Winter Firewood

[IHC656]

I got a decent start on this winters firewood. Just finished carrying it inside yesterday.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Oak and walnut?

 

[ncsuwolf]

Oak and walnut?

I see red and white oak.

 

[dognose]

nice stacks!

I am splitting 2027 firewood, light breeze and 51 degrees.
red oak, white oak, some hard maple. a few basswood logs for the warmer nights

 

[IHC656]

I see red and white oak.

Bingo! That’s 90 percent of what I have growing on my property. Red and white oak, and some maple. A choke cherry & beech here and there.

 

[IHC656]

Oak and walnut?

No walnut. Red & White oak.

 

[IHC656]

nice stacks!

I am splitting 2027 firewood, light breeze and 51 degrees.
red oak, white oak, some hard maple. a few basswood logs for the warmer nights

You are ahead of the game. Unlike me making a mad dash cutting dead wood before it’s too late.
My front end loader is a big help.

 

[UnderMiner]

I don't need firewood, I simply freeze solid like a Tardigrade, cryogenics you see, makes you live longer.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Being an old man I now use a gas heater for winter. I used to do wood, but gas is the nest best thing to dry wood heat without the work and the mess! At least, for an old guy!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

I owned a Tree Service for 20 years.
We split and delivered over 3,000 Cord of firewood.
Most we ever delivered in one year was 207 Cord.
Now I just call for a Propane delivery !

 

[Tesorodeoro]

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I got a decent start on this winters firewood. Just finished carrying it inside yesterday.

That’s a nice tractor. I suspect it starts every time you need it. Firewood looks like black oak?

 

[IHC656]

That’s a nice tractor. I suspect it starts every time you need it. Firewood looks like black oak?

It has been a good tractor. 1969 IHC 656. Starts right up every time.
I have red & white oak.

 

[IHC656]

Being an old man I now use a gas heater for winter. I used to do wood, but gas is the nest best thing to dry wood heat without the work and the mess! At least, for an old guy!

I am still young enough to cut wood, but every year I feel it more and more the next day.
Using gas you don’t have to worry about chimney fires. Or bringing in ants, etc.

 

[newnan man]

I used to burn wood as you can see from the soot on the firebrick. Now poof, the propane is easy, clean, & cheap. Of course living in Florida having a fire is just for relaxing & sipping whiskey in front of.

 

[Johnnybravo300]

I was too busy this summer to get my wood done until last week so I barely beat the snow.
My old backhoe is only 2wd and the brakes are sletchy so driving it during the winter isnt really an option.
Plus it sucks processing wood in waist deep snow.

 

[ArfieBoy]

I am still young enough to cut wood, but every year I feel it more and more the next day.
Using gas you don’t have to worry about chimney fires. Or bringing in ants, etc.

I understand. That is the way it all started with me, too! Then I sold my house and moved to the house with the gas heater! Much, much better!

 

[djackson7348]

If I don't get enough wood put up for winter, my life will be over. In other words, my wife will kill me.

 

[ncsuwolf]

If I don't get enough wood put up for winter, my life will be over. In other words, my wife will kill me.

Just an excuse to cuddle more….

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Propane is about the most expensive way to heat a home in Northern California. Mini Splits are supposed to be economic, but the cheapest is wood. Literally practically free if you have a saw and truck or trailer. The forest here suffered incredibly due to drought and the bugs that took advantage. Result is lots of dead trees along the forest roads. Fires also provide for lots of easy wood.

 

[Johnnybravo300]

Propane is about the most expensive way to heat a home in Northern California. Mini Splits are supposed to be economic, but the cheapest is wood. Literally practically free if you have a saw and truck or trailer. The forest here suffered incredibly due to drought and the bugs that took advantage. Result is lots of dead trees along the forest roads. Fires also provide for lots of easy wood.

Same here in Colorado and we live in a Skoolie.
If i dont have at least 3 cords ready for winter she would probably leave me!

Oh wait, I just had an idea.....