Seasoned oak for a FP, Green oak for a stove

[dougand3]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/for/1600145754.html

MAN! I've been thinking ALL WRONG....this guy IS a professional and all.

 

[JoeyD]

Not only are you burning wrong you have been measuring your cords wrong also, he shows a face cord as a half cord. Adds up to $375 in real cord terms. Very professional operation!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

If it weren't for suckers that man would be out of business fast. Amazing...

 

[BrotherBart]

Not only are you burning wrong you have been measuring your cords wrong also, he shows a face cord as a half cord. Adds up to $375 in real cord terms. Very professional operation!

They look like 24" splits which would make it a half cord.

 

[Wood Duck]

I'd definitely order some except that the splits look too long for my stove. All of you guys can burn stale firewood if it makes you happy, but the fresh stuff has a much oakier smell, which is how I judge firewood.

 

[BroadCove]

Not only does the fresh stuff smell better, but it's heavier too. Everyone knows that heavier wood is denser and thus more valuable than lighter wood.

 

[Battenkiller]

Not only does the fresh stuff smell better, but it's heavier too. Everyone knows that heavier wood is denser and thus more valuable than lighter wood.

Green oak can sometimes be so dense it actually sinks in water. That stuff must be the most valuable firewood of all. ;-P

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Not only does the fresh stuff smell better, but it's heavier too. Everyone knows that heavier wood is denser and thus more valuable than lighter wood.

Heavier? You then very well might be interested in some excellent and heavy cottonwood I have laying around here. It has a very strong odor also.


Fresh cut wood does indeed smell good (most of it at least) but it won't be ready to put into the stove yet.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I'd definitely order some except that the splits look too long for my stove. All of you guys can burn stale firewood if it makes you happy, but the fresh stuff has a much oakier smell, which is how I judge firewood.

The fresh stuff is how you judge firewood? Judge it for what?

 

[r_d_gard]

Sorry Guys. I must admit that Green firewood looks prettier that Gray firewood. It's all about asthetics.

Ray

 

[Backwoods Savage]

If it is all about "asthetics", then my wood looks great no matter how long it has sat. It all looks great in a neat stack.

 

[Wood Duck]

I'd definitely order some except that the splits look too long for my stove. All of you guys can burn stale firewood if it makes you happy, but the fresh stuff has a much oakier smell, which is how I judge firewood.

The fresh stuff is how you judge firewood? Judge it for what?

Freshness. You can question my judgement, but remember, the seller is a professional.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

You can have your "fresh" wood. It is practically worthless until it has dried. Stale? Hum....

 

[Danno77]

it seriously took every ounce of control in my body to not sign up for a new account using that dude's picture as my avatar and coming here to start trouble. seriously....

 

[70marlin]

I have nice fresh elm and you should bring it right into your house burn it quick, it smells better that way :cheese: