I heart log loads delivered!

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mbcijim

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Mar 10, 2008
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Schuylkill County, Pa
I c/s/s my first 12 cords of firewood from the trees that were cut down for my new house. Problem was they got pushed a few times by equipment. So picture a 12 cord teepee of logs. Little did I realize how bad it sucked! Logs facing everywhere, mud on everything, constantly needing my chain sharpened, etc...

Well I had a utility company cutting down trees on one of my properties (mostly scrap wood) and they said what do you want me to do with the wood? Like I have a choice? Of course I asked would they deliver it to my house 10 miles away. He said sure! So I got a free log load delivered!

So I just finished cutting it all up. I can't believe how much easier it is than a 'pile'. It really makes me respect you guys who scrounge. Log loads have to be 1/3 to 1/2 the labor of scrounging.

I don't have it split yet, but do have the rounds stacked nicely. I am at 4 1/2 cords. Guy who delivered it said 5-6. I'm interested to see how many cords it really is after it is split and stacked. So thrilled to be 3-4 years ahead!
 
Can't beat a free load logs. And bucking a load of logs is a blast. However, I am usually back with a cord plus of bucked rounds in an hour or two with my scrounging setup and the rounds are dumped right next to the splitter.
 
I was just telling my dad a couple weeks back if I didn't have him to cut with me I'd be having log loads delivered due to all the work involved with felling/cutting/loading/hauling/unloading/stacking/splitting/stacking/moving/stacking etc...:lol:
 
I would agree, log loads save a lot of time and energy. It is nice to cut and split everything about 50' from my backdoor. This is 20 cord that will keep 2 houses warm next season. I'm halfway through processing it now and it is around 90% red oak with some ash, cherry, and white oak making up the remainder.
 

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shelbythedog said:
I would agree, log loads save a lot of time and energy. It is nice to cut and split everything about 50' from my backdoor. This is 20 cord that will keep 2 houses warm next season. I'm halfway through processing it now and it is around 90% red oak with some ash, cherry, and white oak making up the remainder.

Now that's a nice pile of wood!
 
SolarAndWood said:
Can't beat a free load logs. And bucking a load of logs is a blast. However, I am usually back with a cord plus of bucked rounds in an hour or two with my scrounging setup and the rounds are dumped right next to the splitter.

You must have one heck of a set up. It takes me about 2-3 hours to buck a cord from my log load. My saw could be faster (it's a small stihl) but it gets the job done.
 
Shelby, do you climb on top to buck the logs on top? My pile was 4-5' high and I'll tell you the height of your pile would make me uncomfortable.
 
shelbythedog said:
I would agree, log loads save a lot of time and energy. It is nice to cut and split everything about 50' from my backdoor. This is 20 cord that will keep 2 houses warm next season. I'm halfway through processing it now and it is around 90% red oak with some ash, cherry, and white oak making up the remainder.

You sure that oak will be ready for next season? While I don't have the opportunity to burn much oak, everything I've read on hearth.com indicates it takes oak 2+ years to season after cutting/splitting/stacking. Of course, this comment is in relation to burning in an EPA wood stove, with wood having less that 20% moisture.
 
Congrats...log loads are always a good take.
 
Shari said:
shelbythedog said:
I would agree, log loads save a lot of time and energy. It is nice to cut and split everything about 50' from my backdoor. This is 20 cord that will keep 2 houses warm next season. I'm halfway through processing it now and it is around 90% red oak with some ash, cherry, and white oak making up the remainder.

You sure that oak will be ready for next season? While I don't have the opportunity to burn much oak, everything I've read on hearth.com indicates it takes oak 2+ years to season after cutting/splitting/stacking. Of course, this comment is in relation to burning in an EPA wood stove, with wood having less that 20% moisture.

I agree Shari.

Shelbythedog, welcome to the forum. That is a lot of wood for just 2 homes!!!!! 10 cord for each house? What are you using for heat? Have you considered letting the wood season for a bit? Around here we won't even attempt to burn oak for 3 years after it has been cut and split. Good luck with this load.
 
sweet mama ! That's a great pile of logs. That would heat my place for 3 or more years! Nice.
 
What a great pile of logs! I'd love to get half of that delivered to me someday. Where did you get them from? A tree co.? Logging outfit?
 
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