Anyone burned Atlas Cedar before?

[s0ulP@tch]

I'm getting a load of Atlas Cedar delivered today (getchipdrop.com, local arborist). Will post pics when the load arrives.

Anyone burned it before? Arborist claims it's denser than western red cedar (it's a "true cedar" after all) and that it seasons nicely and burns well. But of course he has a load of logs he wants to dump and has reason to say anything he can to get rid of them 🤣 I tried searching this and other forums, the GoogleWebz, etc and couldn't find BTU info, seasoning times, or other relevant info.

 

[begreen]

Atlas Cedar is a gorgeous, magestic tree. It's a shame they are taking it down. It's valued by woodworkers if you know any. The wood may burn hotter and faster than some other firewood. If so, split it thicker and mix with other wood to slow it down. Save some wood chips for the smoker.

 

[bigealta]

Blue Atlas Cedar, any good for burning?

I carved up a massive maple tree here this week (6 foot DBH) and hauled 3+ cords of it here for the wood. They have a huge atlas cedar that hey are...

firewoodhoardersclub.com

 

[s0ulP@tch]

@bigealta Yep, found that thread. He never got around to talking about how well it split, seasoned, or burned.
@begreen don't hate on me for taking it - I'm just on the receiving end I agree, they're beautiful. I'm trying to get ahead on my wood for next year. This year I was way behind and will probably just supplement my heat pump with burning when it gets really cold.

I will see if my FIL wants some pieces - he's retired and loves working with wood. All I have time for it right now is burning, unfortunately. I figured I'd need to mix it in with other wood.

The arborist dropped one load and has another one coming, along with some pin oak. Some chips were delivered with it, but they'll probably go to the garden after sitting for a season to decompose. I don't smoke meats. I'm excited for the oak - I'm in the burbs so I get whatever arborists bring me. Never had the pleasure of oak before, as I assume they divvy those up amongst their employees for burning at home.

 

[begreen]

Hey, free wood is free wood. I've seen stunning black walnut burnt as firewood. Painful, but not all that uncommon.

 

[bigealta]

Hey, free wood is free wood. I've seen stunning black walnut burnt as firewood. Painful, but not all that uncommon.

Guilty.... Burned probably 10-15 trees worth about 20 years ago. Was not worth the cost to truck to a mill and have milled.

 

[s0ulP@tch]

Well so far it’s stringy and the tiniest knots create issues. I’ll cut it to length and wait for it to dry out a bit more

 

[Wisco Shepherd]

Well so far it’s stringy and the tiniest knots create issues. I’ll cut it to length and wait for it to dry out a bit more

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If you can try to split in or around freezing temps that helps too.

 

[s0ulP@tch]

I gave a few rounds to the arts department at my daughter’s school and have offered some to a former classmate of hers that turns wood. Glad some of this can be used to make beautiful things.