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How long do I let wood season?
Hello all.
I picked up some apple wood this spring that a neighbor of mine trimmed off his tree. Some of my other neighbor's have pear, cherry and grape vines. The question is, how long should I let these woods season before they are usable for the smoker? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! |
When I use to season fresh-cut wood, I would season fruitwood for 3 or 4 months, not nearly as long as I would season hickory or oak.
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Take 2 pieces and knock them together.
It should have a dull thud, sounds like a broken bat, thats when they're good! Hardwoods usually 6 months. Fruit woods dry faster. |
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Keep them off the ground too. |
Let them season for 3 years. Fruit wood 6 mos. in a completely dry space.
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I say about 6 months the stuff I use have ben kiln dried
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1 year per inch thick
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I like my wood as fresh as I can get it. I try to have it all used up in less than 6 months so never buy or cut very much at a time. Thing to remember though is I use it sparingly when it is still green and a little more the older it gets.
Dave |
Holy carp! There is a wide range of answers here.
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to 30" in diameter and about 20 inches long......... Guess I will won't be using them till I'm in my 70's!!:shock: |
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I think it all depends on the type of wood and whether it is split or not but all in all I would say one season is appropriate, that is what all of the pre-sacked wood is.
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Mike:
I harvest Bradford pear all the time. The first thing I do is cut, split & chunk into final size for smoker. That way, its dry enough in about 3 months. |
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