locust wood opinions

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Some people, including me, have trouble burning black locust after one year of drying. If you have a tight stove, you better give it two years, to be safe.

It splits easily, for me. It does smell somewhat when burning, but if your stove is EPA 2 and sealed properly, you won't notice.
 
dave11 said:
Some people, including me, have trouble burning black locust after one year of drying. If you have a tight stove, you better give it two years, to be safe.

It splits easily, for me. It does smell somewhat when burning, but if your stove is EPA 2 and sealed properly, you won't notice.
Put a moisture meter on it after 6 mos. It will definitely be ready after 1 yr (<20%mc).
I burn it every year and put a moisture on it all the time. It's the wood I look for the most. Great BTU's, easy splitting, <1 yr seasoning (I always season it for a year).
Its a little hard to start a fire with it. Its best to mix it with other hards.
Pound for pound it highest return on investment in my area.
Its white ash on steroids!
 
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