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Leaving the bark on it was the problem. I've had many Elm standing dead with the bark off of it and it was fine. Bark is left on or doesn't come off on its own then problems. Kevin
Been there, done that! This usually occurs for me if there is a lot of moisture still left in it or is real bad with knots. When dried out is one big mass of kindling. Kevin
There are different kinds of elm. American or red elm is what I like. Like others have said that’s why I bought a hydro splitter. Just went for a ride through the woods and spotted a couple starting to shed its bark. I’ll be getting after them. It makes good heat
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