Let’s talk about firewood

[Dan-06]

I have a semi delivery for mine.

 

[mtmuley]

Stihl 038. Been knocking down trees in the Root for over 30 years. 20 plus of those in that blue truck. Going through the saw today. Cut tomorrow. Not as cool of a story as Buzz had, but a guy does what he can. mtmuley

 

[Salmonchaser]

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Stihl 038. Been knocking down trees in the Root for over 30 years. 20 plus of those in that blue truck. Going through the saw today. Cut tomorrow. Not as cool of a story as Buzz had, but a guy does what he can. mtmuley

That was one of their best saws pound for pound pushing a 24 inch bar.

 

[mtmuley]

That was one of their best saws pound for pound pushing a 24 inch bar.

Yep. No electronic crap. Just a solid saw. It will handle a longer bar. But 24 is perfect for what I do. mtmuley

 

[MTTW]

I cut 6 to 8 cords a year of lodgepole and fir mixed. I use a snatchblock and a synthetic winch line on the majority of it these days.
I enjoy doing it solo and like hunting I don't consider it work.

 

[Gr8bawana]

There is nothing wrong with cottonwood for the fireplace, it burns just fine. Out here where we live there is a lot of salt cedar. It burns hot and slow much like the abundant mesquite.
It also smells nice when burning.
We did get a big load of free ponderosa pine from the ski area my son worked at for a few seasons. The logs were giant 80-100 foot and at least 3 feet across.
It does burn fast and it doesn't really make coals, just powdery ash. But it was free.

 

[Blacktailbc]

Lots of good wood options here in Northern CA. Madrone, Black Oak, Blue Oak, Cedar, Doug Fir…
I like cutting wood because it’s tangible. You can see what you accomplished for the day. Plus you just can’t beat wood heat in the wintertime.

 

[mtmuley]

Plus you just can’t beat wood heat in the wintertime.

For sure. When I walk in the house after a cold wet day it all becomes worth the work. mtmuley

 

[Gellar]

For sure. When I walk in the house after a cold wet day it all becomes worth the work. mtmuley

That old saying is true…Wood heats you twice; once when you cut it and once when you burn it.

 

[mtmuley]

That old saying is true…Wood heats you twice; once when you cut it and once when you burn it.

I like to be up on the hill right at daylight. A bit cooler. And I beat the restrictions that are inevitable these days later in the Summer. mtmuley