This what I've managed to bring home so far. I started splitting today. I have no idea what kind of wood any of this is, except that I know it's not pine. With the exception of the pile off to the left, that's an Apple Tree I took down a week ago. I foraged the wood after watching the Road Commission widen a semi rural road near my home. I hope they don't call the cops thinking that I'm stalking them. There were trees all over the side of the road that they cut down. It was a free for all, except for the ones up on the property, for those I got permission from the land owner. I have a few questions about some of the wood that I split as I'm clueless here. Hell, I won't even have my stove delivered until later this week.
As I was splitting it up, I noticed that one of the types was making the splitter labor a bit and was VERY VERY stringy, making a messy split. It was also partially light red on the inside. Then I split some (obviously different wood) that was pure white on the inside and split very easily and clean. I noticed a few of my cuts smelled very nice when split. I know, I'm a newb, and need to learn. That is exactly why I'm in here asking as this site is invaluable. I'll post some more pics as I go. This way with help from y'all, I'll know what I have.
As I was splitting it up, I noticed that one of the types was making the splitter labor a bit and was VERY VERY stringy, making a messy split. It was also partially light red on the inside. Then I split some (obviously different wood) that was pure white on the inside and split very easily and clean. I noticed a few of my cuts smelled very nice when split. I know, I'm a newb, and need to learn. That is exactly why I'm in here asking as this site is invaluable. I'll post some more pics as I go. This way with help from y'all, I'll know what I have.