Homemade lump Q's

mjs408 · Sep 18, 2009

I build myself a lump charcoal maker (wood gassifier) and at the moment made a test batch of hardwood drops from a production cabinet manufacturer in town. It works well, but I want natural wood next batch. I found myself and white oak that Im going to use. What is optimal size? does leaving the bark on make for bad lump? Also whats a 5 gallon bucket of natural lump worth? (Im always looking for side money(baby) Pictures to follow when i find my camera. Also what woods are acceptable or best?

Harbormaster · Sep 18, 2009

I have always wanted to build a retort myself. Best way to control lump quality IMO.
As far as wood for making lump, any wood you would use in a smoker will do.
Hickory, oak, cherry, apple, birch, beech, maple, pecan, etc...
Best lump I ever used was Maple Leaf, and it was made of birch, beech, and maple.
How much is a 5 gallon bucket of lump worth? Probably a lot more to you than someone who might buy it. How much would it weigh net? A guy can buy lump for about $.60 per pound or less, so you would have to go from there.

mjs408 · Sep 18, 2009

that gives me a reference point. We cut/split/burn alot of wood for heat in my family, and people are always asking to buy wood. So maybe they be asking to buy lump

Homemade lump Q's

mjs408

Found some matches.

Harbormaster

somebody shut me the fark up.

mjs408

Found some matches.

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