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[redyute]

OK guys does this really look like locust?. Ive always wanted to try out some locust so ifit is locuse id make the 45 minute drive for it.
(broken link removed to https://baltimore.craigslist.org/zip/d/highland-seasoned-locust-firewood/6840855926.html)
i know it's not seasoned so yeah just want to know if you guys think its locust

 

[Dataman]

Looks like Cottonwood. Nasty stuff if it is

 

[Dataman]

Cottonwood is one of the poorest wood fuels; it does not dry well, and rots quickly. It splits poorly, because it is very fibrous. It produces a low level of energy per unit of volume of wood.[7]

 

[Dataman]

More I look at the pics and research I seriously doubt it's BL. Really looks like CW and you should get paid to come get that.


The species has a fairly limited range, growing in just a handful of states through the Appalachian Mountains and into Missouri and Arkansas

https://www.hobbyfarms.com/the-best-and-worst-trees-for-firewood/

 

[woodhounder]

Looks like Honey Locust. You can tell by the orange color in the broken limb, and the bark looks like it too. Good firewood.

 

[Dima1973]

Looks like locust. Here is my 2 year old split

 

[weatherguy]

That's black locust go get it.

 

[TreePointer]

+1 on black locust.

 

[redyute]

Thank you fellas i'll be on my way up there shortly

 

[Eureka]

Even the limb wood is good on locust if it isn’t punky. High BTUs throughout

 

[redyute]

Just coming back from my other craiglist score, its oak not sure what type but good old oak. Only 25 minutes from the house so yeah i'm happy with that

 

[redyute]

Operation locust bound

 

[Kevin Weis]

Yep Locust. Cottonwood not native to this area. Only here if someone planted it. I lived in that area for a few years. Go for it.

 

[redyute]

Just got back yall didn't tell me cutting locust was like cutting steel with the saw, sparks flying and all. Had to get my brand new chain i was saving for wet days lmao.

There are about 4 more dead standing ones in dude's back yard that he said i can come cut them if i wasted to.

 

[Sawset]

Just got back yall didn't tell me cutting locust was like cutting steel with the saw, sparks flying and all. Had to get my brand new chain i was saving for wet days lmao.View attachment 242441 View attachment 242442 View attachment 242443
There are about 4 more dead standing ones in dude's back yard that he said i can come cut them if i wasted to.

70 years old, 1928. Old wood. I've never seen a dead black locust before - they seem almost impossible to kill. When they're cut off they'll send sprouts everywhere.

 

[Locust99]

That is definitely Black Locust, good score. I have a huge dead Black Locust in my back yard that needs to come down. Unfortunately this one needs a climber or boom truck to take her down safely. If you can fell those trees safely you might as well get them, that’s some of the best wood you can get. Extremely rot resistant, high btus and it dries faster than oak! Sparks can fly though cutting it, it’s funny to watch cutting it at dusk.

 

[redyute]

If you can fell those trees safely you might as well get them,.

Yeah i plan on going back next Sunday to get those two, should be able to drop them with no problem

 

[Kevin Weis]

Yea, it'll wear the chain a little. Especially if it's been standing dead. With the house nearby I might pass on those ones.

 

[redyute]

Yea, it'll wear the chain a little. Especially if it's been standing dead. With the house nearby I might pass on those ones.

Thats just 2 of the four dead ones

 

[Tar12]

Cant tell for sure but it looks like both are leaning away from the house...they would come home with me!

 

[redyute]

Cant tell for sure but it looks like both are leaning away from the house...they would come home with me!

They are leaning away and that's a shed in the picture. I plan on emptying the trailer by before the end of the week so i can head back over there next weekend to get those. Started splitting some to, that's some tough wood.

 

[Tar12]

They are leaning away and that's a shed in the picture. I plan on emptying the trailer by before the end of the week so i can head back over there next weekend to get those. Started splitting some to, that's some tough wood.

If I had a steady supply of it thats all I would burn....I really like it! Even seasoned it is hard to start from a cold stove but once it does its a beautiful thing! I just always loaded on a good coal bed...no worries.

 

[weatherguy]

Its toughness is what makes it such good firewood, ask these guys who cut and split hedge.

 

[redyute]

So i just got a call from a co worker of mine who just had a locust cut down asking if i wanted the wood, the firewood gods are being nice to me lmao

 

[redyute]

Just getting back from another craigslist run. Ash and elm css year and a half but wasnt covered. He said make an off so i said $40 he said yes. Hour drive lol

So this elm look like poplar until i picked up a piece and felt how heavy and dense it is compared to poplar.