Official Connecticut Firewood Thread

[rygar]

I say we should have a thread dedicated to the State. Figure we can share information and help each other out.

I am from Shelton, and have been lucky with a tree service and some neighbors. Will post wood pile pics soon.

-Clydesdale 4891

- Stihl MS 251

- MTD 26 ton Hor/Ver splitter

What do you guys have?

 

[Beer Belly]

-Bethel
-Avalon Ranier Insert
-Stihl MS 290 Farmboss
- Huskee 22 ton Splitter
-I have a Tree Service that has been generous with loads when I call

 

[mgv02002]

-Orange
-Enviro Kodiak 1700
-Husky 550 Rancher
-Fiskars 27x and a 5 ton from Harbor freight
-picked up most of the stuff i have off the side of the road, also took part in the DEEP lotto. Would love to have a tree service, but everyone I contact brushed me off

Love the thread

 

[rygar]

-Orange
-Enviro Kodiak 1700
-Husky 550 Rancher
-Fiskars 27x and a 5 ton from Harbor freight
-picked up most of the stuff i have off the side of the road, also took part in the DEEP lotto. Would love to have a tree service, but everyone I contact brushed me off

Love the thread

how is the DEEP program, i saw that and was always curious. is it max 2 cord per year?

 

[mgv02002]

how is the DEEP program, i saw that and was always curious. is it max 2 cord per year?

Unless you know other people that you can register under yes, they will only grant you one wood plot. I ended up with a spot at Wharton Brook Park in North Haven/Wallingford. Felled about 12 trees prob 18-24 inches in diameter ended up with over 2 cords....for $60 it was worth it. Pretty cool experience cutting down trees when you have never done it before.

 

[HybridFyre]

I've tried two years in a row for DEEP with no luck.

- North Stonington
- 22 Ton Countyline (Huskee)
- Stihl MS271

Need to find a tree service contact but so far all the ones out here sell firewood directly so no dice.

 

[edge-of-the-woods]

Unless you know other people that you can register under yes, they will only grant you one wood plot. I ended up with a spot at Wharton Brook Park in North Haven/Wallingford. Felled about 12 trees prob 18-24 inches in diameter ended up with over 2 cords....for $60 it was worth it. Pretty cool experience cutting down trees when you have never done it before.

This is great to know, and that is a hop, skip, and a jump from us.

 

[edge-of-the-woods]

I don't have a pickup, but every now and then I spot some good finds along the roadside, roundabouts Hamden and Wallingford. Especially when UI has come through. Anyone who wants to go in on some finds, let me know. I will holler when I spot something, and we can share it.

 

[gregbesia]

This is a great thread!

Southington
16 year old Camry pulling 20 year old 4 by 8 HF trailer
Some luck with Craiqslist , so far no luck with DEEP

 

[Enzo's Dad]

Canton, Ct
Hampton hi300
Husqvarna 340, 555

So far the last 2 years plus the next 2 have come from my property' and my neighbors. We have a lot of dead ash up here that has kept me busy.

Fyi they took down a ton of trees on rte 8 between Torrington and Winsted and they are piled up in the median. It's my understanding is that it is free for the taking when it's on the side of the highway, but I don't have a truck.....yet

 

[gregbesia]

Enzo's Dad, I like the tractor in your avatar. Simplicity?

 

[Enzo's Dad]

Yes a 74 baron s...I only use it to haul wood. I may try the plow for dustings this year

 

[Enzo's Dad]

 

[gregbesia]

So cool . I want one. Nice shed too.

 

[Jay106n]

Harwinton.
Just picked up a Stihl 029 Farmboss and an Echo 440EVL today for a great deal
Also use a small Echo CS-3450
Ariens V-Twin tractor w/ trailer for hauling
All Nighter Mid Moe for burning
generic axe and maul for hand use
Ariens 22T splitter

Sitting on 5-6 cord of wood c/s/s. Most of it split in April, still too wet to burn this winter. This was my first summer at my house. Maybe 2 cord of dry cherry/ash/pine. I dont plan on burning much this winter with low oil prices.

 

[Cascade Failure]

Lisbon here. I know there are few other SE CT burners here and I hope they chime in.

Enzo, how do you like that trailer? I killed my Quadboss this weekend and need a replacement. Anyone know of any good trailer dealers in CT?

 

[Prichan]

I say we should have a thread dedicated to the State. Figure we can share information and help each other out.

I am from Shelton, and have been lucky with a tree service and some neighbors. Will post wood pile pics soon.

-Clydesdale 4891

- Stihl MS 251

- MTD 26 ton Hor/Ver splitter

What do you guys have?

As someone who grew up in The Valley I applaud your suggestion (Bungay and Amity JR/SR)

 

[chazcarr]

Wolcott,

There are a lot of wood burners near me. I don't buy wood anymore from dealers as so far it has all been garbage.
I have a friend with a wood lot, where we split 50/50 whatever I buck up.
I have also had 2 pines and 3 maples fall in my neighbors' yards this year, so I am getting well ahead.
If I need anything more I buy Acorn Bricks or Envi Blocks from CT Pellet. One neighbor burns pellets and they will split the delivery charge.
I also scrounge factory seconds from the Hot Bricks factory in Waterbury.

 

[rygar]

2 things,

first - what do you guys do to sharpen your chains, i have my stihl kit and do it, but it doesnt take long before the wood chips turn to wood dust. how often do you get your chains properly sharpened?

second - here are a few pics of wood i need to process:





just dropped my chain off to get properly sharpened to attack this on saturday at my neighbors

 

[mgv02002]

rygar that is one nice haul. I have 3 chains for my saw. Always have 2 sharpened each time. I take them to a local dealer (Knights in Orange) its like $8 and turn around is pretty quick. Have never had a problem as I always bring the 2 sharp chains with me when im cutting.

I can't believe all the unsuccessful lotto comments. I wonder what their criteria is, this was the first year I applied and got right in. I guess keep trying?

 

[rygar]

i got mine sharpened there last time and wasnt overly impressed. i have a chain in with Bahners in Shelton right now. THey also sell used chains that are sharpened. i might pick one up as a back up when i pick up the chain on friday. ill just look over the chain and make sure the cutter isnt too grinded down.

 

[edge-of-the-woods]

rygar that is one nice haul. I have 3 chains for my saw. Always have 2 sharpened each time. I take them to a local dealer (Knights in Orange) its like $8 and turn around is pretty quick. Have never had a problem as I always bring the 2 sharp chains with me when im cutting.

I can't believe all the unsuccessful lotto comments. I wonder what their criteria is, this was the first year I applied and got right in. I guess keep trying?

Just a plug for Knights in Orange: we got our snowblower and backpack leafblower from them, and they are excellent. Good shop. Easy to get to on the Post Road.

 

[rygar]

agreed. i bought my chain saw and leaf blower at Knights, will continue to do business with them.

 

[chazcarr]

i got mine sharpened there last time and wasnt overly impressed. i have a chain in with Bahners in Shelton right now. THey also sell used chains that are sharpened. i might pick one up as a back up when i pick up the chain on friday. ill just look over the chain and make sure the cutter isnt too grinded down.

I use a Timberline chain sharpener and it works incredibly. Huge chips flying off the wood. And the STIHL chainsaws have different styles. I think the yellow one cuts much longer.
Lastly I have a cant hook log lifter so that my saw never touches the ground.
That makes the saw cut for a long time.

 

[rygar]

just watched a video on the the timberline. how much does it cost and how often do you need to replace the carbide piece?