A local mill owner (and recent social acquaintance) has an abundance of slabwood from white cedar production. He'll deliver a large dump trailer in 12' lengths for $50 (no tax). The trailer appears to be 12*5*6=360 cu.ft
I've been paying $1000 for 10 cords of good hardwood in log lengths
I am wondering if slabs are a viable fuel for an EKO 60 with 1500 gal un-pressurized storage. I am not trying to go for long burns, just trying to get lots of heat into storage fast. I ordered one load to try it. I guess if it has poor results I'll have lots of kindling
I have a radial arm saw that might facilitate cutting.
I was thinking about storing cut slabs in apple boxes (4'*4'*2') and then fork lifting those into the boiler room (garage) to reduce handling. I find that this method has reduced handling of hardwood appreciably.
For those of you who have tried slabs...how'd it go?
I've been paying $1000 for 10 cords of good hardwood in log lengths
I am wondering if slabs are a viable fuel for an EKO 60 with 1500 gal un-pressurized storage. I am not trying to go for long burns, just trying to get lots of heat into storage fast. I ordered one load to try it. I guess if it has poor results I'll have lots of kindling
I have a radial arm saw that might facilitate cutting.
I was thinking about storing cut slabs in apple boxes (4'*4'*2') and then fork lifting those into the boiler room (garage) to reduce handling. I find that this method has reduced handling of hardwood appreciably.
For those of you who have tried slabs...how'd it go?