able to help you out. I don't loan my gear, but I am more than happy to stop by for a couple hours and lend a hand. My 22T Ariens can do up to 24" long rounds. Anything longer than that, I can't be of any assistance. I have split 36" diameter rounds vertically in the past with my splitter. Its work but it gets done. I am available in the mornings this week if you want me to stop by. I work in the afternoon so I do have a cutoff time. Inbox me.

The rounds are 22-30ish inches long, and up to 40 some odd inches wide. The only ones that are an issue are the ones longer than 24 that wont fit in my splitter.

Jay, it sounds like I am on the opposite side of you. Off of barnes hill rd . Farmington/collinsville side. Greatly appreciate the offer. Our schedules seem opposite this week, i am free in the afternoons. Next week i have lots of time though.

TheRambler said:

The rounds are 22-30ish inches long, and up to 40 some odd inches wide. The only ones that are an issue are the ones longer than 24 that wont fit in my splitter.

Jay, it sounds like I am on the opposite side of you. Off of barnes hill rd . Farmington/collinsville side. Greatly appreciate the offer. Our schedules seem opposite this week, i am free in the afternoons. Next week i have lots of time though.

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I am not far up the road from you in the Villages. Again I don't loan out my gear. But I may be able to help out a bit during the week. My splitter will only accept up to 25" but I have a maul and some steel wedges that I have popped some pretty big logs with. And my saw has a 20" bar so we may be able to cut them down enough for your splitter. Weds, and Fridays work best for me.

rygar said:

why not just cut the long pieces in half. i had a similar problem with a round around 38" in diameter, i only have an 18" bar and i cut as much as i could through it then used wedge and sledge to finish the job, now they will fit in my splitter no problemo

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that is what i was thinking

TheRambler said:

The rounds are 22-30ish inches long, and up to 40 some odd inches wide. The only ones that are an issue are the ones longer than 24 that wont fit in my splitter.

Jay, it sounds like I am on the opposite side of you. Off of barnes hill rd . Farmington/collinsville side. Greatly appreciate the offer. Our schedules seem opposite this week, i am free in the afternoons. Next week i have lots of time though.

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No problem. Yeah I know exactly where you are, not too far out, only about 10 miles or so. Unfortunately our schedules are opposite. Good luck.

Waterford, ct. Love this site and have put others wisdom to good use. Finally have wood that is good enough (for me that is low 20's and below. About one third of it was purchased 1-2 years ago. The rest was C/s/s in early spring of '15 (soft maple- dry now). I do some scrounging and talk with neighbors and family a lot and keep my ears open for wood opportunities. I've learned a lot and look forward to paying it forward in that way.

I have been lurking on this site for almost a year and love the amount of info on here.Live in wolcott and been in our new home for over a year.its 2100 square feet and drafty. We had a lopi cape cod insert installed in our fireplace which is centrally located.burned 3 cords of not so seasoned wood last year but mixed it in with Eco bricks and about 40-50 pallets and made it through the winter.this year I am much more prepared and have some seasoned wood and about 70-80 pallets all cut up and ready to burn.had a few small fires this past week and what a difference nice seasoned oak makes. The stove does a great Job and heats a large portion of the house and we enjoy the warmth!