We just finished our 1st season burning, and I just scored my 1st big woodpile for future seasons (Probably 12-13). A guy near my work cut down a cluster of "Maple" trees and I took the rounds after the tree guy was done. It looks like I got a little under 2 cord, and will have some splitting ahead of me this summer. A couple of questions:
Does a cord of rounds == a cord once split?
I was able split one of the large rounds with my el Cheapo maul/axe, but I am thinking some of the ones > 16" in diameter I am going to need some wedges. Should I get "grenades" or just regular v shaped wedges?
Our stove is smaller and only takes splits 12-13", does it make sense to cut the longer rounds before splitting or split and then cut?
I've attached some pics, see if you can ID this. He said Maple, but did not know what kind. The outer wood is pretty light, almost white, and the core is more brown, maybe a a slight red tinge. We burned Fir and Juniper this last season, and I know it's not either of those. Other than comparing it to our hardwood maple floors, I am totally at a loss. ..(These were in Vancouver WA)
Thanks.
-Morgan
Does a cord of rounds == a cord once split?
I was able split one of the large rounds with my el Cheapo maul/axe, but I am thinking some of the ones > 16" in diameter I am going to need some wedges. Should I get "grenades" or just regular v shaped wedges?
Our stove is smaller and only takes splits 12-13", does it make sense to cut the longer rounds before splitting or split and then cut?
I've attached some pics, see if you can ID this. He said Maple, but did not know what kind. The outer wood is pretty light, almost white, and the core is more brown, maybe a a slight red tinge. We burned Fir and Juniper this last season, and I know it's not either of those. Other than comparing it to our hardwood maple floors, I am totally at a loss. ..(These were in Vancouver WA)
Thanks.
-Morgan