Let’s talk about firewood

[mtmuley]

We’re 6 1/2 to 8 cords depending on the winter. We used to go out and cut 8-10 cords a summer. My wood crew abandoned me by vote a few years ago. Revolt.

As much as I enjoy it, I can understand the dislike. I cut in an area on the way up to where I have elk hunted since the 80's. But I can totally see why they voted out. mtmuley

 

[Jack Ryan]

That's just hard headed splitting everything by hand in this day and age when hydraulic splitters are so easy to come by and economical.
Have fun chopping.

I have one. I've never used it. Saving it for when the wife gets to old.

I don't have a clue "how much". When I'm not doing anything for an hour or so, I got out and cut some. If it is cut, then I split some. I have about 30 IBC tote cages. If one is empty, I'll fill it up.

 

[mtmuley]

The fun part for me is I don't have to wake up early, drive my ass way up a mountain and cut trees into pieces that fit in my truck. Then split and stack and drag in the house to burn. But I do. My home has a fully capable heating system. It's something that keeps me alive . Like hunting. mtmuley

 

[Hem]

I spent money on insulation for my house. We use 250 gallons of LP each year for furnace and stove( 2660 sq.ft)
At best I need 2 cords of wood each year, probably closer to one cord. We burn from after work until bedtime.
Its a win, win.
Face it, splitting lodge pole is easy. I could out pace a hydraulic any minute of any day.

 

[mtmuley]

I spent money on insulation for my house. We use 250 gallons of LP each year for furnace and stove( 2660 sq.ft)
At best I need 2 cords of wood each year, probably closer to one cord. We burn from after work until bedtime.
Its a win, win.
Face it, splitting lodge pole is easy. I could out pace a hydraulic any minute of any day.

I have a bit more square feet, but like the wood cutting. mtmuley

 

[El Jason]

Face it, splitting lodge pole is easy.

Especially on a nice cold day.