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Small Pine branches need split?

Post in 'The Wood Shed' started by gzecc, Nov 10, 2012.

  1. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,910 posts
    NNJ
    Since Sandy I have more pine than I ever wanted. Do I need to split the any of these? (Not referring to the large rounds on the bottom) I expect to use the branches next year.

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    gzecc, Nov 10, 2012
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  2. weatherguy Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 20, 2009
    2,717 posts
    Central Mass
    I leave everything under 6 inches unsplit.
    weatherguy, Nov 10, 2012
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  3. bogydave Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 4, 2009
    7,991 posts
    So Cent ALASKA
    +1
    Small diameter pine dries ok without splitting.
    bogydave, Nov 10, 2012
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  4. PapaDave Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 23, 2008
    4,903 posts
    Northern MI - in the mitten
    I usually split right down to 4" or so. Makes great kindling.
    PapaDave, Nov 10, 2012
    #4

  5. blacktail Feeling the Heat

    joined: Sep 18, 2011
    393 posts
    Western WA
    I say leave 'em and burn 'em after 12 months.
    blacktail, Nov 11, 2012
    #5

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