I have several different species of wood, and depending on that I plan on burning different stacks at different times (in theory).
I was splitting some RED oak last night (smells like poop) and once the rounds are cracked it splits GREAT! It makes perfect watermelon wedges, but they are about 8 on the back, and 10-12 inches to the point. If I want them to dry as quickly as possible what do you think the optimum dimensions would be without just splitting it all into kindling that will just go *poof* !
Yea, I know, it's all wood and it all burns, but this is a forum for conversations and I always appreciate the feedback.
At this point I am thinking about splitting directly across the triangle splits to increase the surface area, but I could also just make them narrower.
Thanks guys!!
BDB
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I was splitting some RED oak last night (smells like poop) and once the rounds are cracked it splits GREAT! It makes perfect watermelon wedges, but they are about 8 on the back, and 10-12 inches to the point. If I want them to dry as quickly as possible what do you think the optimum dimensions would be without just splitting it all into kindling that will just go *poof* !
Yea, I know, it's all wood and it all burns, but this is a forum for conversations and I always appreciate the feedback.
At this point I am thinking about splitting directly across the triangle splits to increase the surface area, but I could also just make them narrower.
Thanks guys!!
BDB
![yet another split size question..... yet another split size question.....](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi73.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi230%2Fbigdonniebrasco%2FREDOAK_zpsa0c79ae2.jpg&hash=0645c895d8c31472a4de28219a6be71b)