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  1. Lowtech New Member

    joined: Nov 27, 2012
    30 posts
    CT
    I've been driving past this tree since Sandy, it's what's was left after the rest of it was cleared from the road. It's kind of a busy road, so I had to park a few yards away(by the way the Subaru in the picture is mine not the pickup). I guess it to be 18" - 24" and 12' + long, can anyone tree1.jpg tree2.jpg tree3.jpg tree5.jpg tree6.jpg help with an ID
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  2. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,908 posts
    Central IA
    End grain & bark looks like White Oak.
  3. Jack Fate Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 17, 2013
    269 posts
    Northwest Ohio
    my favorite ,white oak , best guess
  4. Dune Minister of Fire

    Burnable hardwood.
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  5. Wood Duck Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 26, 2009
    3,764 posts
    Central PA
    I think it is White Oak.
  6. tfdchief Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 24, 2009
    2,971 posts
    Tuscola, IL
    Sure looks like it could be white oak.
  7. billb3 Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 14, 2007
    3,067 posts
    SE Mass
    +1 on white oak

    nice for dead of winter if you can put it aside and let it age like a fine wine
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  8. Jack Fate Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 17, 2013
    269 posts
    Northwest Ohio
    Or ageing like a strong stout ,actually a good analogy ,generally needs 3 good years of proper care.

    Cheers
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  9. Lowtech New Member

    joined: Nov 27, 2012
    30 posts
    CT
    I guess it will have to wait join 3/4 of a cord of red oak I almost done splitting. With that said I think I'll just stack the rounds to split later and stay on the prowl for wood I can burn in the next two winters.
  10. Dune Minister of Fire

    It's really amazing how true this is.
    I have been working through I large vein of cherry and maple in my shed, for over a month just scattered oak. Yesterday I got tired of it and brought in a load of oak. I had forgotten how much longer the oak burns. I was hardly suffering with the cherry/maple but the less frequent loading is nice.
  11. fabsroman Minister of Fire

    joined: Jun 1, 2011
    942 posts
    West Friendship, Maryland
    Yeah, seasoned oak beats out maple and cherry pretty good. I cannot wait for all my oak to be properly seasoned. Life will be good then.
  12. PapaDave Minister of Fire

    Ooh, Ooh, I know.
    Firewood. :p
    Shouldn't take long to get that. Don't let someone else get it.
    We'll wait for the pics.
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  13. Ralphie Boy Minister of Fire

    :eek:White Oak!:eek:
  14. lukem Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 12, 2010
    3,139 posts
    Indiana
    White oak, for sure. It will burn great in 3 years.
  15. Flatbedford Minister of Fire

    I'll jump on the White oak bus. Get that Red Oak split ASAP. It won't really start drying until it is split.
  16. bogydave Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 4, 2009
    7,774 posts
    So Cent ALASKA
    Should be "Gottenwood" by now ;)
    I'm with the white oak crowd. :)
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