This process gives the idea for knowing how long wood needs to dry before being fireplace ready. very cool. Thx for sharing. my truck is a 2002 4x4, you can tell it is driven in salt lol
I am surprised the moisture content is still 18 percent after two years. But I guess that's about average. Most cut seasoned wood has moisture between 15 and 20 percent. The only way to get it lower is by kiln drying. It's not going to lose much more moisture just sitting there. I bet if you weighed it again in a year, it might weigh the same or maybe 20 pounds less, if that. I agree, time to burn it.
Nice vid Kev. Wood looks real nice too. A 55 gal drum of water is A LOT of weight!
@@ohiowoodburner The weight difference is very noticeable even with the MX5100.
This process gives the idea for knowing how long wood needs to dry before being fireplace ready. very cool. Thx for sharing. my truck is a 2002 4x4, you can tell it is driven in salt lol
@@MillCreekFabShop I have been re-thinking burning it this season. I think I want to weigh it this summer when it's very dry.
@@bioniclife it will be interesting to see if it has changed from now until then.
I am surprised the moisture content is still 18 percent after two years. But I guess that's about average. Most cut seasoned wood has moisture between 15 and 20 percent. The only way to get it lower is by kiln drying. It's not going to lose much more moisture just sitting there. I bet if you weighed it again in a year, it might weigh the same or maybe 20 pounds less, if that. I agree, time to burn it.
Red oak always has had a "hiss" for me. Even if it was seasoned 2-3 yrs under an overhang next to my garage. Thanks for watching, Merry Christmas!
Lol, I was way off on my estimate, the reduction in weight is no longer linear
@@billsinkins361 LOL! Merry Christmas Bill!
@@bioniclife Thanks! Merry Christmas Kevin 🎅