Cord Wood

HellRaZoR004 · 09-22-2014, 12:03 PM

Do I sense a little bit of price gouging? I just checked CL and everyone is asking $400+ per seasoned cord!!!

That is crazy talk right there.

dpg · 09-23-2014, 07:15 AM

Can wood be brought up from Mass? Seems I've heard something about your not supposed to transport it because of bugs or something???

BroadHopper · 09-23-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Can wood be brought up from Mass? Seems I've heard something about your not supposed to transport it because of bugs or something???

That is correct. NH DES do not want wood from other states to enter NH without inspection from them. They were at the race track watching for fire wood imported from other states.

As for where to get grapple loads, I called Brookline Fire woods for availability. Currently there is a shortage so you may need to call around. If you are serious, PM me and I know of someone in Gilford that may have a grapple load.

Winnisquamguy · 09-24-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

As for where to get grapple loads, I called Brookline Fire woods for availability. Currently there is a shortage so you may need to call around. If you are serious, PM me and I know of someone in Gilford that may have a grapple load.

Did you get my PM about the grapple load?

trashman · 09-24-2014, 08:55 AM

I had trees cut down in August and 2 weeks ago I rented a log splitter and went at it. Its all hardwood. Can I burn that this winter or will it be too green still?

HellRaZoR004 · 09-24-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trashman

I had trees cut down in August and 2 weeks ago I rented a log splitter and went at it. Its all hardwood. Can I burn that this winter or will it be too green still?

I personally would not burn it. Hasn't been seasoned very long as it really doesn't get a chance to thoroughly dry out until it's been split.

DEJ · 09-24-2014, 10:52 AM

Minimum 8 months for split wood.

mcdude · 09-24-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

I personally would not burn it. Hasn't been seasoned very long as it really doesn't get a chance to thoroughly dry out until it's been split.

Unseasoned wood creates creosote build-up in the chimney and danger of a chimney fire. Not a good idea!

SteveA · 01-02-2015, 01:19 PM

I put this is firewood, cause that's were it seems to belong.

I made a simple "racking" system with a few pallets, a 2x6 bolted to the wall and some 1x4 strapping.

This is actually a bit more that a cord. Right in the garage, and takes up very little "floor" space and takes advantage of the verticle space in the garage.

I looked on the internet and didn't see anything similar. If it was pallets and a aluminum strut.. I bet I would sell.

I've been using it for 3 years and it has held up well.

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upthesaukee · 01-02-2015, 03:22 PM

Just a caution for you. Firewood can have insects in it, and storing large quantities indoors may cause an infestation.

I have thought about putting a quarter to a half cord in my mud room, but we see enough critters in and around the wood we bring in from outside to limit how much we do bring in.

Since I took down my woodshed (it was metal, and rusting away after 30 years), and have considered doing a similar thing to give stability to the rows that are stacked on the shed floor.

Good luck.

Rusty · 01-02-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

I put this is firewood, cause that's were it seems to belong.

I made a simple "racking" system with a few pallets, a 2x6 bolted to the wall and some 1x4 strapping.

This is actually a bit more that a cord. Right in the garage, and takes up very little "floor" space and takes advantage of the verticle space in the garage.

I looked on the internet and didn't see anything similar. If it was pallets and a aluminum strut.. I bet I would sell.

I've been using it for 3 years and it has held up well.

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Good job with splitting the wood, they fit into your racking system very well.

I think you might have better luck selling the wood then the racking system. However you'll never know unless you give it a try. Good luck.

secondcurve · 01-02-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Good job with splitting the wood, they fit into your racking system very well.

I think you might have better luck selling the wood then the racking system. However you'll never know unless you give it a try. Good luck.

I agree that the "racking system" is very creative and efficient but your chance of successfully selling it in the mass market is likely limited, in my humble opinion. That being said, stranger things have happened. Good luck.

SIKSUKR · 01-05-2015, 02:32 PM

Two points from me. Rack looks good but I never use one anymore. Simple stacking correctly allows me to stack a couple rows 6 feet high by 12 feet long. And secondly, that is in my ground floor utility room. Done it for 20 years and never had an issue with insects or falling wood. FWIW

riverat · 04-25-2015, 06:30 PM

of seasoned hardwood for campfires, must be ready to burn. I will be splitting with a neighbor, looking for best price for the Alton area. Any suggestions? Thanks

thinkxingu · 04-25-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by riverat

of seasoned hardwood for campfires, must be ready to burn. I will be splitting with a neighbor, looking for best price for the Alton area. Any suggestions? Thanks

If it hasn't been split yet, it's not really ready to burn. And I wouldn't pay for campfire wood, I'd pick up free pine on Craigslist. Dries faster, goes up faster, and lighter to move around.

riverat · 04-25-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

If it hasn't been split yet, it's not really ready to burn. And I wouldn't pay for campfire wood, I'd pick up free pine on Craigslist. Dries faster, goes up faster, and lighter to move around.

Sorry, I meant to say splitting the cost and the wood, 1/2 and 1/2

Orion · 09-23-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Can wood be brought up from Mass? Seems I've heard something about your not supposed to transport it because of bugs or something???

Asian Longhorned Beetles have infested central MA, so no firewood should be brought north! They've had to clearcut many acres in MA in attempts to eradicate these friggin' things. Many beautiful old-growth neighborhoods have been stripped of their once majestic trees.

MGWillia · 09-23-2014, 12:23 PM

I think that it is a good rule of thumb that ALL firewood should be locally sourced. Out here in Ohio we have lost most of Ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer. Its terrible what can happen when a stray species gets in. (much like stuff that gets to the lake through dirty boat hulls.) Keep it local.

01-02-2015, 01:19 PM	#9
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Anyone know how to patent something? I put this is firewood, cause that's were it seems to belong. I made a simple "racking" system with a few pallets, a 2x6 bolted to the wall and some 1x4 strapping. This is actually a bit more that a cord. Right in the garage, and takes up very little "floor" space and takes advantage of the verticle space in the garage. I looked on the internet and didn't see anything similar. If it was pallets and a aluminum strut.. I bet I would sell. I've been using it for 3 years and it has held up well. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

01-02-2015, 03:22 PM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,468 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Nice set up... Just a caution for you. Firewood can have insects in it, and storing large quantities indoors may cause an infestation. I have thought about putting a quarter to a half cord in my mud room, but we see enough critters in and around the wood we bring in from outside to limit how much we do bring in. Since I took down my woodshed (it was metal, and rusting away after 30 years), and have considered doing a similar thing to give stability to the rows that are stacked on the shed floor. Good luck. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-05-2015, 02:32 PM	#13
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Two points from me. Rack looks good but I never use one anymore. Simple stacking correctly allows me to stack a couple rows 6 feet high by 12 feet long. And secondly, that is in my ground floor utility room. Done it for 20 years and never had an issue with insects or falling wood. FWIW __________________ SIKSUKR

04-25-2015, 06:30 PM	#14
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Looking for a cord of seasoned hardwood for campfires, must be ready to burn. I will be splitting with a neighbor, looking for best price for the Alton area. Any suggestions? Thanks __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

09-22-2014, 12:03 PM	#1
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Do I sense a little bit of price gouging? I just checked CL and everyone is asking $400+ per seasoned cord!!! That is crazy talk right there.

09-23-2014, 07:15 AM	#2
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Can wood be brought up from Mass? Seems I've heard something about your not supposed to transport it because of bugs or something???

09-24-2014, 08:55 AM	#5
trashman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meredith Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	I had trees cut down in August and 2 weeks ago I rented a log splitter and went at it. Its all hardwood. Can I burn that this winter or will it be too green still?

09-24-2014, 10:52 AM	#7
DEJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 554 Thanks: 528 Thanked 316 Times in 156 Posts	Minimum 8 months for split wood.

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09-23-2014, 12:23 PM	#18
MGWillia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Alton Bay! Posts: 165 Thanks: 116 Thanked 128 Times in 46 Posts	I think that it is a good rule of thumb that ALL firewood should be locally sourced. Out here in Ohio we have lost most of Ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer. Its terrible what can happen when a stray species gets in. (much like stuff that gets to the lake through dirty boat hulls.) Keep it local.

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