The BEST size Firewood

[@charlielewis6849]

Quit the talking and it's get to work

[@InTheWoodyard]

"Let's" implies you are going to help??? I do ALL the work here in the wood yard cutting , splitting, stacking, loading, delivering, cleaning, all the ideation for videos, all the research, all the writing, all the shooting of the videos all the editing, all the color correction, all the sound editing, all the thumbnails, all the uploading, and answering all the comments, all the emails every day for over 900 videos for almost 3 years now.....I will do what I want on MY channel. I did not see any videos on your channel Charlie.

[@rolandpinette9946]

@@InTheWoodyard You're right, Chris! It is your channel. All we do is decide what channel to watch. Best wishes to you!

[@Fraqoff]

@@InTheWoodyard you are dead right Chris, plus I like listening to you explaining how you do all that you do especially in a different country to me. 🤓👍

[@NickB46n2]

Chris, that Charlie guy is a joker or straight up troll. You are literally the definition of work. I don’t know how you find enough time in the day to do all that you do! Love the channel

[@annmariekowalski7505]

After making some appointments with Chris, and spending a few days in the wood yard, I learned a few things. What you see is what you get. He stops at noon for lunch and then it is back at it. Every second of his day is maximized. He holds no secrets. He shares his knowledge with the world. So, if you feel you are worthy of being a tiny pimple on his ass, because you have time, energy, skin and finances invested in his endeavors, then start making stupid comments.

[@FatherOfTheParty]

Good info, Chris! Most commenters who are critical are arm-chair critics who 1) Don't own a business 2) Don't understand customer service 3) Are talkers, no doers. You do you, man. Burn rate is all about the difference in surface area. Little pieces have lots more surface area.

[@benscoles5085]

plus you factor in the heat up time it takes to get that wood to ignition temp, so it smolder less time before it actually burns, which can be , depending on what a person calls efficient, , is it longer lasting, or is it right now burning, success is where a person is satisfied with the outcome, and for the record, we as humans are a tough bunch to please. Mr. Paul, YOU are spot on .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Paul!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes Ben, most people are hard to please all the time but I am for some people most of the time!

[@Fraqoff]

Greetings from down under, in my younger days i used to work in the firewood industry. Best job I ever had.! You’re right we do have Redgum firewood in Australia, just as common is Mallee firewood, in two varieties. The Mallee tree Grows five or six trunks from a root but does not grow very tall, you’d be lucky to get a chunk of wood more than 8 inches in diameter. However the real money is made from the Mallee root, when clearing land we would generally knock the trees down with a dozer Cut the roots from the wood, and stack the roots to dry for a couple of years. Also most Aussies burn wood for heat or cooking & the mallee has a high BTU. Then we would split the roots load them up and sell them by the ton. I’ve never heard of a cord before watching some KZbin channels in America. We never had a dispute over the word not being dry or wasn’t worth it for the money which was about when I was selling it in the 90s about $160 a ton. Now it’s over 200 per ton. Thanks for reading this long reply, if you got this far, your videos come out at 10 o’clock at night where I am and I can hardly wait for it. Thanks Chris keep up the good work.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much for the interesting information Tony!! And thanks for watching see you at 10:00!!

[@Fraqoff]

@@InTheWoodyard Best KZbin channel I have ever watched!

[@jkeane39]

The professor is in the house .Real education here thank you Chris. Keep on chucking brother.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, I am just a guy with wood.

[@cut4fun50]

I've watched you explain about why you make small splits many many times. Never gets old because you do a great job just talking on camera like I was standing next to you. Great video as always, glad the woodyard is looking more empty every day. 👍😎

[@InTheWoodyard]

Pat, you are standing right next to me in the wood yard every day, that is just how I want everyone to feel watching me blab on about chunks of wood! Thanks for watching!

[@Dorchwoods]

Those multiple smaller slab pieces that you can pack in, burn just as long (if not longer) as an equal size single piece. Been trying to explain that to people for years! The best part is, those smaller pieces season in 6 months vs. 12 to 24 months for one big chunk. Thanks for explaining this, you did a great job!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, slabs!!!

[@thesheff79]

Another nice video, it humors me to see comments from people who have no experience running a youtube channel. Keep doing your thing and ill keep watching. I been doing youtube a year now and its more work than folks think.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks! Yup, it is a lot of work!

[@jeffpeters1014]

We split small for camp and home wood stoves because it’s easy to handle. You are doing it right!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@woolval52]

Thanks for this video, good info here. We live in Ocala, Florida, we'll get a couple months where it gets "cold enough" to fire up our fireplace. I enjoy the work of collecting, splitting and stacking firewood, it's my exercise! And at 70 I need the exercise. As I drive around and see downed trees I say to myself "There's more firewood.". I volunteer to help people cut it up and ask if I can have some logs. Most times they are very happy for the help and more than willing to let me haul off whatever I want. And that gives me a chance to play with my chainsaws, a collection that has grown after watching a lot of Buckin' Billy Ray. And now I'm feeling the urge to go do some splitting...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sound great, keep cuttin'!

[@leonardryan8723]

Chris your very very true with your words on firewood sizes and how there burn . Anyone grew up with firewood for heat know how it’s work .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Leonard!

[@rogerweir1772]

LOL my sister threw a can of cherries into dad's burn bag one time years ago...Dad threw the bag of garbage in the wood furnace and a few minutes later, "bang" The house started filling up smoke. Dad galloped downstairs to see what happened. The explosion blew the stove pipe right off the furnace...When my sister next came mom said to her, "Where were you when God was handing out clues??" I still get a big laugh to this day.....We dubbed her "Tin Can Annie" HAHA Love your videos!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup! Canned stuff explodes!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent video. There has been quite the debate on this topic on our 3 Reasons to Split Firewood Smaller video. I agree with your points. More pieces, smaller so I can orient them better for our wood burner burns longer than the “overnight” round.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good to hear!

[@DuhartCreek]

I have a fireplace for 37 yrs. I like most all sizes. Bigger pieces I have to tend more frequently. I would prefer an "insert," but my wife wants an open fireplace. We had a home prior to this one we used to heat with a free-standing firewood heater.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, variety is good!

[@kaitlynlsari681]

Hi Chris from southern New Zealand. yeah we use square meter measures and mostly use fires for heating not wood boilers or entertainment but I think you're right our firewood sizes work out about 10-12 American inches although I'm planning to specialise in pot belly wood which is about 6-8inch size for which there is a huge demand in my part of new Zealand but no one does because it's extra work which gives me a opportunity without stepping on any local firewood business toes because they don't want to know about it. Knowing your market is vital. Great video 🥝🙋 GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info and for watching Kaitlyn!!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

✅ Totally agree! Well said! See ya again tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻

[@toddpacheco4748]

Chris you always make me laugh and relax when I see see your videos ❤👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Todd!

[@begapelja4097]

Neunistivi, vjeciti , mocni, itelegentni Gospodin Chris , kao i uvjek sa zadovoljstvom gledam vas video. Puno zdravlja i sretno. Poz sa Juga Evrope sad je 12 43 min

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Bega!

[@brendanericson6443]

All great info Chris. Only thing you left out that I've noticed is If a piece has bark all the way around and not split it will never dry. Even if the branch is 2" around. All the wood in the pile will be dry and the unsplit branch will always sizzle out the ends.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great point! But it will dry eventually, maybe 2-4 years but it will dry.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I been seeing on more wood selling and cutting groups that a lot of wood seller are getting request for smaller splits, because of wife’s and girl friends want the smaller stuff, and I guess the new stoves have a smaller firebox. Great video

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes ans yes! Thanks!!

[@why-be-normal7014]

Great video. Can’t wait to see how the farm property comes along

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks ...me too!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Our only source of heat is our large wood stove. Our box will hold pieces of wood 50cm long and I aim for that, but I split small because if my wife needs to add wood she needs pieces that she can lift (bad back). We are all free to do what we want, I do not understand why people question your business model. You look darn successful to me. Great videos.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Because most people only see their situation and are closed minded to others. Thanks for watching!

[@chipseal9403]

You do great job of making paper from hardwoods!

[@m9ovich785]

We are a Paper Making State HAHAHAAHAHA...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thank you very much!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@somedayzo6]

Chris as always another informative video. Have to say I am not a fan of background music when you are talking. Want to hear what you have to say not have music interfering. Please keep on educating us!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Noted! Thanks for watching!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

Very good info Chris. Our community has an ordinance of NO wood boilers. We also have ordinances that if the smoke from a pit fire or fireplace bothers a neighbor, thay can file a complaint and the complainer wins. The way around this is we encouraged hot dogs, burgers and smores outdoors. Ordinance allows fires for cooking.

[@InTheWoodyard]

ABC...ALWAYS BE COOKING!!!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

So the client is not set up to fail, we have added an add on food item. I have located individual wrapped marshmallows, Graham crackers, chocolate, and 30 inch long bamboo sticks for roasting. Each item will be combined and then bagged for an add on sale.

[@scrhino40]

I had a wood stove that I put 12x12 pieces of wood in and some smaller pieces at night and it would keep a 2 story house around 65 degrees at night even when it drop to near 10 degrees at night. The crotches last a lot longer too. Had a blower on it. Have a great day be safe

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Bucky!

[@Mityob67]

Cool stuff Chris. Thanks for posting a solid vid.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@haroldanderson2781]

Thanks for the content Mr. Chris.

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are welcome Mr. Harold!

[@craigwilson9560]

Chris i agree with the smaller splits! However i just had 2 new customers this year request 24" logs 4-6" for next year, so that is what they arebgoing to get. One has a 50" fireplace, other has 44" bit everyone over the years like smaller splits as well. Great information video! Professor Carlson virtually In The Woodyard Classroom 2022 Teaching Firewood. Signed up to get them at 5:30 am GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Cool, that sounds like some big firewood for a big fireplace/stove! Thanks Craig!

[@craigwilson9560]

Yes i got to see both of them. They eat oak like it is going out of style. I think the stove is either 1 inefficient or 2 they are trying to heat a whole house which would then eat a lot of wood.

[@rolandpinette9946]

"He's 84 now, so I can't tell him anything." Sure you can. Tell him you love him. My dad died unexpectedly at 85.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

I am living in a county that has a large population of Swede's. They tell me that their parents ears fell off at age 70. You can talk all day every day but dads lost his ears.

[@tyronerautahi9705]

In NZ we actually cut to the same as u guys 16 inches. But yes by the square metre. And definitely not small splits. That’s in the lower 45. Plenty of Aussie blue gum hardwood. Superhard wood. And some Manuka n it’s rated one of the best btu on earth behind fruitwood.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Excellent advice with telling friends and family you love them. Is something we all need to work on.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Roland!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!! My dad is a Swede too! About 70% deaf!!

[@RIVERRATEXCURSIONS]

I've got a boiler and I like small splits nit tiny but most boiler guys would turn there nose to them I find that I keep a more consistent coal bed longer burn times (due to running my blower lower because I don't need a blow torch to light huge chunks) I've got a crown royal MP series stove and anyone who owns one can tell you they are air tight once the dampers close that's it the fire is dying I may throw smaller rounds in but only if I'm looking for a really long burn time because I may be oit of town a couple days and have turned the heat down in the house decreasing the demand I call crotchs uglys lol so they are just in the Ugly pile for sub zero nights. Great info buddy I love your channel

[@InTheWoodyard]

You my good man are not just another pretty face in the crowd! Exactly correct...everyone who has a boiler/wood stove should know what you know... most think..."I can burn anything even wet wood ...it lasts longer"...You know facts not uneducated thoughts. Thanks!

[@karivepsalainen5817]

In Finland lenghts are 33cm, 50cm and 1m. I just recently made 22m3 (6 full cords in US language) firewood in lenght 50cm, mostly birch and alder. They are now piled to rest for two years and then took home. And all wood is small size, so that they can burn faster in masonry baking owen.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very interesting! Thanks for the info Kari!

[@chuxtuff]

My rule of thumb on the size of firewood was ALWAYS cut it to 16" in length which seemed to work for everyone of my customers and myself. As far as how large of a piece, it went to what I could lift with one hand which also seemed to work for everyone, myself included. If I could lift the piece with one hand that's as small as I'm splitting it. I'm in rural western Washington so getting US Forest Service firewood tags which were $10 a cord assured us of some nice old growth fir and hemlock though it was a lot of work compared to cutting wood out back of our ranch. Big trucks and big saws required. Our old growth saw was an 056 Stihl with a 40 inch bar and there were times that wasn't big enough! These days firewood is over $150 a cord if you can find any. It's even more in the big city...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, everyone wants firewood! Keep cuttin'!

[@samskeeter1]

That was a good discussion on wood size. I now have a Canadian log fire installed with a huge fire box.I have been cutting wood into 12 inch lengths for that long I cant get it into my head to make them longer now I still like to put big crotchy knotty bits straight into the new burner and fill in the gaps with smaller pieces . Its a catalytic fire and its possible to shut it way down with out smoking. It must be good to get past the environmental regulations here.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like you have a good system there! Thanks for watching!

[@mark9800]

I'm in Ireland, we have a small wood burning stove that just heats the room it's in. Just got a 2nd installed in the sitting room. I tend to cut about 8 - 10 inches and split it as much as possible by axe. As you say I think it gives a better heat than bigger rounds. The new stove is quite small so I'm going have to chop more this winter to keep it small. Small branches (2-4 inches) work well too as long as they're dry. Great channel

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

It's been a long time since we've seen you fetching timber. Which is fine,just fine. I am sure it's very nice to get out felling and stacking and hauling the trees every once in a while. But when the vast amounts of wood that you get show up on your door step , It's a huge time saver. It's counter productive to fell, haul and buck for four hours out in the timber when its magically appearing 60 feet from the splitter in the wood yard. I gotta wonder about what percentage of the wood yarders spend their days chasing down and fetching their wood. I've seen the Sheib out and about with his trailer . You didn't mention "barkless " splits There's another fella on the Y.T. that has started offering the barkless splits to his customers for a a little bit higher price. He doesn't debark on purpose. Just makes two piles as he splits. Nice production on a good topic .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have seen a couple people making barkless wood. Kind of a specialty thing, I prefer mass production as much as possible. It is easier! Thanks Jean!

[@Victor-cj1pc]

We are using our small (7KW output) Woodstove as a secondary heating source for our house, we burn about 2 cords a year, mainly hardwood (Beech) mixed with about 15% of pine. Our stove only accepts small pieces 10 to 12 inches of length, why I went to cutting them to 10 inches only, the optimal size they say in Germany is what fits through the triangle you make with your hands when you put your thumbs and index fingers together. And of course the women factor comes into live, my wife like they smaller size of the pieces of wood, so she can handle it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a good...rule of thumb... literally! That is a good measurement and size!

[@loodusefilm7881]

For me your firewood is perfect size, though i would prefer 18 inch long firewood but 16 inch is also ok. I heat my house with masonry oven. Smaller wood also dries faster. With masonry oven wood must be dry as possible. Great video!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, dry is good!

[@hondacrm306]

Nice info Chris ( I’m still watching 😮) - and all your snow’s gone too.......

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching, yup, it all melted but we are suppose to get 1-3" tomorrow but then warm up again and melt off...that is good, no snow is the best snow!

[@larryhronesz5693]

I have one customer that wants all large pieces, a log that is 14 to 16 inches he wants split in half he keeps 2 years ahead the stuff i sold him this year will be for the winter of 25/26 he wants green wood he got 15 full cords, i got the same money as seasoned wood, i told him i have plenty of room to season the wood, i know how much fits in my trailer so i split the wood it pushes the split wood right onto the convayor and it goes up and right into the trailer, only handle rounds 1 time, saves a lot of TIME and WORK.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a golden customer! They are hard to find! Way to go!

[@markficarra8502]

Hi Chris, my first cup of coffee in the morning is watching your videos, I appreciate all your knowledge, I’ve learned so much from you!! I’m also 60 have had the same full time job for 37 years, my favorite thing is cutting and selling firewood! Over 600 customers so far lots of repeat customers, I’m so addicted to it, wish I could do it full time! Big fan of your!!😎🔥🪵

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

What state are you in ?

[@markficarra8502]

@@jeanvaljohn3921 ohio

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

@@markficarra8502 I was hoping for western Illinois. I need a part time hobby I am 65 y.o. and have five hours a week available

[@billobermeyer660]

Mark, what part of Ohio. I'm in Cincinnati.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds great..keep cuttin'!

[@briannelson4493]

Chris because I store my split wood in IBC totes I cut my wood at 17-18 inches that way I fill out the tote. One full tote is about one face cord. Keep on cutting

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that sounds good!

[@rogercyr1551]

I agree 100%, Chris: crotch chunks are gold, and the knarlier, the better.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!!!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀

[@InTheWoodyard]

Morning Al!

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Even though I have a boiler my rule of thumb is that if the wife cant lift most of them to fire the burner its to big. A older guy I worked with said if you hurt yourself and end up not being able to fire the burner you will end up paying more for heating the house than you want. I do throw some big stuff in but smaller stacks better too.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that sound like it work well.

[@johncollins500]

Don't know if it's the same gum across the pond that we have, but it's about the toughest wood to split. I think it tears apart instead of splits. Keep the video coming & I'll keep watching. Until tomorrow, have a great day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks John!

[@waynetharp]

I am slightly handicap myself.... Because...The thought of setting my drink down to just grab another piece of firewood 🔥 doesn't come very naturally. The rewards of multitasking are very fulfilling! Thanks for the 910 videos!👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching as always Wayne!!

[@jamesacuff5176]

Chris, I live in East Tennessee and we don’t have the firewood production that you all do. Those who do cut firewood in my area mostly use the big box store wood splitters and none of the commercial splitters like Eastenmade, Wolf Ridge, and Japa. My question to you is I recently came across a Wallenstein 540 splitter at an auction coming up this weekend and I would like to know your thoughts as they are a Canadian company. Respectfully, James from East Tennessee

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have heard that they are good machines but having not using one myself, I could not tell you much. Just do a bunch of research first !! Good luck James!!

[@lisaharvey4373]

I agree with you Chris. I got a couple face cords from a different wood guy he heats his home with a wood boiler so he thinks everyone needs BIG chunks of wood and I mean big the hardwood was great dry oak cherry elm fortunately I have a electric splitter in my garage so I was able to break them down to smaller pieces my fireplace can handle 30 inch long pieces no problem big smaller is easier to handle i burn about a cord and a half a season your sizes are perfect for majority of people!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info Lisa!

[@makincash3337]

This is another one i will watch a couple times

[@InTheWoodyard]

You can watch it every day!!! Thanks!

[@keithmiller8993]

Most of my customers have mobile home fireplaces. Keep you from freezing if the power goes off. I split 4” thick. Sometimes a little bigger. Some of them just want poplar

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@scottstrobbe9920]

Hello! I'm enjoying your videos up here in Southern Okanagan valley, B.C. Canada. Firewood is at least 400$ per cord (CAD) this year for Fir so I plan on going out and getting some this Spring. As soon as the snow is gone is the best time for firewood. That way you can enjoy other activities in the Fall! To split those nasty crotches on my electric splitter, I just cut an inch or two in with the saw, put the cut on the splitter and Bingo! Cheers!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@earthandheavenlandscapinga4850]

I try to split all my wood to no bigger than 4"x4" for ease of handling and faster drying. I've also just recently started building racks out of used pallets from the local turf farm to stack and hopefully dry it faster.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that sounds good!

[@trcass1]

good informational segment. i have a small Jotul F3CB stove that can take 18 inches but i prefer 16 inch wood. the opening is a semi circle 16 inches wide and 11 inches at the top. i split mine on the smaller size, like your "billet" pieces, which makes them easier to get inside the stove and easier for the wife to load it. like you said, pack them in tight, turn down the damper, and they burn all night long. I agree dirty ole crotches and fuglies are great to burn and last a long time.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info and for watching!!

[@YohanFreeman]

I know exactly opposite case😂 man prepares large-sized firewood for sale to his customers for boilers. And many people are asking him "hey, why don't you split smaller? This monstrous chunks doesn't even fit in a regular stove". And he is answering requlary "because this is what my customers want"!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, you need to listen to the people.

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris ! Everything you said is true ! My ideal size is 4x5x18” for my Pacific Energy wood stove. My sell wood is sized much smaller, it dries more better. GoodNightIrene !

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that sounds like a more gooder plan!

[@beerdrinker6452]

I have a Pacific Energy T5. Love it.

[@coreyriley7160]

@@beerdrinker6452 that’s what we burn ! 2020, le model

[@kellyhamel4302]

Yes pine makes an excellent kindling, I love and prefer lodgepole here in MT, fastest fire starter you can find.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, pine is fine!!

[@cewinkle]

Gray gum takes forever to dry but excellent when it does. Most people in Oz use red gum which would be the equivalent of cherry

[@InTheWoodyard]

You all have some cool wood!

[@cewinkle]

There really is cool wood there. I moved back home to Kentucky a couple years ago though and enjoy the wood here even better

[@artofogre3555]

I remember my buddy had cut down a gum tree on his property and it was like 30"+ and it took hime over 15 months before he could split the round. He said the split axe bounced up and nearly hit his face a few months after it was cut down.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds like some tough stuff!

[@daveh777]

I use a stove and do my own wood. My stove takes up to a 27" log. I don't cut them that long though cuz' it's so much easier to work with 20" or shorter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice!

[@frontyardfirewood]

Locust burns green. Like really well. Which surprised me. But it does. I don't sell it green, but it can be done in a pinch

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, but all wood burns better when dry.

[@frontyardfirewood]

@@InTheWoodyard oh for sure. But it lights up like it's soaked in diesel. Unreal

[@jandblawncare8570]

My vote is for the 3-5" pieces! I had to buy a cord from another guy (the rest of my stash is to wet to burn this year) and his pieces are 4-7" and they're much harder to deal with plus most of his pieces are 18" and that makes it a pain some times to load into our wood stove. We're definitely going through a lot of kindling getting these big pieces going good enough but on the flip side once the fire is going we usually are only putting 1 log on every few hours to maintain a comfortable temp in the house. I'm looking forward to my 7 way box wedge because I think it will give me everything from kindling to 5" pieces.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That sounds good!

[@rmac41981]

I heat my house with a newer wood stove I find that smaller pieces work better. Living in a neighborhood I find less smoke comes out of my chimney and I can easily get fire going with just a propane torch.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like you have a good system! Yes, propane torch!!!

[@stevenbrown5210]

With the amount of people that have wood stoves I'm surprised the industry-standard hasn't changed to 14in on because a lot of wood stoves have trouble accommodating 16"

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, some of the high-efficiency stoves are small.

[@cody28h]

How is your dad ? Hopefully you get time to see him regularly !!

[@InTheWoodyard]

He is doing well, I just saw him a couple days ago.

[@lt.punchdrunkington7123]

Great video!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@rsandberg69]

Definition of fire is rapid oxidation with noticeable heat and light. Smaller pieces allow more oxidation and bigger chunks allow less oxidation. Seems pretty logical.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like your explanation! THANKS!

[@ethanfiebig]

Hello, curious as to what you do with all the small cut off ends that are say a few inches long or so? Do you keep limp wood say about 2 3 inches diameter for your firewood sales?

[@InTheWoodyard]

The cut offs /cookies get sold for boiler wood.

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Multiple size is good for you and your customers been doing it that way all my life. Make kindling on purpose it is the first thing I run ou of in the winter

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, kindling is very important!

[@sandsock]

When you get into hybrid catalyst stoves. You need your kindling then like flat slabs. Then you need a few smaller quarters and halves. To make those hybrid s really throw the heat out

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, most fires need to be build the right way not just piled on wood.

[@camperjack2620]

Once I have some coals, every piece I put in needs a partner, so the fire can burn in between them. Two small pieces make an even heat and keeps from over heating the room. I like cross pieces, so I also have to cut some 8 inch kindling

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it (the fire) has to breath!

[@hotwheelmanraven2289]

90% of my customers like it's small I agree one hundred percent you don't have to have big gigantic fluid just 90% of people are in their 50s and 60s I can't pick up the big tankers I do throw a few wouldn't I call overnighters

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@maximiliantschinder2963]

Hey Nice Videos like that 😊😊 Greets from Austria

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you like them!

[@geezerindawoods]

Success = making what the local customer wants! Well dun!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, thanks!

[@losttheplot26]

Dries quicker and you'll get a better coaling effect. What's throwing a few extra chunks on. They'll get better BTU performance.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@donflack3778]

Very interesting! Thanks 😉

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

If I can't pick it up with one hand, it's too big to handle. Another good video this evening, Chris.. see you tomorrow ..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Daniel!

[@grantsinclair4278]

Infomative information.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Grant!

[@MinnesotaJake]

Is there much of a demand for stuff shorter than the 16 inch standard? Do you find yourself coming across customers who want 12 inch? Or is there not much of a difference as long as you split the piece down so it’s plenty manageable with one hand?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Once in a great while someone will ask for smaller stuff but not enough to make me want to cut it.

[@peterbabcock4568]

Great info as always

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter!

[@rogerweir1772]

16 inch standard in Canada too! :)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info!

[@JesseLJohnson]

I mix my wood. Nothing to big but I mix the piles so its not all big and not all tiny stuff. I like to split into slabs or say 4x4 size blocks. Some of that stuff I just split in half. I take the limbs and all. At least down to the size of my wrist or so maybe a little smaller. It all burns better then just leaving it in the woods or throwing it on my burnpile

[@m9ovich785]

YUP !! I burn the Whole tree. HAHAHAHA

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, that sounds great!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, but most people do not want to buy a lot of limbs/small stuff, just a little bit. But for burning your own wood...burn it all!

[@JesseLJohnson]

@@InTheWoodyard I keep the stuff most people don't want for myself. I don't care how pretty the wood is as long as it keeps my body shop warm.

[@otis4349]

This doesn’t address creosote buildup in the flue. It’s all about splitting good oak, stack it AND cover it for a couple of years. Been heating with a wood stove since 1998. We cut, split only good oak. I like the 16” smaller size in order to fill my stove better. Our flue is examined each fall but it NEVER needs cleaned. No creosote whatsoever. Of coarse it’s a Vermont Casting Wood stove with the catalyst. Although, we rarely use the catalyst because we don’t need the highest heat output. Good video though.

[@InTheWoodyard]

One solution for no creosote.....dry wood. I have been cutting and burning wood since 1969. I only cut and sell about 200-250 full cords a year, I have lots to learn yet. Thanks for the input.

[@JamesBrown-lc4fw]

I’m in the UK, that is how the majority of people split their firewood. That’s a good size for fires.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, the sizes here depend on the use, small for fireplaces, small -medium for wood stoves, medium-big for campfires and small-huge for wood boilers.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job Chris on telling us about the size of firewood that ur customers wanted. I notice that when u dump a load of firewood, the fenders on ur trailer goes-up too. attached to the dump body.. learn something new today..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Billy!

[@timothyboone5003]

Maybe I have a different point of view. I believe the proper size is the size that makes the customer happy. I have found that it’s better to let them believe as they want to. To suggest different often is in opposition to life long ingrained beliefs. I have one customer that swears White Oak is no good, and others that only want White Oak. When asked what I prefer, I tell them Ironwood that has been seasoned on the stump. I get a blank stare, that not an answer they were expecting.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I understand! Most people only see what is in front of them and do not listen or care what others see and know. An open mind grows and a closed mind shrinks.

[@TheYeti308]

I like a few of them all nighters , not too many tho .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, some are good!

[@TravisDoesFirewood]

Another segment idea: when to collect payment? Before or after you dump? I had a client, after traveling 40 miles for delivery, act shady so I said I wanted the $ before I dumped. They got all huffy saying I was going to take the cash and drive away. But I stood my ground, got paid and then dumped and left. This hardly happens but it can be awkward. Tips?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have never had a problem, most people pay me when I am done dumping, some pay before. I tell them lets trade some paper while holding a couple business cards towards them, it works. Yes some tip.

[@jameskniskern2261]

We built a super efficient, passive solar, straw bale house. That being said, we have a very small Jotul 602 wood stove for those days in the winter time when the sun is hidden by the Kentucky gloom. The largest piece of wood that will fit in the stove is 16 inches long and 6 inches wide. And that would completely fill the firebox. Very small stove. So I cut my logs down to 14 or 15 inches, and keep them between 3 and 4 inches square or less. Easy to handle, fill up the firebox, and easily maintain the temperature in our home. Firewood is NOT a one-size satisfies all type of deal. There are as many kinds out there as there are folks burning it. And you know what? We are all correct and all wrong at the same time. Haha. So keep selling to your customers, and thanks for all you do. Video idea.... Take a video of your brother's operation and describe his customers, and his operation and why he makes the product the way he does. And why you two, while both selling firewood, are NOT competing with each other. Cheers.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for your info and sanity James, an open mind grows and a closed mine shrinks, you have a big brain my friend!!

[@robertblacksmith4355]

I noticed some of the nice homes you deliver to,middle & upper class they arent concerd about saving $$$ on the gas bill!

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, the people I sell to mostly are not to worried about money, they just want a good product to enjoy.

[@alexlindekugel8727]

actually most of the sizes im seeing that you got stack around bout prefect for both my wood furnaces. i find large pieces to be more a pain. and harder to fully fill the furnace. maybe shorter than id like but at end of day it all burns lol.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, all wood burns!

[@smileywilson9972]

It’s not the size that matters it’s the magic in side lol nice 👍 video

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@Kristopherkok]

I prefere to spilt smaller for the boiler just for ease of loading. Who wants to fight with big chunks in -30c?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Well done Chris. Drying time is all about splitting. Exposed surface area of the wood grain is key. I split everything, regardless of size just to get it dry faster. Ladies are forking over money like you are a male stripper! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe I AM a male stripper....nope, I would starve!! HA!!!

[@pauldixon3089]

The best size firewood is the size your customers want.!! Know your market and cater to it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup and yes!

[@ReefMimic]

All the new houses in ca have to have natural gas fireplaces:( unless it’s on your own land . I miss having a real fireplace

[@InTheWoodyard]

YUP! That sounds like californication, another good reason to not live there! Sorry about that!

[@ReefMimic]

@@InTheWoodyard me too

[@electrifiedspam]

BTW: did you ever sell your hollow logs?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Some, I have a video coming out soon about them!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

The extra super efficient wood stoves in other countries are small and 10-12in wood is all those stoves can handle. By the way it's cubic meters not square meters.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I figured someone would correct me. CUBIC!!!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@InTheWoodyard me and countless others were probably chomping at the big to correct you. I took one for the team in saying it. LOL!

[@digger413]

Okay, that's why you sell that type of wood, city people

[@InTheWoodyard]

Mostly yup, that is where the money is and lots of people with it ....in the country most people don't burn money they save it.

[@m9ovich785]

I had to pause the Video cause I had to take a BIG DUMP. HAHAAHAHA. I cut to 24" because thats the Stroke of the Splitter. and smaller splits dry faster . Thanks Chris..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice work!

[@turbowarp]

My wood burning stove only accepts 16" wide logs.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, a lot of people tell me that!