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  1. kobudo Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2008
    95 posts
    MN
    I am going through more wood than I planned for this winter. There is a nursery that sells firewood by the pound (oak) 17 cents/lb. The lady I spoke with said it is seasoned. Anyone have experience with this? I don't want to buy green wood.....
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  2. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,420 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    thats going to put a cord at 425.00 or more depending on how season it is!(guessing about 2500 lbs for a cord season)Thats HIGH! very High
  3. kobudo Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2008
    95 posts
    MN
    Yea, I'm not too worried about the cost since I will probably only end up purchasing 1/4 or 1/5 of a cord. We are only burning 5 days a month when we are at the lake. I'm more concerned with making sure the wood is seasoned.
  4. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,420 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    just look at the ends of the wood should have some cracks in it if its seasoned
  5. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

    In Europe I think they sell by weight, but unless you know the moisture %, you really don't know how much wood vs. how much water you are buying.

    Can you tell dry wood from wet? There are several guidelines- don't go by the wood being grey and split at the ends- it could be sopping wet inside and look like that. It should make a clear noise when you bang 2 pieces together- highish pitched, rather than a thump. Split a piece and see if it looks wet- touch it to your cheek and see if it's cooler than expected, or use a moisture meter.
  6. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,420 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    1/4 of a cord not worth buying a meter for Time to take a chance!
  7. bluefrier New Member

    joined: Jul 3, 2008
    310 posts
    Maryland
    In some states it is illegal to sell firewood by any measurement except a cord or fraction of a cord. 17 cents a pound sound like a
    bad idea to me.
  8. Brian VT New Member

    joined: Jul 30, 2008
    807 posts
    Southern VT
    No kidding. They have incentive to sell it wet. I'd pay for kiln dried before I bought it by the pound.
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