I stack my rows next to each other with about a foot gap between. As I go along, I go all the way around the outside with a row to hold everything up. That way I don't need posts for the ends of the rows that don't have trees to lean against. If you want, I might be able to post a picture that shows it better. Sometimes the rocking of the trees in the stronger winds loosens them a bit, but I just lean against the row with my back and push it back into place. This only happens for the first year after stacking, the older stacks settle in and don't loosen after that.madison said:Quads,
? I am always looking to make my stacks more stable, and I believe I see in your picture, that you alternate the split orientation between stacks. The center of the picture where the gap is between the old and new, has splits at right angles supporting the row to the right.
Do I visualize this correctly, if so, thanks for the sharing the technique.
Ask and ye shall receive!Joey said:Fantastic phots Quads. Love it. Would you mind taking a photo of the stacks you keep inside. I would just like to see how much wood you burn over a 24 hour period. Having all that land is priceless. I live here in southern NJ on a very small piece of property. I struggle to get 3 cords in my backyard without tripping over it...lololol But I am on the water, its priceless to me to be able to get up in the mornin and watch the boats float buy with the smell of fresh diesel fuel in the morning !! I'm pretty new to woodburning...but really enjoying and learnin..thanx again.
A big squirrel!Wacky1 said:Hey Quads your like a little squirrel, scattering all you goods about. I would say you probably could burn the rest of your life and not cut any more. But that would not be fun would it?? Ever come across a pile you forgot about years ago?? I only have 300 acres and some is pasture. I'd say you got a good 15 yr. start ahead of me. I only have 2 cords for this year to burn. Got to go start catching up to you, will be out all weekend. Good stash
Here's an aerial view of what I'm talking about. Rows all stacked about a foot apart, 4 1/2 feet high, surrounded by an outside row.quads said:I stack my rows next to each other with about a foot gap between. As I go along, I go all the way around the outside with a row to hold everything up. That way I don't need posts for the ends of the rows that don't have trees to lean against. If you want, I might be able to post a picture that shows it better. Sometimes the rocking of the trees in the stronger winds loosens them a bit, but I just lean against the row with my back and push it back into place. This only happens for the first year after stacking, the older stacks settle in and don't loosen after that.madison said:Quads,
? I am always looking to make my stacks more stable, and I believe I see in your picture, that you alternate the split orientation between stacks. The center of the picture where the gap is between the old and new, has splits at right angles supporting the row to the right.
Do I visualize this correctly, if so, thanks for the sharing the technique.