can a downed tree be cut, split, and burned without much wait?

[Markeg33]

I had a similar experience to some above in regards to dead trees. Chopped down a big apple tree in July, expected to have to wait until next winter. Lo and behold, 3 months later we're at 15%. What a bonus that has turned out to be.

 

[TedyOH]

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I cut a 15" silver maple in this condition last night, top half was at 17% to 15%, bottom half was at 18% to 22%, I think in a month the 18-22 half will be good to go.

Going to cut another tonight, I'll post pics of moisture % from top, middle and base.

Sorta forgot about this thread but here's pics of standing, 13 was top and 18 was middle, below the middle it was getting punky so i didn't bother with it

 

[billb3]

check it again on a fresh split so you're testing the approximate center of the tree.

 

[Z33]

I'm not sure where exactly you are located in Western MA, but I just saw this today on Craig's List. The claim to have 60 yards of burnable wood in Springfield -- a few pick up loads and you'd be good for the winter.
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/zip/5263942680.html

That looks like tetanus waiting to happen...Hope you guys are up to date on your shots!

 

[TedyOH]

check it again on a fresh split so you're testing the approximate center of the tree.

That is a fresh split, and the center, measured right after it was dropped, the 13% is a quarter split the 18% is a half.

 

[billb3]

That is a fresh split, and the center, measured right after it was dropped, the 13% is a quarter split the 18% is a half.

Oh man on my laptop and bleary eyed at midnight that looked different.
You're doing it right then !