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This works for me;

Cut and bring back to yard in cord length, stack for two summers and cover with old tin sheets in September of second year, Then simply work your way with processor along the rows. Obviously needs plenty of space, but I find this method minimises handling. Only exception to this rule is with Oak and Chestnut which I log ASAP and season in crates. Never have a problem with seasoning, if the odd bit is still a bit green looking it gets chucked back for another 12 months.

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This works for me;

Cut and bring back to yard in cord length, stack for two summers and cover with old tin sheets in September of second year, Then simply work your way with processor along the rows. Obviously needs plenty of space, but I find this method minimises handling. Only exception to this rule is with Oak and Chestnut which I log ASAP and season in crates. Never have a problem with seasoning, if the odd bit is still a bit green looking it gets chucked back for another 12 months.

 

I think this works for beech and birch but not ash or oak from experience. You still need to dice it up now to have a chance this winter.

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I think this works for beech and birch but not ash or oak from experience. You still need to dice it up now to have a chance this winter.

 

Was only putting some beech thru the Japa earlier on, it was indeed beautifully dry after only a year under the tarpaulin; not so oak etc but the ash wasn't too bad. Need another heatwave for a few weeks :laugh1:

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Hi Timber cutter trying to pm you about some cordwood but your inbox is full

 

That's because I got converted or should I say "returned to innocence" and don't call it cord anymore :laugh1::laugh1::laugh1: Now my inbox is full of roundwood so there's no room for cord except paracord, shockcord :lol::lol:

 

Will sort inbox out :thumbup1:

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