So I decided to see if my hickory is dry on the inside being that the bark is starting to just fall right off. I split one open any it was just barely moist. Hardly wet. Took a wiff at the center and I could smell the wood. But could not smell anything on the dry outside. The wood is starting to show cracks. Think it will be ok for October. Been drying it for 6 months now. wHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK.