Logging truck load delivered yesterday

[wardk]

Nice full load of Birch scaled at about 90,000 lbs. I think it should be 3yrs worth. Now to start CSS I won't need that gym membership I was contemplating.

 

[S Roche]

Wow, Straight, easy splitting. Nice.

 

[Applesister]

Nice pics
Do you have Paper birch or Yellow or all mixed?
They all look like a perfect size for cutting.
Send us more pics as you go and how come you aint got no snow up there?

 

[velvetfoot]

That's a big load.
I saw on web that unseasoned white birch is 4800 lb/cord, so that's like 19 cords worth? Does that jibe with what you're thinking?
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[wardk]

Nice pics
Do you have Paper birch or Yellow or all mixed?
They all look like a perfect size for cutting.
Send us more pics as you go and how come you aint got no snow up there?

We just call it Birch , it's the only hardwood that grows naturally in this part of the world. When it's seasoned properly it will be dense and heavy, burns nice and hot. Had about 2ft of snow on the ground about a week ago but got a weather system called the pineapple express above freezing for the last week, yesterday it was 13c or about 62f.

 

[wardk]

That's a big load.
I saw on web that unseasoned white birch is 4800 lb/cord, so that's like 19 cords worth? Does that jibe with what you're thinking?
(broken link removed to http://multitekinc.com/app/newsletter/view_article/50,1,4,,4.html)

I calculated it differently, as the wood was felled in its dormant state I think the moisture would be reduced some what , so 90,000 lbs I think should season down to 60,000lbs that would give me 800 boiler fills at 75lbs per. It may be wishful thinking but it helps me justify the $1800 price.

 

[velvetfoot]

I calculated it differently, as the wood was felled in its dormant state I think the moisture would be reduced some what , so 90,000 lbs I think should season down to 60,000lbs that would give me 800 boiler fills at 75lbs per. It may be wishful thinking but it helps me justify the $1800 price.

You're a lot more pessimistic than that chart I linked to. For seasoned/green, the chart is 4600/4800, or 96%, where your assuming 60000/90000, or 67%.
On the other hand, that Garn seems pretty efficient!

 

[wardk]

You're a lot more pessimistic than that chart I linked to. For seasoned/green, the chart is 4600/4800, or 96%, where your assuming 60000/90000, or 67%.
On the other hand, that Garn seems pretty efficient!

That would be even better,another nice thing is the wood was forwared to the landing in snow so it's clean, easy on the saw.

 

[Plow Boy]

That's a lot of wood And no limbs to deal with, im just going to set here and drool for a little bit LOL.

 

[velvetfoot]

They're straight, not too big in diameter so you can handle them nice.

 

[Seanm]

Had about 2ft of snow on the ground about a week ago but got a weather system called the pineapple express above freezing for the last week, yesterday it was 13c or about 62f

Its a bit cooler where I am but not by much. Snow on the ground is melting fast! Make sure you show us more pics as you process that monster load! Im jealous! I have a bit of birch but not much as its a bit sparse here.

 

[Poindexter]

Looks great. My logs came in this fall partly dragged through mud. I am not sure how much later i can get away with placing my order, but having them mud free sure is nice and easy on saw chains too.

I agree with velvetfoot, looking at the pile - you got some nice long ones - about 20 cords split and stacked.

You get some moose on the other side of the road in the autumn? Really pretty countryside behind the woodpile.

 

[saskwoodburner]

We just call it Birch , it's the only hardwood that grows naturally in this part of the world. When it's seasoned properly it will be dense and heavy, burns nice and hot. Had about 2ft of snow on the ground about a week ago but got a weather system called the pineapple express above freezing for the last week, yesterday it was 13c or about 62f.

We get a weather system like that here in Saskatchewan, it's called middle of May. (no hint of jealousy towards B.C. weather at all) Looks like a nice load of wood there, should keep you busy.

 

[bobdog2o02]

Get your saw sharp and get to work

 

[wardk]

Get your saw sharp and get to work

Ready to go new chains on the saws, gas ,oil and files,help is nice 2 bucking 2on the spitter and 2 stacking,Okay quit dreaming , buck some split some stack some should only take a couple months.

 

[bobdog2o02]

My 8 cord triaxle last year took me 1 month @ 3days a week with just me and up to 3 helpers, mostly just me though.

 

[wardk]

My 8 cord triaxle last year took me 1 month @ 3days a week with just me and up to 3 helpers, mostly just me though.

How many hours a day? I drive truck every afternoon 4-5hrs.

 

[bobdog2o02]

I'd say 20hr/week.

 

[Wildo]

It looks like a mixture of white and yellow birch to me.

 

[Knots]

I'm so jealous of the cool weather combined with the lack of snow on the ground. Perfect for wood processing. I can't even see the shape of my wood piles any more...

 

[Wildo]

I'm so jealous of the cool weather combined with the lack of snow on the ground. Perfect for wood processing. I can't even see the shape of my wood piles any more...

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Mine is just a big snow drift

 

[Knots]

Mine is just a big snow drift

Jackman? Don't worry, spring....er...I mean, July is coming!

 

[Wildo]

Yup

 

[Lumber-Jack]

We just call it Birch , it's the only hardwood that grows naturally in this part of the world. When it's seasoned properly it will be dense and heavy, burns nice and hot. Had about 2ft of snow on the ground about a week ago but got a weather system called the pineapple express above freezing for the last week, yesterday it was 13c or about 62f.

You must be close to the West coast?

 

[iluvjazznjava]

Jealous, I am! I'm in BC too - SE corner. Birch exists here, but is sparse. I've contemplated buying a truck load myself, but I don't have a big enough space to put it. Have fun with your saw!