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[mrd1995]

View attachment 256373Just started my wood pile. Split with the Fiskerx27 and wheel barrel.

I am new at the whole ID thing but it sort of looks like at least some of it is tree of heaven.

 

[NickW]

Got the rest of the church lady tree down today, no issues. It's amazing how big ash can quickly get. This one was only 37 years but 24". Bet I'll get 1 1/4- 1 1/2 cord from it...

 

[mrd1995]

In my eyes this is about as primo ash as you can get we have probably a half acre of EAB killed Ash that are under 12" and crowded so nice straight poles. Haven't checked it with a M.M. yet but it feels cer light compared to some other Ash I've cut recently. Only downside is super muddy, briar, and Poison Ivy.

 

[ChadMc]

In my eyes this is about as primo ash as you can get we have probably a half acre of EAB killed Ash that are under 12" and crowded so nice straight poles. Haven't checked it with a M.M. yet but it feels cer light compared to some other Ash I've cut recently. Only downside is super muddy, briar, and Poison Ivy.View attachment 258716View attachment 258715

I have a spot on our property too it’s the same. Maybe an acre of all straight 12-16” dead ash. So much fire wood to cut in this one little spot. The odd part is aside from the dead ash there’s only a few cherry trees down there. It’ll be a thick jungle soon once those ash are down.

 

[mrd1995]

I have a spot on our property too it’s the same. Maybe an acre of all straight 12-16” dead ash. So much fire wood to cut in this one little spot. The odd part is aside from the dead ash there’s only a few cherry trees down there. It’ll be a thick jungle soon once those ash are down.

Sounds like the same woodlot, we have a few cherry mixed in as well. Already getting thick with the reduced canopy.

 

[shortys7777]

 

[Woody Stover]

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White Ash?

 

[SpaceBus]

Sounds like the same woodlot, we have a few cherry mixed in as well. Already getting thick with the reduced canopy.

Will cherry trees get thicker with more light?

 

[mrd1995]

Will cherry trees get thicker with more light?

In my experience with environmental science ( three years in high school) Black Cherry no they typically do not. This maybe in part that they are an early emergence species, one of the first trees to grow during a field regenerative growth. They are usually slightly ahead of the other species sot they are not struggling for light, so no need for heavy dense foliage. Although this theory falls flat on its face for other early emergence species...

 

[SpaceBus]

In my experience with environmental science ( three years in high school) Black Cherry no they typically do not. This maybe in part that they are an early emergence species, one of the first trees to grow during a field regenerative growth. They are usually slightly ahead of the other species sot they are not struggling for light, so no need for heavy dense foliage. Although this theory falls flat on its face for other early emergence species...

We have some very small diameter 50' tall cherry trees. One fell over because I cut down the spruce next to it. The stump revealed the tree to be 50 years old, but only 6-7" diameter. Our property was likely logged in the late 60's or early 70's and is now mostly spruce, fir, maybe 5% mixed birch and 1% sugar and red maple. Some of the spruce are quite large, 24"+ dbh. A 20" fir dead fall nearby to the tiny diameter cherry was about 50 years old as well.

This is the most boring thing I've ever read

 

[thewoodlands]

Just some splitting and stacking that I did today, in the stack we have ash and maple.

 

[Gearhead660]

Just some splitting and stacking that I did today, in the stack we have ash and maple.

Last pic looks delicious.

 

[thewoodlands]

Last pic looks delicious.

It's the first time the boss made it, Skillet Chocolate Chip something. We'll have some tonight with a scoop (s) of ice cream.

Once I get the recipe, I'll post it.

 

[Diabel]

Itching to go out there and buck. 1’ of snow on the ground at lake still.

 

[NickW]

Current project. One on right is my running '92 Big Boss 250 4x6 that my elder son has crashed too many times. Left is '92 350 4x4 that I bought to scavenge parts from. Planning to use beefier bumper from 350 and other misc. parts. Original plan was to get the left strut support, but they're different. Still might work if I do both sides, but I think I'll see how long my redneck repair lasts first. He broke the back of the support where the tie rod end connects. I fixed it with 2 steel plates and duct clamp. You can sort of see it if you zoom in on the front of the 4x6.

 

[thewoodlands]

Last pic looks delicious.

@Gearhead660 , this is the site my wife found the recipe.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Made using 100% whole wheat flour and hand-chopped chocolate chips, this is a skillet-baked twist on chocolate chip cookies. Spread the dough in an oven-safe skillet, and bake into a single mega-cookie.

www.101cookbooks.com

 

[SpaceBus]

Current project. One on right is my running '92 Big Boss 250 4x6 that my elder son has crashed too many times. Left is '92 350 4x4 that I bought to scavenge parts from. Planning to use beefier bumper from 350 and other misc. parts. Original plan was to get the left strut support, but they're different. Still might work if I do both sides, but I think I'll see how long my redneck repair lasts first. He broke the back of the support where the tie rod end connects. I fixed it with 2 steel plates and duct clamp. You can sort of see it if you zoom in on the front of the 4x6.

That thing looks rad! I really want an Argo 6x6 or any kind of amphibious ATV, preferably with 6 wheels.

 

[NickW]

The box is great, but they don't turn worth a darn! We call her "The Beast", and she surely is...

 

[JimBear]

I got a load of Osage picked up & moved to the stacking area today, first load of many. Anything under about 6” isn’t getting split. I need to round up some more pallets & steel posts. Also got what I assumed was an Elm ( it had no bark) but turned out to be a Walnut and snagged an American Elm also.

 

[shortys7777]

White Ash?

Oak

 

[JimBear]

Load #2 of the Osage

 

[mrd1995]

Cut and split, thinking Ash. Not sure honestly these northern PA woods are so different then my Southern PA roots. Was Dead and down for a while. The splits sound like wooden baseball bats tapping together. Thinking they maybe ready this year. Weight is right for dry white ash, could this be?

 

[NickW]

Could be ash... any 'D' shaped exit holes in the bark from EAB?

 

[mrd1995]

I did not see any, plus there was no trails under the bark. That's the only thing holding me up, I do have a thread for I'd as well.

 

[Woody Stover]

Load #2 of the Osage

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Yellow gold!

thinking Ash

Yessiree.