thinning woods for timber

[Andy Collins]

thats insane!

 

but as andy says matty. if you can get the wood out in good time you're onto a winner.

 

Insane maybe, but market forces are king, demand for firewood is high, supply low.

[santacruz]

skidded beech doesnt pick up that much dirt as the bark is smooth. thinning with the tractor and winch is a difficult skill to master, but this sounds like a good job to get started.

[MattyF]

well gone are the days i have a decent sidding unit at my disposal and i take on board what you are saying about damage mat ,that would be a major concern! looks a good idea....the fire wod market around here is usually sold out abot december demand is that high... same estate i was dropping big dead beech for nothing last yearand making more money than average tree work from the logs! but wet timber is a different ball game to me but i supose you have to look at it as an investment.

[Mr Ed]

Start cutting and splitting into billets now Matty, and it will be dry by christmas.

[gensetsteve]

Start cutting and splitting into billets now Matty, and it will be dry by christmas.

 

Do you think it will dry that quick. Thats how I do my large trunks it would not suprise me as it does seem to dry fast but i put it down to the summer sun. Not sure if it would work so well in autumn.

[Mr Ed]

Its worked for me, but only if its split to billets, cross stacked and left with a top cover. Just like they do in France.

[Rich Rule]

Its worked for me, but only if its split to billets, cross stacked and left with a top cover. Just like they do in France.

 

sorry for the ignorance here... i think I know what you mean Ed, but can you explain exactly what a billet is ?

 

cheers

[Peter]

A section that is split down to firewood diameter, but left in a longer length, typically 3-4', sometimes longer.

[Rich Rule]

A section that is split down to firewood diameter, but left in a longer length, typically 3-4', sometimes longer.

 

cheers peter, thought as much.

[Mr Ed]

Its very easy to saw billets into logs when dry using a circular saw.

billets de bois de chauffage -

Edited September 26, 2009 by Mr Ed