r/firewood:

u/DirectorBiggs

Yes, fresh split is how I test.
u/DirectorBiggs

Yes for sure. Most of my wood this year is oak that got cut this spring, I had it all bucked and mostly chopped by May and that stack has been curing in the sun all summer. It’s gtg with an average of 17%, some cuts as low as 13% and high as 23% but for all intents and purposes it’s ready for the winter. The wood I split today has moisture anywhere 15% to 35% with a likely average of 20%. I should be able to burn all of it this winter.
u/DirectorBiggs

I know, lol. It’s crazy, it shatters if it won’t split. That stuff is wild. I’m excited burn some this year, I have yet to experience it.
u/DirectorBiggs

Yes sir, SO
u/DirectorBiggs

Good advice, so I dont need to sweat getting a tarp on it for the rains over next few weeks?
u/DirectorBiggs

Yeah I have one. It’s rained here for last week for the first time since May, they’re a bit waterlogged rn. Do you think sun & tarp or right into wood shed? I’m think sun bake as much as able over next few weeks.
u/DirectorBiggs

I haven’t tried either of those, I’m mostly happy with my Estwing Sure Split, although I do have some mushrooming after 3 years of heavy pounding.
u/DirectorBiggs

Is that an Adler maul? It looks like a beast. I’ve got an Adler Super Splitter which is an awesome axe, really great value.