Wood processed and more coming...

[mwhitnee]

So this summer about four 4 cords stacked for the 17-18 season (left half of the cube, almost all red oak) and finally covered. Love how I recycled the solar cover from the pool. Total $ around $510 for the wood.

On the right side of the cube (16-17 season), about 2 cords shagbark and 1/2 cord Norway maple from last July and some random wood from this year. I have Envi blocks if needed.

Luckily I live across the street from a lake- it's usually breezy here. I know drying conditions aren't ideal.

Anyway, so a tree company has been cutting for the town and I stopped by yesterday and gave them my number. Got a call this morning, 3rd on the list for free wood, he should be calling me.

If pine comes my way, would you think if I split it in a hurry it would be ready for the fall? Thanks!

 

[kennyp2339]

Looks good, might be cutting it close with pine unless its standing dead, been very humid our way this summer.

 

[billb3]

Some people claim eastern white pine seasons fairly quick - like 6 months ( not ideal but good enough ? ), But I've always given it a year. I (almost always) have some left from last year.

 

[firefighterjake]

RE: Pine

Assuming you would get the pine now . . . and start burning in late-October or early November . . . I would be doubtful about it being seasoned in only three months via natural seasoning processes.

On the flip side, next year at this time your pine (assuming you end up with pine) should be primo wood and be fantastic for use in the shoulder seasons.