danham, I was intrigued by your info about the moisture meter; last night I had to split some kindling, so I put your theory to the test. It was about 30
outside, I spit, then measured--15%. I took that piece into the house, let it sit for a few hours to warm up, then measured again, 14%. Not too different. This morning as I was rushing out the door, I quickly took another reading, it was 11%.
Not too critical, in my opinion, but I wonder if the difference was simply some surface evaporation over the hours? I did not resplit the piece, I wonder if I had, would it have been 15% or 11%.
I love this place, I learn so many new things. I thought I had lots of answers the first year, Figured I had it down pat last year, this year I realize I will never know it all. Any tool that I can afford that helps me burn more efficiently is okay in my book, but experience seems to be the best tool of all.