Locust - Do You Find It a Pain to Use?

[Flatbedford]

I am not saying BL isn't good. I am saying that after being rained and snowed on it is a PIA to get going nice, especially in the shoulder season when every reload is not a super hot one. The stove is cranking now. Just under 500°F 2.5 hours after reload.

 

[jatoxico]

I am not saying BL isn't good. I am saying that after being rained and snowed on it is a PIA to get going nice, especially in the shoulder season when every reload is not a super hot one. The stove is cranking now. Just under 500°F 2.5 hours after reload.

I meant the thread. I'm sure you have it covered.

 

[basswidow]

I burned some BL last year and I wasn't impressed. Tiny little splinters in my hands (need to wear gloves), and it just doesn't produce the heat I expected or atleast to live up to the hype here on Hearth. It's not like Oak. So far, nothing has impressed me as a stand out for heat - like oak does. Good - two year plus- seasoned Oak makes a huge difference.

This year, I've got a mix of cherry, ash, and mostly Oak.

Next year, I took in 2 cords of BL, in additon to cherry, Ash and Oak. I've got nearly 6 cords of oak for next year and more to come for the year after. There's oak down everywhere around me!

 

[smokinj]

Only pain with B.L. is finding more...