This look like three cords?
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Pure guess without knowing the size of the truck box and length of the logs. I'd say 2 cords per load.
That's a very "loose" stack even if the volume adds up to 384 cubic feet. Remember cords are a volume measurement. Log length loose stacks are full of air. Cut it,split it and stack it and you could have 25% to 33% less volume. If its good and a mix of species (no poplar) it might be worth it to get start.
cord = 128 cu.ft.= 4.47 cu.yd.
3 cords = 14.22 cu.yd.
So if the dump truck has a 14 cu.yd. box (not uncommon), then something approaching three cords is not unreasonable. The pictured truck is missing an axle to be a common 14 yarder, and that's probably why they have a couple feet of logs hanging out the back.
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3 cords = 14.22 cu.yd.
So if the dump truck has a 14 cu.yd. box (not uncommon), then something approaching three cords is not unreasonable. The pictured truck is missing an axle to be a common 14 yarder, and that's probably why they have a couple feet of logs hanging out the back.
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Ashful
Minister of Fire
I like your method better than mine, but since I already started typing, here's how I do it:
D = Average diameter of log in inches
L = average length of logs in feet
N = number of logs
A = pi/144*(D/2)^2 = average cross-section in sq.ft.
V = A*L*N = total volume of wood in cu.ft.
cords = V / 85
Most fuel calculators estimate a cord at 85 cubic feet of solid wood (128 cu.ft. stacked), which is the basis of that last equation. Knowing pi/144 is roughly 1/46, one can usually do this pretty quickly in their head. Here's an example, not using your log truck, as I can't really guess these numbers from the photo, but just some hypothetical load:
D = 12 inches
L = 20 ft
N = 30 logs
A = 36/46 = approx 0.8 sq.ft. (or close enough in my head, when I'm standing outside in the cold)
V = 0.8*600 = 480 cuft.
C = 480 / 85 = about 5.5 (since 5*85 would be 425 and 6*85 would be 510)
You can do the math more accurately with a calculator, but since the starting numbers are just averages/guesses anyway, I don't see much point in busting out the slide rule.
Again, TreePointer's way is better, but this works in the field when it's not on a truck... which is usually where I'm doing it.
The seller said it’s 3 cords exact so I’m guessing it’s probably less than that as I like to error on the side of caution.
Sawset
Minister of Fire
Eureka
Feeling the Heat
I get 30 yd. dumps of misc logs from a tree guy sold as 4.5 - 6 cord loads. They generally stack out to about 5. I pay 275 and am happy to do so and come home to find a nice stack of logs right in my splitting area. I’d say it’s worth it if you can see the value in skipping all the dropping and hauling.
Sawset
Minister of Fire
After reading more I got the gist of it. Do other states have quarantine areas for diseases? If I had some brought in here would that be an issue? Se Wi.
A decade ago and longer it was common to see smaller quarantine regions within states or small multi-state regions, but that all changed in the Midwest & East with the advent of EAB. These days, I play it safe by assuming there are restrictions in every state about transporting firewood across state lines and sometimes across county/region boundaries.
The general exception is for certified kiln dried firewood which normally is permitted to be transported just about anywhere.
If I lived near a state line and wanted some wood from the other side, I'd contact my state forestry agency to be sure.
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Ashful
Minister of Fire
Here, we are quarantined by county! It’s a PITA, since we’re in an older part of the country, where county lines aren’t exactly straight. The property where I cut is mostly in my county, but their driveway crosses the county line.
This started back before EAB got here, with the Thousand Cankers disease on Walnut trees. We have a LOT of Walnut, around here.
This started back before EAB got here, with the Thousand Cankers disease on Walnut trees. We have a LOT of Walnut, around here.
Woodsplitter67
Minister of Fire
This is not 3 cords. That truck body is 7ft wide. The lenth is 9ft and the height that looks to be about 4.5 ft high.. thats comes to be 2.21 cords stacked tight which it is not.. i think you have just 2 cords.. but that being said.. the price of 120 is worh it all day long.. get the wood while the getting is good
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Woodsplitter67
Minister of Fire
Than thats not a great deal its an not so great deal at 180 per cord that you need to cut and split.. you should ask what the lenth od log is as well as the height of the truck.. the body with is standard at 7ft so we know that.. than do the math..
It's 120/cord. I asked him how long the logs were about.
He also has another ad on Craiglist with more pictures is seems. I cant really tell what a lot of that is. red maple maybe?
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Eureka
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Sawset
Minister of Fire
Woodsplitter67
Minister of Fire
Your missing the math.. its 360 for the truck.. if the truck is only holding 2 cords that would be 360 divided by 2 is 180 for the 2 cords recived
If the logs are 12 long than the truck is holding approx 378 cuft or 2.95 cords.. with the air gap its short of the 3 cords..im thinking your at 2.5 cords if you get 2.5 cords out if it thats 144 per cord.. thats not bad for log lenth and worth doing..
