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#1
Firewood and Wood Heating / Re: Bundles
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 09:18:19 PMIf it sells, you are doing something right.
#2
Firewood and Wood Heating / Bundles
Last post by barbender - Today at 09:04:27 PMWe've been busy with bundled firewood the last few weeks. My intention is always to have the bundles made in the off season, and just deliver them in the summer. But that never happens. Oh well.
A few thoughts on bundled wood. First, what makes great firewood doesn't necessarily mean good bundle wood.
I've never been able to stay far enough ahead with wood to have seasoned wood to bundle, so I've always hunted down stuff like dead standing softwoods that I can mix in with the freshly processed hardwoods. This wood is not a mix I would ever try to sell to someone for their home heating, but you have to consider the end use- a campfire. I suspect most of them get lit, and the wood in the bundle all used at that time. Then the happy campers turn in for the night. So it isn't about btu's, or if it holds a bed of coals. First, can someone get the fire lit, and then where are the marshmallows?
That's why I add a few pieces of dry softwood- it lights easily. The balance is, in this run, debarked birch and basswood. Neither of which are "good" firewood. The basswood splits easily and neatly. No splinters or big knobs, it is nice, straight wood. Birch is similar. It has more crooked pieces and knobs, thus more waste. But, with the birch and basswood I end up with wood that doesn't slow my bundlers down, and they have a nice white color.
Experienced firewood guys will go for the greyed color of seasoned firewood, but I've found that again, that doesn't really matter in this market. It needs to look "nice". So when I use birch, basswood, and spruce, pine or tamarack, I end up with wood that is pretty bright colored that looks good in the retail racks.
I snapped a couple of pictures at one RV park we service-
A few thoughts on bundled wood. First, what makes great firewood doesn't necessarily mean good bundle wood.
I've never been able to stay far enough ahead with wood to have seasoned wood to bundle, so I've always hunted down stuff like dead standing softwoods that I can mix in with the freshly processed hardwoods. This wood is not a mix I would ever try to sell to someone for their home heating, but you have to consider the end use- a campfire. I suspect most of them get lit, and the wood in the bundle all used at that time. Then the happy campers turn in for the night. So it isn't about btu's, or if it holds a bed of coals. First, can someone get the fire lit, and then where are the marshmallows?
That's why I add a few pieces of dry softwood- it lights easily. The balance is, in this run, debarked birch and basswood. Neither of which are "good" firewood. The basswood splits easily and neatly. No splinters or big knobs, it is nice, straight wood. Birch is similar. It has more crooked pieces and knobs, thus more waste. But, with the birch and basswood I end up with wood that doesn't slow my bundlers down, and they have a nice white color.
Experienced firewood guys will go for the greyed color of seasoned firewood, but I've found that again, that doesn't really matter in this market. It needs to look "nice". So when I use birch, basswood, and spruce, pine or tamarack, I end up with wood that is pretty bright colored that looks good in the retail racks.
I snapped a couple of pictures at one RV park we service-
#3
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! / Re: Raspberry Cobbler!
Last post by upnut - Today at 09:02:25 PMGathered enough for a couple more cobblers, wife froze them so we can enjoy a warm cobbler when the snow flies....
Pail was about half full before the heat and bugs took over.
Scot B.
Pail was about half full before the heat and bugs took over.
Scot B.
#4
General Board / Re: Going to the 4th
Last post by doc henderson - Today at 08:52:33 PMVery nice tradition.
#5
General Board / Re: A nice working day
Last post by barbender - Today at 08:45:53 PM90's here today, and humid. Just nasty. I guess it would be nice if I could spend the day at the lake, but I'm out hustling bundled firewood🥵
#6
General Board / Re: Brag about, or dog, your t...
Last post by barbender - Today at 08:43:53 PMI have an 03 Dodge that makes your mother in law's error look pretty mild. The box on that had a dump trailer jack knifed into it hard enough thay it was kind of on top of it, plus a skid steer sitting on top. That was not a good day. I don't screw up too often but when I do I go all in!🤦🤦 Anyways, I already had a flat bed for it, now I just need the time to get it all put together.
#7
General Board / Going to the 4th
Last post by Magicman - Today at 08:41:07 PMHappy Independence Day!! 
When I was growing up the black folks always referred to any 4th celebration as "Going to the 4th". I don't know if I can spell it as they said but is was sorta; "gwine to da foth". Because of my upbringing, that is still the way I say it.
So today was da foth, so:
I decorated the Cabin entrance with our Flag display.
Then it was our traditional "drum chickin"& fixin's which included baked beans, cole slaw, Irish potato casserole, fruit & dip, chips & dip, banana puddin', and two different cakes.
Next came our traditional trail ride and scavenger hunt. There was much fun and enjoyment for all, followed by a Watermelon cutting.
When I was growing up the black folks always referred to any 4th celebration as "Going to the 4th". I don't know if I can spell it as they said but is was sorta; "gwine to da foth". Because of my upbringing, that is still the way I say it.
So today was da foth, so:
I decorated the Cabin entrance with our Flag display.
Then it was our traditional "drum chickin"& fixin's which included baked beans, cole slaw, Irish potato casserole, fruit & dip, chips & dip, banana puddin', and two different cakes.
Next came our traditional trail ride and scavenger hunt. There was much fun and enjoyment for all, followed by a Watermelon cutting.
#8
General Board / Re: Brag about, or dog, your t...
Last post by GRANITEstateMP - Today at 08:13:57 PMMy current truck HBD2 (Hill Billy Deluxe 2.0) is a 2015 GMC 3500HD
It is a 6.0gas, auto and 4x4. I found it used, at a dealer, in 2018 and it still had a tickle of warranty left on it. I was looking for a 3500hd dump, but my budget wasn't! I wanted 4x4 (lever pull NO BUTTONS), regular cab, heated mirrors, fog lights, low miles, and within my budget! This truck had it all except fog lights and dual batterys (has both of them now!)
It had an 8ft bed to start, I let my brother borrow the truck and a dump trailer when he had to demo his girlfriends (now wifes) deck. I got a call from a serious brother with a crying girlfriend and mother in law in the background. It seems as though the mother in law was parked in so she hoped in the truck, pulled forward, then got her car moved, jumped back in the truck and promptly jacknifed my trailer into my quarter panel! Heck, I weren't even mad! Insurance gave me a big enough check to buy the bed and have it installed (its alum with metal rails and a hidden gooseneck hitch). Toolboxs on each side, drivers has a custom chain box vs a reg sized toolbox to accommodate the fuel filler.
I like the truck but could go for even less tech. I do LOVE the backup camera for hooking up tralers!
Its almost always working if I'm using it. I have a beater car for commuting. Truck pulls dump trailers, makes picking up pallets of material a snap, and in winter goes into snofighter mode
It is a 6.0gas, auto and 4x4. I found it used, at a dealer, in 2018 and it still had a tickle of warranty left on it. I was looking for a 3500hd dump, but my budget wasn't! I wanted 4x4 (lever pull NO BUTTONS), regular cab, heated mirrors, fog lights, low miles, and within my budget! This truck had it all except fog lights and dual batterys (has both of them now!)
It had an 8ft bed to start, I let my brother borrow the truck and a dump trailer when he had to demo his girlfriends (now wifes) deck. I got a call from a serious brother with a crying girlfriend and mother in law in the background. It seems as though the mother in law was parked in so she hoped in the truck, pulled forward, then got her car moved, jumped back in the truck and promptly jacknifed my trailer into my quarter panel! Heck, I weren't even mad! Insurance gave me a big enough check to buy the bed and have it installed (its alum with metal rails and a hidden gooseneck hitch). Toolboxs on each side, drivers has a custom chain box vs a reg sized toolbox to accommodate the fuel filler.
I like the truck but could go for even less tech. I do LOVE the backup camera for hooking up tralers!
Its almost always working if I'm using it. I have a beater car for commuting. Truck pulls dump trailers, makes picking up pallets of material a snap, and in winter goes into snofighter mode
#9
Drying and Processing / Re: DH Kiln Schedule 8/4 Walnu...
Last post by GBar - Today at 08:10:27 PMThanks for the tips. I know my Brisket stalls at 160, but was not aware my black walnut would stall.
Attached is my kiln log showing the numbers. it is below 25% MC currently.
I used Lignomat PK probes. they are at the center of the 8/4. There is some 6/4 in the load as well...those are the last 4 probe sets. 6/4 was sawn previously and air dried for almost a year. so it started in kiln at 15 to 17 MC.
The log number are averages from the data logger. The current temp range is 114 to 122 based on Dehumidifier cycling. RH is ranging 25.4% to 39 percent based on temp swings. The cycles of DH on/off are 16 min on and 22 min off, based on the high or low triggers.
Attached is my kiln log showing the numbers. it is below 25% MC currently.
I used Lignomat PK probes. they are at the center of the 8/4. There is some 6/4 in the load as well...those are the last 4 probe sets. 6/4 was sawn previously and air dried for almost a year. so it started in kiln at 15 to 17 MC.
The log number are averages from the data logger. The current temp range is 114 to 122 based on Dehumidifier cycling. RH is ranging 25.4% to 39 percent based on temp swings. The cycles of DH on/off are 16 min on and 22 min off, based on the high or low triggers.
#10
General Board / Re: A nice working day
Last post by cutterboy - Today at 07:48:20 PMKing of the barn swallows! That's got a nice ring to it.
Yes, those barn swallows love all the bugs that get kicked up from the brush hog and lawn mower.
Yes, those barn swallows love all the bugs that get kicked up from the brush hog and lawn mower.
