I've always heard that but never found it to be true. I have never intentionally cut it to burn but often will cut a small, 2-4 inch tree to get it out of the way, then throw it onto the fire. Even after a couple of months it still sizzles, like any other green wood.Ash is the only wood I know, that has so little moisture in it during the winter, that it could be burnt unseasoned.
I never tried it ether, however with those smaller pieces, there’s not enough of a percentage of “heartwood” to burn. The outer layers just under the bark is where the moisture is held. Your results would be different with bigger stuff. Most of the wood that my brother in laws father burnt all winter, was fresh cut live ash, for many years. At least that’s what he always told me.I've always heard that but never found it to be true. I have never intentionally cut it to burn but often will cut a small, 2-4 inch tree to get it out of the way, then throw it onto the fire. Even after a couple of months it still sizzles, like any other green wood.
I'll have to try it, just for curiosity sake. I plan to cut some logs later this winter, but there's sure to be a bad butt end to chop off.I never tried it ether, however with those smaller pieces, there’s not enough of a percentage of “heartwood” to burn. The outer layers just under the bark is where the moisture is held. Your results would be different with bigger stuff. Most of the wood that my brother in laws father burnt all winter, was fresh cut live ash, for many years. At least that’s what he always told me.
For personal use I feel the same way…if it fits it burns. I am starting to sell wood and it matters to some folks.Same here. I find it comical when folks get fussy about keeping them all exactly the same length. We have lots of bonfires, but I do try to err on the short side, so that they all fit in the wood stove.
For personal use I feel the same way…if it fits it burns. I am starting to sell wood and it matters to some folks.
Hummm...where I have heard this before? LOLSize matters
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Agreed, the idea of hanging a tool off the side of the chainsaw bar, or meticulously measuring and painting logs, seems pretty ridiculous to me. But different strokes, and whatnot.Same here. I find it comical when folks get fussy about keeping them all exactly the same length. We have lots of bonfires, but I do try to err on the short side, so that they all fit in the wood stove.