RR tie ends

[Leadfoot]

Below was a post I did on FB last year.

"I've been wanting some RR tie ends from a local sawmill because of the lack of bark and whatnot. A friend at work told me he had some and told me to come get a load. I've been giving him a hard time telling him he should haul it himself and unload it for me. I love messing with him. I got up this morning, went outside with my coffee and spotted this stacked next to one of my wood piles. There was a note carved in the driveway. "from Jeff" LOL!! They hauled it to my house Christmas day while we were away. I just noticed it this morning. I called him this morning to let him know he let the wind out of my sails. "

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[pen]

You may want to check this thread out leadfoot https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/anyone-ever-burn-railroad-ties.84477/

pen

 

[fossil]

I wouldn't burn them...anywhere. Rick

 

[Leadfoot]

Thanks Pen but these were not treated. I'd never but that stuff
These were the ends from the mill before being sent off for treatment. Mostly oak...

 

[fossil]

Ah...if you're sure they've not been treated, then go for it.

 

[Leadfoot]

Yup, if they were creosote they wouldn't be here.
Anyway, I though it was very thoughtful gift.

 

[fossil]

Yeah, it was...gotta think of a nice way to say thanks.

 

[pen]

Wow, you did strike gold then!

Well done

pen