How many cords do you think?

[Garbanzo62]

Using the Lawn Tractor as a guide I am guessing you have 8Ft between the Fence Rail and the Shed. Extrapolating I am guessing you have 45 Feet of Tree with a 30" diameter. The area of a circle is Pi R Squared.. Radius is 1.25 ft 3.1416 X (1.25 X 1.25) X 45 = 220.9 Cubit Feet. Or 1.73 cords

 

[72Rover]

The equation is: pi x r squared x L ....

 

[Garbanzo62]

The equation is: pi x r squared x L ....

Radius is 1`.25 ft so 1.25 X 1.25 = 1.5625 1.5625 X 3.1416 = 4.90875 X 45 = 220.89

 

[72Rover]

Radius is 1`.25 ft so 1.25 X 1.25 = 1.5625 1.5625 X 3.1416 = 4.90875 X 45 = 220.89

Excellent. 1.72 cords....

 

[Garbanzo62]

Excellent. 1.72 cords....

yes assuming 30" Average diameter of 45 ft length

 

[GrumpyDad]

Im going with just over a cord.

 

[qwee]

I want to readjust my estimate which was 5 cords. There is a gap between the shed and the tree which I didn't originally account for. I still think that is a 10' x 10' shed. If we scoot that shed forward it will appear bigger. So, let's account for this. It could be a 10 ft gap between the tree and shed.

I think 5.5 sheds is more accurate for the length. I think the tree diameter averages out to at least 30" (2.5'). Cylinder Volume = pie x r2 x Length. So, 5.5 x 10' (width of one shed) = L = 55 ft.

r = (1.25')squared = 1.56
Cyl. Volume = 1.56 x 55 x 3.14 = 269 ft3 269/128 = 2.10 cords

We need to multiply by 1.3 to account for the air space created while stacking. Final answer = 2.1 x 1.3 = 2.73 cords.

 

[Garbanzo62]

I want to readjust my estimate which was 5 cords. There is a gap between the shed and the tree which I didn't originally account for. I still think that is a 10' x 10' shed. If we scoot that shed forward it will appear bigger. So, let's account for this. It could be a 10 ft gap between the tree and shed.

I think 5.5 sheds is more accurate for the length. I think the tree diameter averages out to at least 30" (2.5'). Cylinder Volume = pie x r2 x Length. So, 5.5 x 10' (width of one shed) = L = 55 ft.

r = (1.25')squared = 1.56
Cyl. Volume = 1.56 x 55 x 3.14 = 269 ft3 269/128 = 2.10 cords

We need to multiply by 1.3 to account for the air space created while stacking. Final answer = 2.1 x 1.3 = 2.73 cords.

Yeah no way was that a 75 foot tree. Even if you look at the chain link fence, not enough poles for 75 ft.

 

[Investmentdude]

So…I ordered another bar and chain. Once it gets here I’ll go over and measure the tree and the diameter, and the mess of pinched stuff before and after I cut the log correctly. Then we can truly calculate. And that tree might be 75 feet it is looooong!

 

[Investmentdude]

Ok progress! I will buck the tree tomorrow with two friends! My bar and chain will be released and we will be in action. So the tree is pretty much 2 feet across and 50 feet long so that volume equals 1.53 cords. Of course, there are healthy limbs off the main trunk and air gaps when stacked, so I think 2 cords wins the day! Here’s pictures of the tree from today !

 

[EbS-P]

Storm clean up is the most dangerous time you will ever use a chainsaw. It kills people every year even professionals. Be safe.

 

[spuldup]

I'd say 2-3 because there's still a good section to the left of the busted fence that we can't see.

Loving the measurement units in this thread (shed, ride-on toy). I would use the hammock stand but they vary from 12-15'.

 

[Investmentdude]

Pictures of the day.

 

[fbelec]

how is the bar that got pinched

 

[fbelec]

no no no not the bar that you guys had to many bourbons and got pinched

 

[Investmentdude]

Haha been there, done that with the bourbon. Yes we freed the bar and chain. I haven’t yet changed it out as I have the 18” on there now. It looks ok from visual inspection. Right now I have a big pile of chunks that need splitting and stacking before I get more wood. I live in suburbia, so my postage stamp property is getting a pile along the side and back. It’s filling up!!

 

[fbelec]

nothing like a good split wood fence

 

[Woodsplitter67]

How many cords do you think are in this oak log from the fence to the end? What think ye? View attachment 309201

A good guess is roughly .75 cords