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You ever cut dry black locust at dusk? You can watch the sparks fly!
I notice a huge difference between green and seasoned locust.
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You ever cut dry black locust at dusk? You can watch the sparks fly!
I notice a huge difference between green and seasoned locust.
madpogue
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Aha, that explains it. Half a black locust came down in the back yard (in town) a few years ago, and bucking it didn't seem like a big deal. Gave most of the wood to a friend in need, but I've been using a coupla leftover pieces as bar/chain testers, and indeed, lately it's been tough as nails and occ. throws a spark.You ever cut dry black locust at dusk? You can watch the sparks fly!
Interesting how some species get harder to buck, but easier to split, as they dry.
You can watch the sparks fly!
Dry hedge is that way too that's some mean stuff in more ways than one the thorns are a killer too just like locust, dang good wood though well worth the effort.
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I suspect it catches sand in its bark and absorbs it as it grows or something. Crazy to see. Most times it is hardly noticeable, but sometimes it throws so many sparks it makes you wonder if you oiling system has failed!
DJ4wd
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You ever cut dry black locust at dusk? You can watch the sparks fly!
I notice a huge difference between green and seasoned locust.
Nope never did cut it that late in the day..COOL! lol
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It is fascinating to see all of the different types of wood, trees, etc... out there. So many types mentioned here that I have never seen, either.
I burn Red Elm almost exclusively. There is a lot of it on our farm. The dead trees lose their bark, but can stand for years, and they don't seem to rot. Each year, a couple of good wind storms will blow down more than enough for me. They can lay for a several years too, before they even begin to rot. The dead stuff dries really fast once it's split. I love burning Red Elm - very little ashes too. Started the first fire of the season today. Once it gets cold and stays cold in December, the fire in the old Brunco will not go out till March.
