cardboard boxes for kindling

[Brackley Firewood]

have any of you pros tried using cardboard boxes for kindling. the bags i am currently using keep ripping and i have had some customer complain.

[Shane]

I thought you were going to suggest using cardboard boxes for kindling - but now I see what you mean.

Not sure if people expect all 'burning' wood to be supplied in nets to ensure good ventialtion. I guess boxes would be easier to stack/store and not leave any mess.

 

Could be worth a try. Never thought of it myself.

[Chris Day]

If the stuff is seasoned going in I can't see a problem, good idea. You could even have bespoke boxes made printed up looking a bit fancy and suitably sized to go next to the log basket, right....... Who provides bespoke cardboard boxes?

[Steve Bullman]

ton of people offering them on google

 

Bespoke Cardboard Boxes Made to measure and printed for you by UK Packaging Supplies

[Steven P]

Perforate one end so it opens and makes a 'grab box' and that would be good (like a box of crisp pacets). Less mess and tidier looking

 

 

(he says while looking at his wood stove that needs a clean, a hearth that defenitely needs a clean and the carpet in front of it all covered in splinters)

[gensetsteve]

When I looked at boxes the cost killed it. I think certainly wood do it that way. Looks too industrial for me. Makes me think of a bulk box of urinal blocks. Been making kindling since 2009 never split a bag yet. Speak to rob at mc kingstone

[Brackley Firewood]

i think i will do it. i can get them flat pack for £0.70 a box. does this seam expensive to you guys. the size is 300mm x 300mm x 300mm

[sloth]

Seems about right. When I bought plain flat pack boxes to move house last year I was surprised how expensive they were...

[Tanat Valley Firewood]

Nets I buy are £0.14, I sell kindling from £1.50. The extra £0.56 for the box (assuming everything else is equal) would push the price beyond what is commercially possible. Of course there may be marketing advantages from a nicely printed box, but that again would add to your cost. I apply swing tags to mine, which not only creates a brand, but also has contact details on them as well as burning tips on the back. Good luck.

[Logsnstuff]

I did carboard boxes about 5 years ago and like others have said was too expensive.