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  1. `RyaN`
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    Worst wood to split

    My first guess would be black gum also. To get into why some woods are hard to split and are stringy versus other woods you would be getting into...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  2. `RyaN`
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    Overcoming Fear of... Hemlock, pine next...

    Flint same here in PA. I just posted about the adelgid in another post. As far as free wood. I say if it will burn and it's not costing any cash...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  3. `RyaN`
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    Good Woodlot Management

    Watch for disease/insects in your wood lot too. I know here in PA the hemlocks are dying due to the adelgid. Supposely the adelgid is going to be...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  4. `RyaN`
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    white Pine, and it's your fault!!! multiple questions!

    I've heard of the bow-and-arrow technique, personally I tie the rope to a split and throw hard (and often 'til I get it right) or climb, but using...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  5. `RyaN`
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    Dealers giving the $600 Harman rebate..sort of

    Did you ever consider if the $600 was for a price increase for the new inventory for this year? Most of the time you will see fluctuation in...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    perplexed what is for quite awhile on secondary burns.
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. `RyaN`
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    Is Dogwood the hottest?

    Dogwood is a very good burning wood.... On another note for a not so common wood but excellent to burn is good old black gum. Just beware of...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  8. `RyaN`
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    Ahhhhh! Scrounging hell.

    I just scored on 2 pick up loads of locust and birch! Got some more to go cut up. FYI the wood on a ROW is typically the property owners and if...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  9. `RyaN`
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    "How many splits from 24" Ash"

    I would guess 10-11 splits out of a 24" ash
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  10. `RyaN`
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    CAN YA GUESS THESE BIG BOYS ??? TREE ID

    Naw not better. Just enjoyed what I learned and proud. I am sure there is something you could teach me though still like starting a fire without...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  11. `RyaN`
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    CAN YA GUESS THESE BIG BOYS ??? TREE ID

    2 degrees in forestry and 5 years of schooling I would hope I learned something out of it.
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  12. `RyaN`
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    CAN YA GUESS THESE BIG BOYS ??? TREE ID

    Delete Please dbl post!
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  13. `RyaN`
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    CAN YA GUESS THESE BIG BOYS ??? TREE ID

    I would say those are quakes or bigtooth aspens. AKA popples. Tulip/yellow poplar definitely have a different bark pattern. Tulip poplar is...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  14. `RyaN`
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    aspen or cotton wood, thoughts.

    What the heck is popple. Do you mean poplar? Those fountain looking trees planted by farmers along their fencelines? We've actually cut...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  15. `RyaN`
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    Thermometers and chainsaws (couple of moderator-merged threads)

    Cammee one other thing I would recommend is have someone show you the difference between a sharp chain (properly filed) and a dull chain. Most...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: The Gear
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    Timber!

    Are you sure about that? There are a bunch of different kinds of oaks out there some have very similar characteristics as others. For example...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  17. `RyaN`
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    Timber!

    Ray np on the info. Here's a little pamphlet that you might want to look at. Gives you some helpful hints on tree felling....
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
  18. `RyaN`
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    Timber!

    Bark looks like white oak. Remember white oak bark is flaky when you rub your hand over it and is usually white. Red oak bark much tighter to the...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Another game of guess that wood!

    What color is the heart wood? And does it have any significant odor? I am still thinking fire cherry as the bark looks like a bronzish reddish color...
    Post by: `RyaN`, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Another game of guess that wood!

    Tough to tell. Looks like it could be a couple of different things. Fire cherry, or birch are my first two thoughts
    Post by: `RyaN`, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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