I had a White Oak and Tulip Poplar taken down by a tree service. It was to close to the house for me to attempt. Now I get to have fun in the back yard. View attachment 68355
Weekend fun
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It's nice when it's already in the yard and you get to enjoy the fragrance of White Oak without having to haul it home first. 
I've got some that I can get, off-site. Still debating weather I want to tackle it; The trunk is good-sized but there will be a lot of crotch pieces, not nice straight trunk all the way, like you have there.
You might be able to burn some of that Tulip this Winter. The Oak? Not likely to be anywhere near dry enough...
I've got some that I can get, off-site. Still debating weather I want to tackle it; The trunk is good-sized but there will be a lot of crotch pieces, not nice straight trunk all the way, like you have there.You might be able to burn some of that Tulip this Winter. The Oak? Not likely to be anywhere near dry enough...
Nice pile of wood, I love the smell of that white oak. Probably the best smelling wood out there, next to applewood. That'll keep you busy for a while.
As counterintuitive as it might seem you'll be glad(specifically your back) the poplar rounds are the bigs ones - and not the oak.
Thats about the only wood that I'll still split with the maul.
Thats about the only wood that I'll still split with the maul.
Just don't tell any one how much fun it is. 
Folks will think your nuts.
Will make a nice stack too.
Folks will think your nuts.
Will make a nice stack too.
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