Do you have a fireplace or a wood stove? If so, you’ll also need a decent firewood stack before the cold weather sets in. This way, you’ll be able to enjoy cozy fires throughout the winter without having to venture out in the cold for more wood.
But how can you build a winter-worthy wood stack? Cutting (and splitting) wood by hand is certainly not an option, as it requires too much time and effort. To make these tasks a breeze, you’ll need two reliable machines – a chainsaw and a log splitter.
From there, it’s only a matter of following three simple steps, and your firewood stack will be ready for winter.
Step 1: Saw the Tree(s)
To start your wood stacking adventure, grab your trusty chainsaw and find an appropriate tree. Once you do, cut the tree down being mindful of the surroundings. Then, you should remove its limbs and saw the timber into logs.
But be careful – never just cut down the first wood you see. Why? Because some trees might be more challenging to cut down (e.g., green trees). In addition, they’ll likely be hard to burn due to moisture, making them virtually useless.
To avoid these unfortunate scenarios, always look for older trees with no curves or bends (these are the easiest to work with).
Step 2: Split the Logs
After Step 1, you should be left with logs. Now, it’s time to break out the log splitter and divide these into more manageable (or, better yet, burnable) chunks. The goal is for these chunks to fit your fireplace or wood stove.
Step 3: Stack the Wood
With all the firewood ready, there’s nothing left to do but to stack it. Choose a location for this task that allows the wood to keep drying. Of course, the location should also be close to your home, so you don’t have to be outside for too long when getting the wood. One more thing: make sure you stack the wood a safe distance from any structures to avoid fire hazards.
Key Takeaways:
- • Use a chainsaw to cut down the tree and remove its limbs, and a hydraulic splitter to divide logs into burnable sizes.
- • Compared to dead trees, living trees can be more difficult to cut and burn.
- • If you rent, the chainsaw will come with a new, sharp chain, making it safer to use.
“Instead of breaking out the hand saw and splitting maul, cut yourself a break by using a gas-powered chainsaw and log splitter.”
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