Official Connecticut Firewood Thread

[HItz]

New London
Stihl MS270
22-ton Countyline
Harborfreight chain sharpener, works like a charm.

Got a few trees from a tree service, but mostly from craigslist or the side of the road. I'm always looking for more.

 

[Jay106n]

Free Wood in Meriden just went up on CL. I'm too far away.
(broken link removed to http://newhaven.craigslist.org/zip/5267449416.html)

 

[chazcarr]

just watched a video on the the timberline. how much does it cost and how often do you need to replace the carbide piece?

Here is all you need to know about it. Read the reviews and see what is up.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004IW30LC

I got it as a gift, and tried it out and I must admit I cannot believe how much better my saw is. Cutting time reduced by probably 40%.

 

[edge-of-the-woods]

Just saw this on CL, anyone know this guy?

(broken link removed to http://newhaven.craigslist.org/grd/5267682521.html)

I am a licensed Tree Cutter and I have plenty of wood for next year but I want to rid myself of all my seasoned hardwood from last year. I have plenty of Oak and Hickory and it is allsplit and cut in firewood lengths. I will deliver at 220 a cord (2 cord minimum) local only call Ronnie @ (broken link removed to http://newhaven.craigslist.org/fb/hvn/grd/5267682521) I have 3/4 green wood for 175 a cord multiple cords delivered only at this price. (Should be ready for this winter). Out of my direct area will be a surcharge for fuel cost.
I give a true cord of wood not 3/4 but a whole cord. A cord is 128 cu ft. that is 4 x 4 x 8.
I am an honest guy and I feel that if you have any doubts whatsoever you do not have to pay me at delivery. Please Call. NO TEXTS. I will take calls till 10 p.m.
I keep my business freindly and hope to have many repeat customers.
winter will be cold get it while my prices are hot.

Thank you, Ron

 

[rygar]

New London
Stihl MS270
22-ton Countyline
Harborfreight chain sharpener, works like a charm.

Got a few trees from a tree service, but mostly from craigslist or the side of the road. I'm always looking for more.

was it easy to learn to use the chain sharpener?

 

[rygar]

looks like west haven, ct has some good free maple.

(broken link removed to http://newhaven.craigslist.org/zip/5264766684.html)

 

[davidmsem]

Just a plug for Knights in Orange: we got our snowblower and backpack leafblower from them, and they are excellent. Good shop. Easy to get to on the Post Road.

RPM Power in Prospect is awesome....see Gene......

 

[davidmsem]

2 things,

first - what do you guys do to sharpen your chains, i have my stihl kit and do it, but it doesnt take long before the wood chips turn to wood dust. how often do you get your chains properly sharpened?

second - here are a few pics of wood i need to process:

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just dropped my chain off to get properly sharpened to attack this on saturday at my neighbors
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I love the patented Husqvarna kit......fits over the link, has rollers for the file, easy to keep the correct angle, amazingly sharp after a few passes....

 

[jwalter04]

Southington
Fisher Grandpa Insert
Husky 371XP
Husky 455
Huskee 35 ton splitter

 

[HItz]

was it easy to learn to use the chain sharpener?

Yes, as long as you know the correct angle to use for grinding your specific chain. Easy enough to look up online usually and even if you are off a bit as long as you are consistent it will work out in the end. I hand sharpen in the field but eventually that isn't good enough so I use the grinder. It is a harborfreight tool so don't expect some marvel of manufacturing, but it does work great. I use bungee cords and such to help keep things tight.

 

[HItz]

looks like west haven, ct has some good free maple.

(broken link removed to http://newhaven.craigslist.org/zip/5264766684.html)

All the good wood is an hour away from me, drives me crazy when I'm looking for stuff on CL. My truck isn't big enough for it to be worth driving an hour one way for firewood.

 

[Beer Belly]

Wife just called from work.....has a coworker whose sister had an Oak dropped in her back yard....tree company was suppose to remove it, but they haven't shown up.....I'm checking it out this weekend....about 4 miles away (Bethel), if it's not for me, I'll repost it here.

 

[rygar]

god dangit. i got hit with the poison ivy. mustve been on the bark or some ivy left on bark when cutting up rounds. damn this sucks.

 

[chazcarr]

god dangit. i got hit with the poison ivy. mustve been on the bark or some ivy left on bark when cutting up rounds. damn this sucks.

Yes it does, I get it at least twice a year. My trees are covered in the vines.

 

[DavelafsrCT]

Lisbon here. I know there are few other SE CT burners here and I hope they chime in.

Enzo, how do you like that trailer? I killed my Quadboss this weekend and need a replacement. Anyone know of any good trailer dealers in CT?

I too am in Lisbon. Not a lot of free stuff around that I can find. I tried a couple tree service guys too but they also sell wood. They ain't givin anything away for free

 

[Beer Belly]

I too am in Lisbon. Not a lot of free stuff around that I can find. I tried a couple tree service guys too but they also sell wood. They ain't givin anything away for free

Saw a tree company cuttin' down some trees around the corner from my house....I asked "That wood need a home" guy says "Yeah, where do you live ?"...Me: around the corner...Him: I'll have to charge for delivery....Me: I'll pick it up from here....Him: I gotta get something for my labor....Me: You taking the tree down for free ?....Him: (finally admits) I sell the wood

 

[Cascade Failure]

I too am in Lisbon. Not a lot of free stuff around that I can find. I tried a couple tree service guys too but they also sell wood. They ain't givin anything away for free

Did you have any luck with that wind storm around the end of June/beginning of July? There were trees down everywhere. I'll let you know if I see anything around.

 

[Jay106n]

I have been looking for somebody that can do a large dump truck load of rounds or even logs, general 5-6 cord range in a load. Anybody have a reliable source or dealer in CT that can deliver?

 

[DavelafsrCT]

Did you have any luck with that wind storm around the end of June/beginning of July? There were trees down everywhere. I'll let you know if I see anything around.

I did not actually. I was so busy with other things I really could not go after wood at that time. I am back on the hunt for wood now though. I'll let you know too. One hand washing the other

 

[BURNSOFTEN]

Newtown, CT -

Regency I3100
Troy Bilt 27 ton
Craftsman Garden tractor with modified U-haul tow behind trailer (1/2 cord capacity)
Echo cs-450
Fiskars X27 - X25 - X7
John Deere 310C backhoe with thumb
3 Acres mostly black birch and mostly untouched by previous homeowners

Great thread, will keep an eye on this one. Anyone else burn a lot of Black Birch? It's everywhere here in NW CT. It likes to rot after a few years if not c/s/s. I read about scouring the bark with the tip of the saw about an inch deep across the length of the tree, this will allow the wood to breath and the bark to drop off. I took down about 15 tress this month and scoured it all because I won't have the time to c/s/s....I hope it works...

Should be cold this weekend and i'm planning my first burn, can't wait

 

[HowieSubGuy]

Ledyard, CT.

Always looking for a small/medium sized scrounge in this area. My first burn is always "planned" for Halloween, but I might have to move that up a notch, seeing the forecast for this weekend! Thinking I'll burn about 3 cords this year, same as last year. Black cherry, locust, and oak are my trees of choice.

Nice job to whomever suggested a Connecticut group!

 

[Enzo's Dad]

I burn black birch, it needs to be cut split and stacked asap.

Any one in my neck of the woods need a couple of rounds or some uglies I am trying to clean up my property this winter.

Also who is planning on burning this weekend

 

[rudysmallfry]

Milford
Hearthstone Heritage
Stihl MS-180

Still splitting by hand with a no name axe. I keep meaning to pick up a Fiskars, but as long as I'm still getting through stuff with my no name axe, I figure why bother?

I've made some very good local scores. Lots of people seem to be cutting down big trees near their houses this year. Several times I've heard chain saws in the neighborhood, run over with my truck and come home with some nice wood. I'm getting really good with my little MS-180, so even though my wood is on the green side, it's free and it's all mine.

If anyone is in the North Haven area, there are plenty of large rounds sitting alongside route 17 on the way up to Durham. Power company has been doing a lot of trimming.

 

[rygar]

i always see lots of nice wood on RTE 15. anyone know if there is a way to get a permit? id love to get my trailer on their (with special permission) and pick up some rounds.

im also probably going to do a couple break in fires over the weekend to see the old girl sing for me. need to get a gate as well so my 15 month old doesnt mistakenly melt her hand onto the stove

 

[edge-of-the-woods]

Saw a tree company cuttin' down some trees around the corner from my house....I asked "That wood need a home" guy says "Yeah, where do you live ?"...Me: around the corner...Him: I'll have to charge for delivery....Me: I'll pick it up from here....Him: I gotta get something for my labor....Me: You taking the tree down for free ?....Him: (finally admits) I sell the wood

This was near my experience last year, trying to find someone to take down some huge ash trees right by our power lines. All the cutters planned on selling the wood, but none of them would A) reduce the cost for leaving the wood there for me or B) reduce the cost for me letting them have the wood. They also didn't cop to it until pressed. Dishonest, if you ask me.