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  1. Alexlloyd
    It was about 16/18”, but had a bit of rot in it. Don’t know the history of the tree, as it had already been ringed up when I acquired it.
  2. Alexlloyd
    Leaves are definitely not ivy, unless someone has grafted them on. Very grateful for all the help - if it smells of pears when I’m burning it, I’ll let you all know!!
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    Thanks for all the useful information guys. It’s wood, and once dry it will burn and heat my house, which is all I’m really bothered about, but it’s always nice to know what you’ve got!! Alder is certainly very orange, as this is, so a good possibility, just not sure if the leaves match. Alder leaves appear to be more “ruffled” on the edges.
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    Just hit the first couple of rounds with the X27, and it splits like a dream. Happy days
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    Just been to collect some winter burning from my local friendly farmer, and amongst it is a large amount of these. They are incredibly dense, I initially thought they were a hawthorn/blackthorn family due to the weight and colouring, but the leaves make me think more of a fruit species. Anybody any ideas please. Thanks in advance.
  6. Alexlloyd
    Baby wipes and then polish up with newspaper, although as said above dry wood and vent slightly open and it rarely needs it.
  7. Alexlloyd
    Another thumbs up for Hawthorn. Phenomenal heat and long lasting
  8. Alexlloyd
    Is that one of the logs that Kirklees have cleared to make way for the new school at Highfields? Was down there at the weekend and couldn’t believe my eyes. If not, there are some impressive logs that I’m sure you could do something with
  9. Alexlloyd
    Admired those three today as I drove up from Paddock - for once my first thought wasn’t firewood, lovely logs.
  10. Alexlloyd
    Try Job Earnshaws from Netherton near Wakefield. They seem to have a lot of wood cut at the moment near to Bretton. https://www.jobearnshaw.co.uk/
  11. Alexlloyd
    Another Fiskars fan here. Had the X25 which was good, dealt with all sorts. Treat myself to an X27 this summer and the difference is huge. As previously mentioned, smashes anything and everything, regardless of age, knots etc. Never tried any other brands, so can’t compare, but I think they would have to be pretty special to better the Fiskars
  12. Alexlloyd
    I’ve got a 13 year old trainee wood splitter who can’t wait!! Cheers for the info
  13. Alexlloyd
    Why’s that? It’s to burn on a stove, and I’ve got plenty of room and time to dry it.
  14. Alexlloyd
    Wow, that was a quick reply, thanks. In that case, I’ll definitely be getting it then. Looks like a long day ahead tomorrow.
  15. Alexlloyd
    Logs I would like to be cutting!! Please could somebody identify this wood for me. I have just been offered about 3 to 4 ton by the landowner who has already had it cut, but access is a nightmare so obviously been left by the contractor. Thanks
  16. Alexlloyd
    Anything a dog can do, cats always want to do better!! (11kw that’s not been out since November)!!
  17. Alexlloyd
    I normally use the crates that paving slabs are delivered in, turned on their sides and screwed together. Nice and solid, free and with a bit of felt nailed over the top they have provided excellent drying and storage. This last weekend however having run out of space, I have built a custom one, 6 foot high x 3 feet deep x 3 feet wide using new pressure treated timber. Took me a couple of hours to knock together, looks very smart, and all in for the wood and screws cost me £80. Not cheap, but hopefully give me a few years service drying free wood. Much cheaper than buying dried logs (that never seem as dry as my own)!

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