My grandfather brought me up that most fruit woods burn fast and doesn't leave much for a coal goes from fire to ash with little time between the two. I'm guessing that the reason oak is wanted so much is because it last a long time in the stove compared to other woods and the heat of others though might be higher but if you have to load the stove every 2 hrs compared to 4 you'll burn up twice the amount
Very good point, Jd. Your grandfather maybe on to something here. I know that the cotton wood I have been burning makes a lot more Ash than the maple or Ash or cherry. Have a wonderful day.
@@BossFirewoodandHomesteading it grows wild here in Oklahoma the Native Americans used it for making bows. It's also known a hedge apple or bodark I truly believe that it is a member of the loucts family
@@jdspencer4297 ok thanks for the info. That is so cool that they make bow's out of it. Now I have herd that there is some around me. But I have never seen it.
I have done a lot of web surfing looking for information on firewood BTU's and have found there is no consistency in the charts. Most of the time I also can't find any information on where the data came from. I have seen charts that put Douglas Fir much closer BTU wise to Red Oak then shown on the chart you shared. I would really like to see something definitive with raw data and an explanation of the process that determines the numbers. I have seen enough charts with different information that I don't know what to believe.
Yes indeed Steven, I know it's all over the place. Underwriters laboratory would be the place to get the best information I think. However I am not sure the US government wants us to know the real numbers on our wood. The reason why I say that is that there is no tax revenue coming in from us burning wood. Oh they get a bit of money off gas and when we buy new equipment but it's nothing like the other fuel sources. Have a great day my friend.
I have for pick up loads of red pine. I'm going to start wood carving. Make some bonfire stools out of these rounds. They're like 24 to 36 in rounds 20 in long
Well I'm not looking forward to bringing out my snow blower this year. Last year it was a bad scene. Frosty the snowman got arrested. For indecent exposure..
Well it's New year's day probably had too much to drink. I love you guys from Michigan
Happy New year Stanley.
Some great information there boss crazy to see so many trees never even new were worth burning. Have a great day
Yes indeed Tony, I learned some things as well. Have a great day.
Nice new coffee cup !!
Thanks Del. Hope you had a great Christmas.
My grandfather brought me up that most fruit woods burn fast and doesn't leave much for a coal goes from fire to ash with little time between the two. I'm guessing that the reason oak is wanted so much is because it last a long time in the stove compared to other woods and the heat of others though might be higher but if you have to load the stove every 2 hrs compared to 4 you'll burn up twice the amount
Very good point, Jd. Your grandfather maybe on to something here. I know that the cotton wood I have been burning makes a lot more Ash than the maple or Ash or cherry. Have a wonderful day.
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You are right on about Osage orange but make sure you have extra chains once it starts to season you can see sparks flying off the top of the bar
Oh wow, Jd now that is some hard wood. I wish I could get some. Have a great day.
@@BossFirewoodandHomesteading it grows wild here in Oklahoma the Native Americans used it for making bows. It's also known a hedge apple or bodark I truly believe that it is a member of the loucts family
@@jdspencer4297 ok thanks for the info. That is so cool that they make bow's out of it. Now I have herd that there is some around me. But I have never seen it.
@@BossFirewoodandHomesteading in the fall it will have a large green fruit that looks like a brain and thorns about 3-5 inches in length
Well when I'm up in Sheboygan Michigan. We have a lot of ironwood up there. Smells good when you burn it.
Yes indeed it's very good wood 🪓.
Yes all my friends are up in Sheboygan Michigan.
I have done a lot of web surfing looking for information on firewood BTU's and have found there is no consistency in the charts. Most of the time I also can't find any information on where the data came from. I have seen charts that put Douglas Fir much closer BTU wise to Red Oak then shown on the chart you shared. I would really like to see something definitive with raw data and an explanation of the process that determines the numbers. I have seen enough charts with different information that I don't know what to believe.
Yes indeed Steven, I know it's all over the place. Underwriters laboratory would be the place to get the best information I think. However I am not sure the US government wants us to know the real numbers on our wood. The reason why I say that is that there is no tax revenue coming in from us burning wood. Oh they get a bit of money off gas and when we buy new equipment but it's nothing like the other fuel sources. Have a great day my friend.
How come you're not planning more acorn trees
Well I love cedar hard to find around here in Ohio.
Ironwood northern Michigan. I am familiar with that
I have two truckloads of hackberry. Oh my goodness that is some heavy wood
I have for pick up loads of red pine. I'm going to start wood carving. Make some bonfire stools out of these rounds. They're like 24 to 36 in rounds 20 in long
I'm thinking about putting up small wood burning stove in my shop
Well the red pines were 85 ft tall. Maybe a hundred foot 40 in at the base maybe a little bit more
On the farm here in Ohio our buckeyes grow along the fence Bros. I cut them out using for bonfire.
Sounds like a good plan Stanley. What ever makes the work easier. Have a great day.
I don't mess with Walnut. It's kind of punky wood. I call it light and fluffy.
I have three truck loads of hackberry oh my gosh that water is so heavy
Open Sheboygan Michigan ironwood it's everywhere
Yeah it's awesome wood for sure.
Well I'm not looking forward to bringing out my snow blower this year. Last year it was a bad scene. Frosty the snowman got arrested. For indecent exposure..
She was an Indian girl from the upper peninsula. We had elk on the property that would camp out every night two bowl elk. 18 others female
Wow that is awesome!
Cottonwood bonfire material
I live in the city. Here in Piqua Ohio. Oh my goodness I get all kinds of trees. Free. I think I'm only guy with a chainsaw around here.
Well if you look it up state record Belk Michigan 12-year-old girl I was standing beside her when she shot that elk.
Never come across Osage orange
Cottonwood buckeye same type of wood. Grows and along the fence rows. Junk wood
white poplar = trembling aspen