Newb question

[D8Chumley]

I've seen some terms that I'd like to know if someone could define them for me. 2 in particular- what is a face cord and what is fat wood ? I feel sheepish asking but I haven't been able to figure them out on my own. There might be more but just these 2 for now. Thanks guys!

 

[pen]

Fatwood is wood which has lot of resins in it that's cut down like kindling that works well as a fire starter.....

http://www.amazon.com/Fatwood-Firestarter-9935-Fireplace-35-Pound/dp/B00CGTTK68/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396216754&sr=8-2&keywords=fat wood

A face cord is a stack of wood that is 4foot high by 8foot wide by whatever length you like, 15 inches, 16, 18, 24, etc. Around here, a face cord is generally understood to be 1/3 of a cord, so it would be 4footx8footx16inches for the length of the splits.

Have fun

 

[D8Chumley]

Thanks pen. I've seen pine referred to as fat wood, makes sense

 

[red oak]

As pen mentioned, a face cord can be any length of wood that is 4 feet by 8 feet. Beware if you are buying any face cords for that reason. Sellers are not supposed to sell wood in anything but true cords in most states, but some still do.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Fat wood is a premier fire starter, IMHO. Those super cedars are better, but fat wood is cheaper and works good enough to start a fire, use just need to see what your doing and it will get done...a face cord is 8x4, I will send you a picture to show you.....this is a face cord......
Any other questions? Just ask away.....

 

[NordicSplitter]

Believe it or not...One of the very best starters I have found and have used is Match Light Charcoal. I take 2 pieces and place them strategically, light them and flame on...A 10 lb bag is only $6.97 at Walmart.

 

[BrotherBart]

Fatwood is made from the resin heavy stumps of pine trees. Got a pine stump around, make your own.