How much wood have you burned!
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Grizzerbear
Minister of Fire
I've burned roughly the same, about a 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cord in a buck 74. A good chunk of that I have burned in the last week and a half with this real cold spell.
jetsam
Minister of Fire
I remember thinking that I had a magic stove that kept the house warm using hardly any wood early this winter, now I think it's broken and the wood is falling through the bottom and into the basement! 
Woodsplitter67
Minister of Fire
So far I'm at 2.109 cords. The last couple weeks we have really run through the wood. My wife is home every day and pretty much so are the kids. My usage may be up some. Keeping the house roughly 72/74 and at night no less than 67. Im not shutting down as early now that its colder as compared to earlier this winter.. I was shutting down the stove at like 6pm now I'll wait untill 8ish..
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Caw
Minister of Fire
I've burned 3.5 cords so far in my Osburn 1600 insert as our primary heat. Its actually been fairly cold for a while here so we've been chewing through wood.
I started off the season with a lot of bone dry questionable poplar/butternut that went up like tinder. I also wanted to use my new toy all the time so my usage is a little high. I think if I had good wood to start and wasn't burning for fun in October I'd be more around 2.5 cords so far.
I started off the season with a lot of bone dry questionable poplar/butternut that went up like tinder. I also wanted to use my new toy all the time so my usage is a little high. I think if I had good wood to start and wasn't burning for fun in October I'd be more around 2.5 cords so far.
Sawset
Minister of Fire
On my 3rd cord.-38°f here this morning.osburn 2300.
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More than i wanted to
I am up to about 2-3/4 cords. Going to be cutting it close and most likely will need to raid a stack that was slated for next year.
I am up to about 2-3/4 cords. Going to be cutting it close and most likely will need to raid a stack that was slated for next year.
Woodsplitter67
Minister of Fire
brazilbl
Burning Hunk
I think you are on to something. With all of us being executive ordered into our homes, it makes sense that our usage is up. Through 2 into 3 cords this year. I have enough for the rest of Feb/Mar, but if its needed, then I will buy enough NIELS to get me through. Its nice to have that as a backup.
Gearhead660
Minister of Fire
Gearhead660
Minister of Fire
I am right on par with what I went through last year. Maybe a bit more but I have been running 2 burners at same time alot this year. I think the new stove has helped with a bit less wood consumption compared to the old smoke dragon.
Not enough... I will be in better shape 2 yrs from now. Next year is likely still judiciously firing up the Blaze King Chinook 30.2 (rather than to have it simply burn continuously on low if I don't need much heat) to make sure I have some dry wood left for a cold spell at the end...
About a face cord of maple and a face cord of sassafras. Then a face cord of [cherry + oak].
About a face cord of maple and a face cord of sassafras. Then a face cord of [cherry + oak].
Caw
Minister of Fire
Gotta step up that wood game @stoveliker ! It's definitely hard at the beginning.
I'm gonna make it myself but I utilized 3 standing dead ash trees in my woods to supplement what I had allocated for this year. I have 11 cords on my property now though so we're good moving forward. Trying to get 3 years ahead but running into space issues. I expect a 3-4 cord a year habit so I'm close...I'm negotiating with the wife for more space!
I'm gonna make it myself but I utilized 3 standing dead ash trees in my woods to supplement what I had allocated for this year. I have 11 cords on my property now though so we're good moving forward. Trying to get 3 years ahead but running into space issues. I expect a 3-4 cord a year habit so I'm close...I'm negotiating with the wife for more space!
2.75 cords to date. Half of this year’s “bay” in the shed. 100% wood heat for house in the mid 70s and shop in the upper 50s.
All Doug fir at 14% has been a real treat.
I got an extra 3 cord log load delivered and processed in late summer 2020 in anticipation of extra usage due to working from home but it looks unnecessary now for whatever reason.
All Doug fir at 14% has been a real treat.
I got an extra 3 cord log load delivered and processed in late summer 2020 in anticipation of extra usage due to working from home but it looks unnecessary now for whatever reason.
Gotta step up that wood game @stoveliker ! It's definitely hard at the beginning.
I'm gonna make it myself but I utilized 3 standing dead ash trees in my woods to supplement what I had allocated for this year. I have 11 cords on my property now though so we're good moving forward. Trying to get 3 years ahead but running into space issues. I expect a 3-4 cord a year habit so I'm close...I'm negotiating with the wife for more space!
My plan is to build a shed this year. 144 sq ft, 6-8 ft tall, so holding 7.5 cords or so. Did not get permission from the wife for two sheds (and 144 sq ft is the limit for no permit here ...).
That'll allow me to burn 2.5 cords a year with three bays, which should be more than enough here.
I already have a tree company lined up for free logs/rounds delivery. Waiting for the snow to clear to get some pine etc.
Caw
Minister of Fire
I'm intimately familiar with the permission from the wife issue. That's one reason I went with the long/skinny plan of a row of racks with lean-to roofs. Cost about $1,000 to make and will hold 8 cords but also not permanent. Its all able to be taken down and moved relatively easily. I have 1 of 4 build and plan to built the rest this spring. Then I have some random spots on the property I can stash 2-3 more cords they are just not super great spots for drying.
Nice about the log sourcing! I don't get mine for free as I think you know but the cost is mostly a fee for their time and the ability to get all hardwood. Around here you could get all the pine you want for pennies.
This snow is killing my wood processing. I have way cords c/s/s and another 3 cords of rounds sitting in my driveway waiting to be processed and put away. Very annoying. Wood processing is my me time...One day!
Nice about the log sourcing! I don't get mine for free as I think you know but the cost is mostly a fee for their time and the ability to get all hardwood. Around here you could get all the pine you want for pennies.
This snow is killing my wood processing. I have way cords c/s/s and another 3 cords of rounds sitting in my driveway waiting to be processed and put away. Very annoying. Wood processing is my me time...One day!
Same for me. My me time. But my driveway is now full with 6 ft piles of snow... And that is where I process my wood.
Anyway, the wood shed will be long as well, to have more exposure.
The wife today said she was surprised how much we used this winter (1st with the BK)... After a year of telling me we had enough...
A little over 2 cords at this point - saved almost $700 so far on oil this season. Best. Investment. Ever.
I think I am at 2.5-3 cords give or take a little..I am using less than prior to tightening this house up...which was knocking on 7 cord..depending upon what February brings I am looking at using 5.5-6?
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