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5. I used to buy my wood in log lengths - 30' or so.

Sun Oct 15, 2023, 10:50 AM

Oct 2023

I'd cut them to 18" lengths, then split, using a hydraulic splitter. Not any more....

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Stacked 2.5 cords of wood and swept the chimney yesterday. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 OP

Turned 70 this year. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #4

WTG! WheelWalker Oct 2023 #2

I've always wanted to chop firewood Shermann Oct 2023 #3

I used to buy my wood in log lengths - 30' or so. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #5

I loved using the splitter. Easterncedar Oct 2023 #13

What ? Wild Maine bears are now posting,.. magicarpet Oct 2023 #6

Now, on to making lye soap. Sneederbunk Oct 2023 #7

How much is a cord? The Blue Flower Oct 2023 #8

A cord is 4' x 4' x 8' of stacked wood. rsdsharp Oct 2023 #9

If, by "much" you mean cost, I paid $400/cord for seasoned wood. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #10

I meant dimensions or weight or whatever The Blue Flower Oct 2023 #14

There's pulp cords and face cords here in Wisco MoriaeEncomium Oct 2023 #12

It'll heat you up one more time! DEbluedude Oct 2023 #11