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  1. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,151 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    Oh, I suspect Thomas has more Super Cedars than any of us can imagine. ;-P Rick

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  2. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    I also suspect that he's running his tail off right now, filling customer orders for wood and Idehoe logs.
  3. msbree New Member

    joined: Oct 7, 2007
    22 posts
    New Jersey
    These Starters are the BEST!!! I was hooked immediately last year when I got my samples! I only need 1/2 of one! Thomas, any word on extra scoring of the Starters? If I can remember correctly, you were possibly thinking of purchasing a new machine that would do more than the 1/2 score of each Starter! Just curious... I still have plenty left over from last winter...but I'll definitely be re-ordering way before I run out! Thanks for such an EXCELLENT product!!!!!
  4. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,151 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I use 1/4 puck. Utility knife cuts almost all the way through (sort of a "sawing" motion), then just break into quarters. Got a little box I keep my quarters in. Is that all your real hair? Dang, it's gorgeous! Rick
  5. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
  6. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    We will look into your samples on Monday and let you know what happened.
    Thomas
  7. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Hello Rick,

    The Super Cedar has a slight score for breaking into quarters. It is on the side under the label. I find them to break in half and then again into quarters quite easily.

    We do have some commercial accounts that require us to halve them for their portion control. We do this after they are wrapped and then they are pushed with a air cylinder through the band saw and down a trough into boxes. This may seem like a slow process to some but the unique blend of cedar and highly refined parrafin we use requires this production method. This is why they burn clean and start fast. Oxygen RICH! Other methods pack the starter to tight or they require to much paraffin.
    Try cutting them on your band saw.

    Thomas
  8. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Oh ya, I don't have any hair. I use wax to remove it!
    Thomas
  9. stephen44 New Member

    joined: Jul 24, 2008
    37 posts
    Danville VA

    thank you - I'm not worried - just getting close to buying some and would like to test yours before buying my usual ones !
  10. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,151 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I don't have any trouble quartering them, I use the scores as a guide for my knife and get fewer "crumbs", and I love them. (BTW, I wasn't talking about your hair, Thomas, I was reacting to a real close look at MsBree's avatar.) Keep pressin' them little jewels out! Rick
  11. NitroBobby New Member

    joined: Oct 19, 2008
    6 posts
    North West Hills of CT
    hi thomas. i sent you an e-mail with my mailing address. after reading this thread, i'm very excited to try your product. thanks for the generous offer of free samples.

    kgb
  12. msbree New Member

    joined: Oct 7, 2007
    22 posts
    New Jersey
    You guys are just too funny! Yeah, that's my real hair...curls and all! Gotta keep it back or up before putting my upper body anywhere near that hot stove when refueling! Can you imagine??? OMG!!!!! Thanks for the compliment Rick!!! :)
  13. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Just getting it up!
  14. Bamawood New Member

    joined: Oct 27, 2008
    14 posts
    Central AL
    Sent my email . Hope I'm not too late Thanks.
  15. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,981 posts
    Carver, MA.
    Hello Thomas,
    I have tried your firestarters and they do work well and I am wondering if you give discounts to Hearth.Com members?

    Ray
  16. NWfuel Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    503 posts
    Mukilteo,Washington
    Hello Ray, I would love to help the members some how. I cannot discount the price at this time. Paraffin prices have doubled the last 4 months and shipping has also increased. The price to ship a 100 ct case to the east coast is approx.$27.00 plus I see a lot of rural destination add ons of $2.00 to $4.00 with fuel surcharge. This is included in the price we charge of $64.85 for the 100ct delivered to their door.
    I do have this idea.
    I could ship a pallet (48 cases) to your area and you or someone would see a substantial discount due to shipping fees saved. The members could contact you for the product and discounts.

    Thomas
  17. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,981 posts
    Carver, MA.
    Interesting idea Thomas.. A distribution network may be a good idea and business strategy plus drive the prices down.. How much does it cost to ship a pallet of 48 cases to the east coast?

    Ray
  18. lazeedan Member

    joined: Dec 14, 2006
    152 posts
    SW Michigan
    Thanks for the samples. It's been pretty warm last couple days. I'm sure I'll try in the next couple of days.
  19. bren582 Member

    joined: Oct 16, 2008
    198 posts
    Monmouth County NJ
    Email is on the way.. thanks for the free try
  20. pakrazee Member

    joined: Aug 15, 2008
    26 posts
    NE PA
    email sent - thanks!
  21. Got Wood Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2008
    880 posts
    Dutchess Cty, NY
    email sent - thanks
  22. PARAL New Member

    joined: Jul 14, 2008
    44 posts
    Northern NJ
    I'm on this bandwagon ... looking forward to trying it out. thanks!
  23. geka Member

    joined: Oct 30, 2008
    63 posts
    New Jersey
    Heard some great things about these. Looking forward to it. Sending the e-mail. Thanks.
  24. weedlady New Member

    joined: Nov 2, 2008
    2 posts
    NE Ohio
    me too! BRAND new member here, thanks
  25. fullbore New Member

    joined: Dec 11, 2007
    120 posts
    Northeast PA
    I received my case last week. The free sample hooked me for life...
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