Using pallets for kindling

[nmaho]

I have been using hatchet to make kindling out of pallets, it is crackling and popping does this mean it is wet or is it just the pine?

 

[Paulywalnut]

Its dry pine. Great kindling, watch the nails.

 

[bigbarf48]

Yep just dry pine

 

[firefighterjake]

Typical of softwood ... Lots of snapping and crackling.

 

[husky345 vermont resolute]

I use it's good stuff

 

[jillybeansisme]

I've already told the General Contractor that I expect to keep the kiln dried Douglas fir cut offs from framing my house. I will not pay big money for framing just to throw away the wasted just to turn around and pay for firewood.

 

[Minnesota Marty]

jillybeansisme, Make sure you let those fall offs dry. Framing lumber is not as dry as you might expect. I am a contractor and we source separate all framing fall offs. I let those dry In a rough stack fashion so that air can get around as many pieces as possible. In other words don't stack like bricks.

 

[jillybeansisme]

Thank you for that info because when I'm told it is kiln-dried Douglas fir, I presumed it was dry! I was planning to make chicken wire baskets and throw the pieces in the baskets. Then I was going to store these baskets in the garage, which will be empty for awhile. If this kiln-dried stuff isn't so dry, maybe I'll store my baskets outside! Thanks again.

 

[Driver]

I don't even need a hatchet for pallet kindling, the guys at my trucking terminal make enough kindling out of skids with the forklifts I just need to walk around the dock and pick up the pieces.