scrap wood- not bad

[Adios Pantalones]

I need about 2 cord of mixed wood to fire the kiln for 24 hours, but having not thought ahead enough- and having a good winter- I needed to order some. Mill scrap is a typical source for kiln wood- I found a place that delivers about a cord of banded pine scrap for $50 (a little more than they normally charge because it's a couple towns away). I got 4 bundles (cord).

I threw the guys an extra $20 for lunch and gave them a jug that I made- I told them I know to keep folks like them on my good side because I might be relying on them.

 

[gpcollen1]

Shoot - wish I could find a deal like that around here. Would be nice stuff to have around for burning here and there. I might just have to pop into the next mill I see and not assume it is closed down...

 

[Backwoods Savage]

That should work very well for you. I agree. Make friends with that group! You done well.

 

[btj1031]

Nice job. Can you just toss those pieces in the kiln or do you have to chop them down? You firing it up before the warm weather hits?

 

[Adios Pantalones]

The firebox is 40.5" wide (0ne half inch wider than most pallets... not coincidentally)- so the 8'ers need to be hacked down. Some pieces are actually big chunks, others are veneer thin. I hope to fire in March.

see pics at: http://wileyhill.angelfire.com
more at: http://wileyhill.angelfire.com/firing.html

 

[Jags]

Can't wait to see the next batch of items from that firing. A really cool procedure that I have had zero introduction to, until AP started yappin about it a while back. Neat stuff for sure.

Looks like ya got some good ash makin' firewood there, AP.

 

[Creek-Chub]

Looks like what I've been burning for the better part of the winter. Bought 10 of them from an Amish carpenter - mostly oak, walnut, and maple with a little cherry. They were $10 a bundle, but between fuel and time I ended up with closer to $35 each. Like you mentioned, it is a pain to buck up. One piece will go from veneer thin to big chunks. I ended up building a sort of cradle to process it, but it's still a bit of a pain. And my stove takes lengths a mite smaller than 40 inches... :lol: