Cedar Transformer Poles: Thoughts...

[NordicSplitter]

My buddy works for National Grid and he just let me know he has about 8 very large Cedar Transformer Poles that I can have. He guarantees me that they are natural and not treated in any way. He say's they are about 20' long and at least 18" in diameter. Have to let him know by this weekend... Anyone burn Cedar? If so...How is it? Thanks...

 

[ScotO]

Cedar burns hot, but like most pines, it isn't a long-burning wood. I'd say go for it, so long as you are absolutely POSITIVE they poles aren't treated with creosote or copper sulfate......

 

[Woody Stover]

Like Soctty says, I would want to be sure it wasn't treated...don't want to roast a combustor. If not treated, I would probably split it down to kindling; I hear Cedar is Super for that...

 

[nrford]

Kindling!

 

[ansehnlich1]

I split, stack, and burn eastern red cedar. It burns fast and hot. I'd get 'em if you are guaranteed they are virgin cedar, untreated in any way.

 

[Michael Golden]

I get the same poles off my father in law and they work great for kindling!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I agree on the kindling.

 

[bogydave]

8 very large Cedar Transformer Poles that I can have.

Wood shed frame ?

 

[NordicSplitter]

Got the poles today! Great guy that Steve is. He cut them to 18" length. They are roughly 16" in diameter. 18 pieces delivered to me after work in his truck! 1 full face cord of untreated cedar. Garage smells like a forest. Think I will split them down for kindling. 1 load down 2 to go when he gets back from vacation.