Firewood thread!!! Let's see what you got!!!!

[ElevatorGuy]

What do y’all think this is? It’s light and splits easy, I thought it was a poplar but after I split it I don’t think it is. Maple?

 

[Wood Doctor]

A lot of maple has that same bark and the same hardwood color. I hope it's not box elder, but your nose would confirm that. Box elder is a tree that I avoid completely. It stinks.

 

[ElevatorGuy]

Never heard of that but it doesn’t smell good. It’s fire pit wood anyway.

 

[dahmer]

Finally got the rest of that big oak split. Haul it home and stacked when I get time. It’s in the queue for winter of 2026-2027.

 

[Wolverine]

Called it quits for a while. Ended up at 6.25 cords for 4 days splitting.



Still some left.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Well, Wolverine, at least your dog and the members of this forum know that you worked your butt off and collected some fabulous firewood. Believe me, Jason (and Joshua), we are all proud of you. Two thumbs up!

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice Jason. That's alotta firewood!

 

[ElevatorGuy]

HVBW tree!

https://smd.craigslist.org/grd/d/huntingtown-black-walnut-logs-for-sale/7467945080.html

 

[Timjus]

i had good reason to get bigger saw...now i dont.....

 

[Wood Doctor]

i had good reason to get bigger saw...now i dont.....

Agree. Most of these logs you could cut to length with a top-handle saw. Where did all the trunk rounds go? It reminds me of poplar size trees. These are mostly birch, correct?

 

[Timjus]

Agree. Most of these logs you could cut to length with a top-handle saw. Where did all the trunk rounds go? It reminds me of poplar size trees. These are mostly birch, correct?

yes mostly birch. some spruce and random aspen/alder logs

trunk rounds ?

 

[bigbadbob]

Some douglas fir on the back road to the cabin.
My $5 268 dump saw did the deed.

 

[Wolverine]

Some douglas fir on the back road to the cabin.
My $5 268 dump saw did the deed.
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Great load of wood.

 

[Wood Doctor]

yes mostly birch. some spruce and random aspen/alder logs

trunk rounds ?

A midwest USA expression, trunk rounds are large diameter and branch rounds are small. Trunk rounds usually require a large chainsaw and branch rounds can be handled with a small saw, such as a top handle that climbers usually operate. Smaller branch rounds can be dried and burned without splitting but rounds taken from the trunk like those shown just above by BigBadBob, must be split up and are often noodle cut into halves and quarter sections prior to splitting for firewood.

 

[Timjus]

A midwest USA expression, trunk rounds are large diameter and branch rounds are small. Trunk rounds usually require a large chainsaw and branch rounds can be handled with a small saw, such as a top handle that climbers usually operate. Smaller branch rounds can be dried and burned without splitting but rounds taken from the trunk like those shown just above by BigBadBob, must be split up and are often noodle cut into halves and quarter sections prior to splitting for firewood.

these all go trough splitter. i cut them to 1 meter (40") size

ported 550xp mk2 with 20" bar is perfect combo for this stuff

 

[Wood Doctor]

Nothing like a Husky 550 with a sharp chain. Plenty of power, I saw a lot has a new one and she loves hers. The power-to-weight ratio of this saw is truly remarkable. I also like the big crane-picker. What a labor saver!

 

[I saw a lot]

Yes, liking the 550xpg mk2 so far. Around 5 tanks of fuel through it so far running stock .325 18" bar. I did pick up a 20" 3/8 bar and rim but not sure if I will change it over or not.

 

[Pincher]

Yes, liking the 550xpg mk2 so far. Around 5 tanks of fuel through it so far running stock .325 18" bar. I did pick up a 20" 3/8 bar and rim but not sure if I will change it over or not.

I did the same when the chain was backordered except I had a 16" .325 . Have the 20" narrow kerf husky bar and chain and also a 20" stihl narrow kerf chain that I have yet to try. Its an awfully impressive saw in stock form! Ran mine about the same amount as you did so far.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Was hoping to get more done but my 2095 decided to pack it up. Loosing 45cc sure slows the noodling process a bunch.

 

[I saw a lot]

I did the same when the chain was backordered except I had a 16" .325 . Have the 20" narrow kerf husky bar and chain and also a 20" stihl narrow kerf chain that I have yet to try. Its an awfully impressive saw in stock form! Ran mine about the same amount as you did so far.

Picked up a 100' roll of .325 and 3/8" X-Cut when HL Supply had it on sale. Picked up a second roll or 3/8" when it was close to the $300 so should be good on chain for a while. Lost a ton of chains though when my best friend had a barn fire on New Years Day.