How much does that log weigh?

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

I was wondering how much the logs I was hauling out of the woods were weighing. I searched google, and found this nifty site for an estimate.

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I figure the biggest one I hauled out was around 800lbs, pretty good for a little Massey GC1715.

 

[Jim Timber]

They have a lot of good calculators on there! Very cool link. Thanks!

 

[motownbrowne]

I was wondering how much the logs I was hauling out of the woods were weighing. I searched google, and found this nifty site for an estimate.

Click Here

I figure the biggest one I hauled out was around 800lbs, pretty good for a little Massey GC1715.

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Red oak, right? That'll make some real nice firewood, unless you're planning on burning it this winter. Split small, next winter might be enough drying, winter of '18-'19 would be better still.

We burn lots of red oak here. It's very easy splitting wood and has kind of a funny smell. I like the smell alright, my wife, not so much.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Hay how about a pic of your "forklift" would like to see how you did it. Ed

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

motown, that log is already ashes. I don't cut firewood for the years ahead, I cut for the day. I know, I'm losing heat because of it, but that's the way I do it. My favorite is green (as in not seasoned) box elder. The farmers want it out of their fencelines, and I want it into my firebox! Win win.

Ed, here is a pic of the homemade forks.

 

[LD1]

Red oak is some of the easiest splitting wood I have ever split. I think the only thing easier was sassafras, but it its a much less dense wood and not as good for burning. But does smell nice.

 

[motownbrowne]

motown, that log is already ashes. I don't cut firewood for the years ahead, I cut for the day. I know, I'm losing heat because of it, but that's the way I do it. My favorite is green (as in not seasoned) box elder. The farmers want it out of their fencelines, and I want it into my firebox! Win win.

Ed, here is a pic of the homemade forks.
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Losing (wasting) heat and reducing air quality in your neighborhood. I am not wishing to be rude here, but your wood burning practices are bad for the environment and disrespectful of your neighbors. Again, not trying to be a jerk, but I honestly hope that someday you see fit to change your ways. In the meantime, have fun with the MF and stay warm.

 

[MMagis]

Losing (wasting) heat and reducing air quality in your neighborhood. I am not wishing to be rude here, but your wood burning practices are bad for the environment and disrespectful of your neighbors. Again, not trying to be a jerk, but I honestly hope that someday you see fit to change your ways. In the meantime, have fun with the MF and stay warm.

You realize that wood isn’t green, right? I think of all the things a person needs to worry about, burning wood that hasn’t been seasoned “just right” is closer to the bottom of the list than the top.

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Exactly MMagis. If you're really worried about it, you don't burn any wood, period.

Anyhow, back at the Oasis, the Arabs were eating their dates.

 

[oldballs]

:laughing::laughing:I love this site.