My first piece of Ash !

[Lakeside]

As some of you may know I have been obsessed with Black. Black Locust & Black Birch that is. But this year I am behind on good wood to start a fire, because all I have for next season is Black Locust which sucks for starting a fire.
But today I was able to score my first piece of Ash. It was a sweet deal. Back my truck right up to it and load 10 rounds I cut off a fresh downed tree. Once home I split some and it was nice to see the moisture meter reading 18 percent. What can I say , I look forward to more Ash.

 

[gzecc]

Ash is great firewood. Very versatile. I would take nothing but if I could. Locust is my favorite too. Don't like the smell of the locust smoke outside.

 

[Lakeside]

Because of my overload of black locust. I need a good wood to start a fire with, I have two choices -- Ash and Eastern red cedar. So I did a little test today. I got a little of both. The cedar was more work for less reward. Sure the cedar smelled nice and looked pretty with the red core and it was about 15 moisture reading too. The ash was so easy to get, no small limbs to deal with and it split very easy with the straight grain, it helped that was 18 % moisture too. I got my eyes on ash now.

 

[gzecc]

Don't know if it gets better than ash and locust.

 

[baseroom]

I totally agree. I burn 90% Ash and locust. Going to get two truckloads of Ash and two of Black locust.

 

[Lakeside]

I totally agree

Thanks -- I look at this adventure as -- what is the best return I can get for my time. Stay Safe / Stay Healthy / Stay Sane !!

 

[firefighterjake]

Lord forgive me for this one . . .

You'll never forget your first great piece of ash.

 

[Lakeside]

You'll never forget your first great piece of ash.

So true -- what can I say you were set-up for this Jake.

 

[TreePointer]

I sometimes get compliments when neighbors see my white ash in the yard.

(Jake started it.)

 

[Lakeside]

I sometimes get compliments when neighbors see my white ash in the yard.

(Jake started it.)

Sure drag good old Jake into it .