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It can also be a very dangerous type of tree to fell. While all trees will barber pole with enough lean , you see it a lot more in locust. Since the wood is so strong it can throw the tree a great distance. If I had cut this tree from the bad side you wouldn't be seeing these pictures.

47 minutes ago, moneypitmike said:

the only downside I experiened with using it is it's very splintery when tossing the logs into the stove.

Absolutely, sharp splinters. I always wear gloves when handling.

He's a really good fact-based article on black locust.

https://www.backyardboss.net/black-locust-firewood/

10 minutes ago, Whineminster said:

He's saying 24% is dry enough that it won't sizzle.  If you season wood in a shed you can get below 15%, no? 

Oh sure you can get it below 15%. Most of my locust is way below. You hardly notice a difference when burning however. Here's a picture of 24% tonight.

22 minutes ago, Whineminster said:

Mint. It is a naturally dry wood, which is nice. I pay more attention to burn temp and frequent cleaning, but maybe I'm doing it wrong. 

Fortunately, black locust firewood has low quantities of sap and resin; therefore, it is a low creator of creosote. Compared to other typical firewood types, black locust has no more resin or sap. Black Locust does produce a small amount of sap naturally.

20 minutes ago, Dan76 said:

Ash 

Burns too quick

11 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Isn’t that too wet? Should be like 15%?

You rarely find wood at 15%. Locust wood won't even sizzle at 24.

On 10/7/2022 at 11:12 AM, Whineminster said:

Black locust. Tight. Best hard wood. 

Live locust cut today. Middle is 24% moisture. Throw her in the stove.

31 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Beautiful day. Sunny and in the 60s.

Perfect

1 hour ago, WinterWolf said:

Oh..ok. Well the week before or after works too.  Anybody ever think of Springfield as a possibility?  

Springfield's not a bad idea. I think ideally someplace a mile or so off the pike. Sturbridge? Makes it easy for people coming from 91 or 84. I mean Worcester is fine with me I'm close, but thinking of others.

6 minutes ago, jbenedet said:

Where is this camera set up?

Sherborn Mass. 17 miles outside of Boston.

2 hours ago, eyewall said:

A few quick ones from today:
 

All very good but the second one's definitely a keeper.

Same spot.

45 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said:

That is a great pic!!!   What kind of camera do you use?  
 

Those things scare me

I use a Nikon d3300 but that's my friend's trap with an old cannon. Most of the pictures I've posted are his he's a professional. It's cheap to set up except for the flashes. That's where it gets really pricey.

Fisher cat from my camera trap last night.

Patches in the woodyard. Not much.

53 minutes ago, SouthCoastMA said:

heading up to Ashburnham for the weekend. should be some decent color?

.17 this morning

Love it around there.

48 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Stein charts say.. where’s the advertised cold pattern? This is literally shorts everyday 

 

Charts LOL

1 hour ago, Ginx snewx said:

Remember the constant gloom and doom about fall foliage due to drought. That was an epic fail. Just stunning seemingly overnight. 

It's beautiful in Massachusetts. My daughter in New Hampshire says it's a pretty s***** year.

35 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Still 70 outside. Finally our turn to shake our asses in front of northern New England and enjoy a great late summers day.

It's raining here.

17 minutes ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said:

You play a ton, I’m jealous. This is the best time of the year to play in our region too. Coc days when the leaves are changing color but before they fall…where you can still find your ball lol

Joe shot an 81. 90 for me but was hitting the ball pretty good. Brain farts mostly.

Fine day for golf.

10 minutes ago, Whineminster said:

Black locust. Tight. Best hard wood. 

Strongest wood east of the Rockies. Love the stuff.

Looking very fall today.

8 hours ago, CoastalWx said:

That area near Pembroke/Kingston/Duxbury has had over 4-5”