Hey Mike , when I was growing up , we didn’t sell wood but heated with it . Limb wood was take home along with the rest of the tree . Nothing was left behind !! 👍🏻🇺🇸
Hey Del. That's a good way to do it. The stuff that we end up leaving behind initially usually is because of deep snow. But we try to get back to it when the snow is gone.
The thinner pieces that you've split seen in the stack at the end of the video look great. In cooler and more humid regions like where I live seems that it will take unsplit limbwood forever to season, and some of it, like birch, will rot before it seasons.
@@Lifeinthe906 Estonia. We mostly burn alder over here, as well as some birch. Not much hardwood, oak is a luxury and costs a lot. One can also scavenge for some fuit trees, rowan, maple, ash. Pine is used too.
Wow, 25 trees to make 60 face cord, you have big trees there! I am on the opposite! 60 trees for 25 face cords! Lol! I did not like much collecting the small diameter for cordwood, until I got a boiler. I collect them in lengths of 4 ft, which are easy to transport out of the wood and to cord in my wood shed. So I handle them once before they are burnt in the wood boiler. A lot of time saving. Then the small wood is worth more than the bigger stuff I need to buck & split and then handle 2-3 times. Thanks!
The smaller stuff really makes sense for the boilers. Easy to handle and easy to process. I'm working on a boiler for heating my shop. Thanks for your input.
We have been doing this for a long time we knock them down fail the branch and pull everything out at once, we do limb down to about three inches and we don't split under six inches. We do about forty five cords to divide three ways and yes it is worth doing it
I usually cut it into 6-12 ft lengths and carry out to the trailer. I cut it up on a saw buck at home on days it’s too muddy or hot to be in the woods. It keeps the saw out of the dirt and keeps my back straight from less bending over to pick up all of the pieces and less trips back and forth to the trailer.
I like and keep 3 inches or more. Totally worth it in my situation too. Many times it can be easier cutting that lil stuff to when it still part of the trunk. If it’s safe to lol. Can get trick for sure. Good one today!
@@Lifeinthe906 I was stationed at KI for a long time and flew bombers. I know the area well and miss it a lot. I have been hunting in Dickinson County for a long time.
It all comes down to is it worth it. There are some YT channels out there would say it isn't worth their time. To me, the hour of time put in seemed to be worth it. Always need firewood for heat and ambience and don't let the firewood snobs out there make decisions for you. Have a great day!
Put minerals on all those rotten stumps and damn you got that nice black dirt out in sum clover. Great video but I’ve never seen a yooper that can count past a 24 pac
Mike stumps can’t be over 6 “ long left in hardwood in the forest. Cut a top of the stumps with the chainsaw make them rotten faster Mike 😊. For everyone you cut down 6 to 14 new one grown back around the stump for you trees hugger 😊. Check out my logger buddy this morning on U tube BJarne Butler cut little fir 🌲 on the west coast of BC Canada 🇨🇦. My fishing and hunting lodge make from FIR & Cedar beautiful wood 🪵 to work with if your in carpenter trade Mike . Doyles scale will give you board foot 🦶 in to the timber Mike . 😊😊
Hey Mike , when I was growing up , we didn’t sell wood but heated with it . Limb wood was take home along with the rest of the tree . Nothing was left behind !! 👍🏻🇺🇸
I AGREE; IF IT BURNS, IT'S WORTH IT... WASTE NOT WANT NOT. STAY COOL, FOLKS; PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...
Hey Del. That's a good way to do it. The stuff that we end up leaving behind initially usually is because of deep snow. But we try to get back to it when the snow is gone.
The thinner pieces that you've split seen in the stack at the end of the video look great. In cooler and more humid regions like where I live seems that it will take unsplit limbwood forever to season, and some of it, like birch, will rot before it seasons.
@@pavpav1426 We try to split everything at least once to help it dry better. Where are you located?
@@Lifeinthe906 Estonia. We mostly burn alder over here, as well as some birch. Not much hardwood, oak is a luxury and costs a lot. One can also scavenge for some fuit trees, rowan, maple, ash. Pine is used too.
hi there lots of work john
Hey John. Yep it is.
Hey there Mr. Mike! I am surprised that the snow is all gone...enjoy your week without it!
Hey Chris. Ya never know we might get two weeks without snow!!
Glad to see you have a real saw!!
I really like the 550XP Mark II
@@Lifeinthe906 I just bought one. Great saw, so far.
Hello Mike, Limb wood burns great, we use a lot in our outdoor boiler 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Definitely good for that. No splitting and don't have to be exact length. Take care y'all 🙂
Wow, 25 trees to make 60 face cord, you have big trees there! I am on the opposite! 60 trees for 25 face cords! Lol! I did not like much collecting the small diameter for cordwood, until I got a boiler. I collect them in lengths of 4 ft, which are easy to transport out of the wood and to cord in my wood shed. So I handle them once before they are burnt in the wood boiler. A lot of time saving. Then the small wood is worth more than the bigger stuff I need to buck & split and then handle 2-3 times. Thanks!
The smaller stuff really makes sense for the boilers. Easy to handle and easy to process. I'm working on a boiler for heating my shop. Thanks for your input.
Great video Mike!! Thanks for sharing 🌳💚👍👊💚🌳
Thanks Tree Fella. Hope you are enjoying vacation
We have been doing this for a long time we knock them down fail the branch and pull everything out at once, we do limb down to about three inches and we don't split under six inches. We do about forty five cords to divide three ways and yes it is worth doing it
Good way to do it
I usually cut it into 6-12 ft lengths and carry out to the trailer. I cut it up on a saw buck at home on days it’s too muddy or hot to be in the woods. It keeps the saw out of the dirt and keeps my back straight from less bending over to pick up all of the pieces and less trips back and forth to the trailer.
We have hauled ot out in lengths too. That works pretty well.
Of course it's worth it, just as good as anything else
I agree
I like and keep 3 inches or more. Totally worth it in my situation too. Many times it can be easier cutting that lil stuff to when it still part of the trunk. If it’s safe to lol. Can get trick for sure. Good one today!
Thanks Stan. We can get most of the wood for his fireplace just by cutting limbs. Totally worth it for us.
I’ll take all the limb wood I can get for my Fireplace Insert as long as it is dry at burning time👍
@@aldiminico6513 Yes sir
Mike..... I cut everything 3 to 4 inches and upward. In my opinion, mixing that in with regular size pieces makes for perfect bundles.
Yep it's all good wood. Hope things are well on Catbird Hill
Where in the 906 are you located? Looking forward to seeing your deer hunting videos this year. Hope it is not as warm as last year - that was brutal.
@SCROB0012 We're in Marquette Co. Definitely hoping for a cooler deer season this year
@@Lifeinthe906 I was stationed at KI for a long time and flew bombers. I know the area well and miss it a lot. I have been hunting in Dickinson County for a long time.
@@SCROB0012 I have friends I met at KI.
Limb wood comes out and gets mixed in with all the rest of the other firewood we sell.
Yep it all adds up.
Have heard limb wood has more btus than trunk wood. So less work and more heat.😊
I have heard the same.
It's your own property and it helps clean things up so I would say its worth it.
For sure. Those piles we left will break down quickly.
i used to live in the 906 in calumet
That's a great part of the UP
It all comes down to is it worth it. There are some YT channels out there would say it isn't worth their time. To me, the hour of time put in seemed to be worth it. Always need firewood for heat and ambience and don't let the firewood snobs out there make decisions for you.
Have a great day!
Thanks Robert. It's definitely worth it for us. Plus it's not hard on the back!! 😃
My rule of thumb is if it's as big around as my wrist then it goes with us. I do have a chunky wrist though.
That's a good rule
Put minerals on all those rotten stumps and damn you got that nice black dirt out in sum clover. Great video but I’ve never seen a yooper that can count past a 24 pac
I was mathing good that day!
I cook and have little fires with the small stuff
Yep. There is always a use for it.
Most definitely worth the time and it will burn just as good.
Yes sir. Thanks Craig
My take is if it has to be cut may as well take it home, otherwise, leave it there
110% true
That's a good way to look at it.
Nothing wrong with cleaning up the limb wood
I agree. Thanks Jeff.
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Hey Eddy. 👋
Mike stumps can’t be over 6 “ long left in hardwood in the forest. Cut a top of the stumps with the chainsaw make them rotten faster Mike 😊. For everyone you cut down 6 to 14 new one grown back around the stump for you trees hugger 😊. Check out my logger buddy this morning on U tube BJarne Butler cut little fir 🌲 on the west coast of BC Canada 🇨🇦. My fishing and hunting lodge make from FIR & Cedar beautiful wood 🪵 to work with if your in carpenter trade Mike . Doyles scale will give you board foot 🦶 in to the timber Mike . 😊😊
I like high stumps! Thanks Leonard
So now I know you can use a chainsaw and count tree stumps. Impressive.
I have many talents.
Limb wood is good as long as it's big enough
I agree. Anything smaller tha 3 or so inches I leave in the woods