Drying/Seasoning small stuff

[aesmith]

Hi,

 

I wondered if any members use small stuff, under say 2" diameter. We were just cleaning up some fallen branches and I've ended up with 5 wheelbarrow loads of that sort of size. At the moment I've just dumped it all in a pile on the floor of the barn, but wondered how others would stack it for drying.

 

Tony S

[ballibeg]

I sell logs not sticks but it's the sticks I give away.

[aesmith]

I sell logs not sticks but it's the sticks I give away.

You mean you don't bother with the small stuff?

[mendiplogs]

You mean you don't bother with the small stuff?

 

HI MATE why not burn it your self then 2" twigs are no good:001_rolleyes: for LOGS mate just burn it your self if you have fire/stove thanks jon

[Logsnstuff]

I would cut it to 8" lengths throw into a bag and leave it or next week have a little bonfire

[Logdaft]

When it`s dry use it for kindlers ....

[White Noise]

If its for your own use I would cut it up with a set of decent loppers and use as kindling . Should dry out easily but keep it off the floor

[Countryboy]

I use small logs for kindling

[renewablejohn]

Dry loose fill in IBC containers in polytunnel. Once dry chip and store in IBC containers then use in sawdust burner to keep polytunnel frost free in winter.

[cornish wood burner]

I use a variety of sizes down to below 2 inch in my open fire, burns great. I have made several U shaped frames with legs to keep 2 or 3 metre length off the ground. The sides of the Us support a 2 metre high stack and allow the wind to blow through. Different size timber takes different drying times so I have several stacks. I cover them when partially dry or before the winter. I have a limited wood supply for my own use so use almost everything. The wife sometimes even cuts smaller twigs up with loppers or secateures for kindling. Softwood in the Rayburn and the good stuff for the open fire.