How many cords do you sell in a year?

[Ontario Firewood Resource]

I'm glad this one is not mine. I'd be ashamed if he was.
He's made a comment to me before, "You're not my father...." I interrupted him with, "You're right, and it's not my responsibility to house or feed you. Besides that, you're an adult. You are your own responsibility.''
Nothin has changed except for the coldness in the air when in the same room ..... passing through.

Chit.......derailed again. Sorry.......

At the same time, show him support, not saying that you haven't, but after a situation like that, go and grab him something or fix his bicycle or whatever and appear thoughtful and caring, oblivious to the tension. He'll remember that later if he doesn't appreciate it now.

 

[Ontario Firewood Resource]

I’ve never heard of it either, Sounds Canuck.

What is bush cord?

Using the term "cord" is used in ways with or without exact definition and in different forms. I often have to distinguish what my customers are trying to purchase. They say a full cord sometimes and when I describe a bush cord's (what we know would be called a full cord), they're like "Oh God, no1"

 

[Sagebrush33]

I do have a plan to make things easier. I'd like to have a commercial quality splitter, been eyeing Eastonmade (one of the best), with a 12' conveyor. Wood's split and sent into the back of my 1 ton dump. When it's full a cord sized bin is positioned behind it on the forks of a skidsteer, tractor, or wheel loader. The dump body is positioned up with the tailgate closed. Wood is transfered into the basket and stacked by hand. Then, when filled, it is set out to dry. Time to sell and pick up the basket and dump in truck to be delivered. Best way I can think of to keep the wood measured and handled the least. Being stacked in cordage helps with the drying process too.

 

[fearofpavement]

I only sell a couple of cords per year. It's a lot of work for the money.

 

[fearofpavement]

I only sell a couple of cords per year. It's a lot of work for the money.

I should add that we heat our home 100% with wood, so we cut and split a fair amount, I just don't try to sell much (just the excess), Also, since we have a tree service (small one) we generally get paid to cut our firewood.

 

[Duce]

I should add that we heat our home 100% with wood, so we cut and split a fair amount, I just don't try to sell much (just the excess), Also, since we have a tree service (small one) we generally get paid to cut our firewood.

Agree with you 100%, too much work to sell it. Plus I hate how our electric bill looks, if we are not running OWB and heating domestic hot water.

 

[rburg]

I haven't sold any in about 35 years, but I did give away about 2-3 cords a year from 2007 to 2017. Gave me a good excuse to run some saws.

 

[Funky sawman]

Just yesterday I tallied up right at 60 cords Sold. Then 5 cords for myself.

 

[whitesnake]

I see the term "cord" thrown around often. Many people say cord but are referring to a face cord. Big difference in the amount of wood on a face cord and a full cord.

 

[Funky sawman]

I see the term "cord" thrown around often. Many people say cord but are referring to a face cord. Big difference in the amount of wood on a face cord and a full cord.

My cords are 128 cubic feet

 

[Duce]

If you don't have a processor, you need one.

 

[Funky sawman]

If you don't have a processor, you need one.

Nope I prefer the hand split and sawed method, it's my only outlet for stress and keeping my joints from seizing up

 

[Wood Doctor]

Each of my truckloads (6' box) is about a half cord when packed tight. I could easily sell 40 truckloads without advertising. I may reach that this year and it could get bigger without much more effort. The problem is that I'm not getting any younger and it's just a hobby for fresh air and exercise.

 

[I saw a lot]

You can do it Edwin! At least you're not a slacker like I am, we are lucky to sell 10 cords a year.
Also, here are some pictures of Edwin's stacks.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I'll take another Pic after I get these stacked up. Now I have room to bring in more rounds for splitting. Once again, your energy level amazes me. Sorry I forgot to fill the splitter's tank with fuel. That engine is running smooth as a kitten, but it needs no less than 30 F temperature to start easily. While you were working it reached an amazing 52 F, almost a record breaker. It started for me on the first pull.

I think I delivered 38 packed truckloads in 2021, about 19 cords. Stephie's truck is almost twice the size of mine. Is she a slacker? No entire way!

 

[jcf86mod]

[QUOTE="I plan on 100 cord this year. 20 for home and 80 to sell. [/QUOTE]

How many ton of logs do you buy to get yourself 100 cord?

 

[Hinerman]

How many ton of logs do you buy to get yourself 100 cord?

200ish is my guess...

 

[Wood Doctor]

The weight of a cord of logs varies substantially depending on (1) the species and (2) the dryness. Here's a good table:

https://forestry.usu.edu/forest-products/wood-heating

Seldom do any of my deliveries contain only one species. Most of my customers like a mixed hardwood load, which around here is ash, oak, maple, elm, locust, birch, walnut, and berry woods. Occasionally we run into hickory, but that's rare.