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  1. Mr A Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 18, 2011
    451 posts
    N. California
    I read this smells like Vicks Vapor Rub, the wet rounds I scrounged sure do. On another forum, it says good kindling. I cant find much definitive info. I know it will burn, the smelly oils may give off extra heat. I would guess it is like pine, make sure it is dry. Any thoughts on this wood? Much appreciated
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  2. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,515 posts
    Northern Illinois
    I have heard that the smoke is nasty. I personally do not know.
  3. Applesister Feeling the Heat

    joined: Dec 5, 2012
    288 posts
    My uneducated guess is that trapped resinous oils or volitle esters or whatever compounds are in Camphor would cause popping and crackling. Much like pine pitch. At least you know camphor is not toxic or dangerous to breath. Perhaps you may want to try it in an outside pit first.
  4. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    7,163 posts
    central PA
    Never dealt with it over here on this coast.......
    That said, I hate Vicks vapor rub.....so I doubt I'd be into burning it....;)
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