Dry time on 2 year old standing maple

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Lanningjw

Minister of Fire
Oct 15, 2008
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Plymouth, Minnesota
A tree cutter down the street was cutting down a dead maple that was standing for 2 years. The home owner offered me all the rounds and I split them up. Some of the splits had what looked like wax worms inside of it?

How long should the splits dry before I can use them? I stored it in a covered wood shed that is not in direct sun light. I Have a Century insert.

I tried to burn a split on a good coal bed but it was much harder to burn than my seasoned wood.

Jim
 
Yes. It will be ready next fall. Get it split ASAP or at least by Spring.
 
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