Who is cutting wood?

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Originally Posted by toast2266

Not sure if it's nation wide, but local (Montana) forest service has said firewood cutting is free though June 1. No permit needed, 12 cord max.

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Yeah I plan on taking advantage. Although it's only like 5 bucks anyways for 5 cords or whatever. I'm actually running a touch low and need to start seasoning for next year.

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Originally Posted by lifelinksplit

Yeah I plan on taking advantage. Although it's only like 5 bucks anyways for 5 cords or whatever. I'm actually running a touch low and need to start seasoning for next year.

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Same. Mostly just waiting for the snow to melt off the roads.

A little rainy day thinning.
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Originally Posted by glademaster

Check out this website if you want to learn how to get every last bit of heat out of your stove/firewood: http://www.hearth.com/talk/. Definitely a great resource that has helped me trouble shoot some issues.

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Originally Posted by ~mikey b

http://www.woodheat.org/

http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/

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Originally Posted by ~mikey b

http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-...ok-review.html

http://www.woodheat.org

http://epa.gov/burnwise/bestburn.html#plans

http://forestry.usu.edu/htm/forest-p...s/wood-heating

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Quoting some old posts to add one more: www.firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/

Totally agree Hearth.com is great resource, tips picked up from there are too many to count.

I have the chance to get some wood that is cut and stacked so just needs to be bucked and loaded in the trailer which can be parked along side of the pile. Went to take a look at it and its all cottonwood. Its all big stuff 18-20 " at butt. Going by dry weight I'd say around here that cottonwood is about the same or slightly better than aspen. Not sure if its worth it but don't have much to do these days.

Got some aim today. Threaded between that oak and madrone in the midground
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Originally Posted by DougW

I have the chance to get some wood that is cut and stacked so just needs to be bucked and loaded in the trailer which can be parked along side of the pile. Went to take a look at it and its all cottonwood. Its all big stuff 18-20 " at butt. Going by dry weight I'd say around here that cottonwood is about the same or slightly better than aspen. Not sure if its worth it but don't have much to do these days.

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It's worth it. Esp dry weight. wet 22" rounds are .. heavy.
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Originally Posted by steepconcrete

Cottonwood is actually a softwood. Cost me a sixer once...

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Originally Posted by Grange

I was cutting and splitting a fallen basswood yesterday and this thread popped in my head. So reading the thread I read that post and went on to comment as well. While cottonwood and basswood are definitely softer wood compared to oak and hard maple, they are not considered soft wood trees.

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Originally Posted by DougW

really??

Definition of softwood (Entry 1 of 2)
1: the wood of a coniferous tree (such as a fir or pine) whether hard or soft as distinguished from that of an angiospermous tree
2: a tree that yields softwood

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Sorry I misspoke-> yall are 100% correct that any deciduous is hardwood.

I think the bet we made was in comparison to white/balsm fir or maybe cedar? Regardless It was way softer than I thought when we looked it up.

Anyhow Im not sure what I was trying to say other than it’s super damn soft.

I decided to chop this one at home: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_54imbp...=1545xl8rbkwre

Damn good video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLIEYvHMS8U

I learned from it. The fir fluently flies. Chainsaw pants. Nothing not to like, except gloves are better careerwise and eye pro is mandated where you live.

I agree, good vid. I watched it a couple of weeks ago and wondered about the lack of gloves. Since then, other arborist videos pop up on my feed and I see other a few others who don't wear gloves. Is there some reason for this?

the BC fallers training standard is on line its at least 17 youtube vids ... really good instruction

Is Inbred Jed init?

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Originally Posted by steepconcrete

Sorry I misspoke-> yall are 100% correct that any deciduous is hardwood.

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Not entirely true. Larches are softwood but deciduous.

Funny -> I thought of this post as I was cutting madrone several days back. My mind wandered thinking of Eucalyptus, Myrtle, citrus Avocado and all the trees of the tropics.

So when I was done I looked it up-> FWIG it’s all about the reproduction/seed. Hardwoods are angiosperm and softwood are gymnosperm.

Anyhow I meant to post it but forgot. Thanks for bumping it.

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Originally Posted by highangle

Is Inbred Jed init?

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The BC fallers training standard vids have many good safety tips, they are cracker free, buddy the narrator speaks canadian and never mentions god

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Originally Posted by lifelinksplit

Yeah I plan on taking advantage. Although it's only like 5 bucks anyways for 5 cords or whatever. I'm actually running a touch low and need to start seasoning for next year.

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Well shit got busy with work and wasnt able to take advantage. Oh well. Of course today was first time I've had a fire in quite some time. Second time in a month we've gotten decent snowfall. Gotta love springtime in Montana. I better go grab my permit and start getting some wood cut. Might make the old lady bring the 89 runner along with my truck.

i do about 3 cord a yr, get it green and let it age. it's that time.

Anyone ever brought wood in to be milled or hired a mobile mill to come to them? PGE dropped several nice 16”-28” oaks with some long straight sections. How much wood do you need to bring in for it to be economical?


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I’d suggest calling some locals with a portable mill. I went through that process a few years ago (decided not to proceed). I called a few millers. One, who was all above board (licensed, insured, etc.), was very straight forward about cost, expectations, my random questions, etc. I can give you his info, but he lives out on the San Juan Ridge. I imagine there are similar folks closer to you that are as friendly and easy to talk to.

Am i going to get the most btu’s out of this piece if i leave the bark on or should I try to wash it off with some sort of water/bleach mixture?

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Better bleach that thing.


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Now THAT'S a gaper.

I have a ton of log bucking to do for the next few years.

Anybody use a timberjack or this multi tool thing?

www.thelogox.com/products/logox-3-in-1

How helpful are they?