blackop555
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What's your opinions on these for owb.
Basswood. Balsam poplar. Spruce
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blackop555
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Lots of poplar in the cedar swamp 
just always heard bad things about it
just always heard bad things about it
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It all burns. Some a little better than others, but heat comes off of it, either way. If you're buying it, sure, try to get your money's worth. If it didn't cost you anything, then you already got your money's worth!
Just sayin'.
It all burns. Some a little better than others, but heat comes off of it, either way. If you're buying it, sure, try to get your money's worth. If it didn't cost you anything, then you already got your money's worth!
Just sayin'.
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Of the four species you mention the OWB likes poplar the best, though it does leave a lot of ash behind. Best thing is it will burn good and stay burning (make coals) no matter if wet or even green in a pinch. It's also nice for mixing in with pines as the coals get them going good. Balsam burns up pretty fast (OWB has a forced air blower on it) I try to save wood like basswood and spruce for early/late in the heating season, that seems to work out pretty good.
