The ideal arrangement...

[Blue2ndaries]

Two Sundays ago I saw a friend at church who recently went to work at his father's tree service biz. They've been cutting trees since 1984. Anyway, I asked if he ever dropped wood off for people who use/burn firewood and he said absolutely. He said it actually does them a favor as their company would typically have to pay for disposal. I told him I have all the space he could want/need to dump off hardwoods. He said be careful what you ask for...each dump load could be 3-4 cords depending on job.

Well he dropped off the 1st two loads---ash and maple...about 2.5cord worth. I couldn't believe it! I now have a supply of free, DELIVERED hardwood as I told him that I would be primarily interested in oak, ash, maple, and fir from time to time. He said not a problem, he would not drop off wood from jobs that are not good for burning. Pics of course...

 

[thewoodlands]

It sounds like a great deal for both, nice job.

 

[ScotO]

Awesome deal, Blue! I'd say maybe a gift certificate to a nice local restaurant from time to time may be in order here.....
WIN-WIN all the way around on this deal!

 

[Woody Stover]

Can't beat that!
Did you have to specify the length you need, or do they buck to a standard length that works for you?

 

[Blue2ndaries]

Did you have to specify the length you need, or do they buck to a standard length that works for you?

Seems like most of the rounds are 16-18" which is perfect for me. I actually prefer longer lengths ~18in. The branches that are around 6-8" they seem to have left longer, some are several feet long.

 

[Ralphie Boy]

Win-win for all involved, nice, very nice.

 

[PapaDave]

Man oh man.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Very nice indeed. As Scott stated, something to show your appreciation will go a long ways here. Even occasionally dropping off some donuts and coffee if you see them working. If the weather is warm, then some cold drink can really be appreciated.

 

[bogydave]

Well it's bucked & delivered free.
No work for you so far, should be all rested &
Do you have a picture of it split & stacked yet.?
LOL

1st pic I see some fresh splits,
Nice looking wood .
Should get you set up a few years ahead in no time

 

[Blue2ndaries]

Well it's bucked & delivered free.
No work for you so far, should be all rested &
Do you have a picture of it split & stacked yet.?
LOL

1st pic I see some fresh splits,
Nice looking wood .
Should get you set up a few years ahead in no time

Hah! I was waiting for the first person to give me grief on getting it all split and stacked. This will likely be 2017-2018 wood.

 

[paul bunion]

A mutually benifical arrangement. Got to like it.

 

[westkywood]

Dats shweeet........