Moisture content question

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Sleepy

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Jan 23, 2008
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Western Pa.
My new moisture meter just came today from Harbor Freight.

This evening, I cut down a standing dead cherry tree, about 16" dia at the base.

The meter readings at the end grains are around 35%. I will split this wood tomorrow and stack it on pallets.

My question is this: how long until this wood dries to 20%?
 
cherry quick and dead standing I'd say 60-90 day's splitt and it will be there
 
smokinj said:
cherry quick and dead standing I'd say 60-90 day's splitt and it will be there

That will be great! I was hoping to be able to burn it this winter.
 
Sleepy said:
smokinj said:
cherry quick and dead standing I'd say 60-90 day's splitt and it will be there

That will be great! I was hoping to be able burn it this winter.

i had some from last year used it in the smoker last week it went up like a book of matches
 
Pair up some Cherry on a hot bed of coals with some Oak or Hickory on top and you'll have just your shorts on in the middle of January.

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