Dr Smith
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
- Joined
- May 20, 2013
- Location
- Anniston...
Greetings, I need some advice from some firewood aficionados out there.
A friend has a 40ish foot apple tree that fell in a storm about a month ago. I'm working on a plan to cut it up, but I don't know what to do with all the wood. I don't know the ends and outs of seasoning firewood for smoking. It's been staying right around 95% humidity down here in Alabama, and I know that ain't good for drying things out. I haven't actually seen the tree yet either. Here are my questions:
If it's been on the ground for a month is it even worth chipping up for smoking, or is it just firewood now?
If you were looking for this type of wood for smoking, would you buy it off a guy with a truck load at a farmer's market? Side of the road? Craigslist?
I don't have enough space to store it all at once. Is there any harm in cutting one load at a time, letting the tree sit out there in the elements (95% humidity and raining nearly everyday), and cutting more the next weekend?
I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you.
A friend has a 40ish foot apple tree that fell in a storm about a month ago. I'm working on a plan to cut it up, but I don't know what to do with all the wood. I don't know the ends and outs of seasoning firewood for smoking. It's been staying right around 95% humidity down here in Alabama, and I know that ain't good for drying things out. I haven't actually seen the tree yet either. Here are my questions:
If it's been on the ground for a month is it even worth chipping up for smoking, or is it just firewood now?
If you were looking for this type of wood for smoking, would you buy it off a guy with a truck load at a farmer's market? Side of the road? Craigslist?
I don't have enough space to store it all at once. Is there any harm in cutting one load at a time, letting the tree sit out there in the elements (95% humidity and raining nearly everyday), and cutting more the next weekend?
I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you.