Wood procurment question?

tmcmaster · 11-30-2009, 12:47 AM

Where is the best place to score quality wood (for us stick burners) in either chunk or log, if a local source is not available?

Thanks!

DMDon · 11-30-2009, 12:59 AM

Two ideas.
1. put a wanted ad in Craigslist
2. make a deal with a local tree trimmer and trade him some Q for wood

I've done both.

tmcmaster · 11-30-2009, 01:07 AM

Thanks DMDon! What was the result of the craigslist ad? I am a little skeptical/nervous about using the word 'wood' on there... For fear of the pervs...

DMDon · 11-30-2009, 01:38 AM

I just said that I was looking for apple, cherry, hickory wood for burning in my bbq pit. I got a truck load of cherry for $40

CivilWarBBQ · 11-30-2009, 02:06 AM

Another thought: One of my teammates works for a distributor that provides all sorts of BBQ-related products to pool and patio stores nationwide, including bagged smoke wood chunks. Could be worth checking your local yellow pages and making a couple phone calls, especially if you are looking for varieties not easily found locally like peach, sugar maple, etc.

Bagged chunks will be more expensive than finding a local wood man though. Good luck!

tmcmaster · 11-30-2009, 02:18 AM

Just posted an ad on Craigs... heres hoping... Thanks!

Lake Dogs · 11-30-2009, 06:59 AM

We found that doitbest.com seems to have bags of chunks as reasonable as anyone
with no shipping costs as they "deliver" it to a local hardware store in your area...

However, I'd try the craigslist first. Also, having learned the hard way myself, make
certain that your wood identification skills are sharp. If not, you may end up burning
some strange/bizarre wood (with a very skunky flavor) being sold as Hickory or
Pecan...

NorthwestBBQ · 11-30-2009, 08:17 AM

www.doitbest.com only sells chips not chunks.

Mr Applejacks · 11-30-2009, 11:36 AM

I tried craig's also without any response but the tree guy's have access to a variety of wood and they really don't care about like we do. They just chip it up. I just approached a real nice tree guy and he's given me more wood than I can burn and he turned out to be a customer in the process

jestridge · 11-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Do you have any saw mills close by lot of time they have slabs for free. Wish you close by I get all the wood I want from a hickory furniture factory, also my BLI logs. I will never by wood. lol

Bbq Bubba · 11-30-2009, 05:09 PM

Tim, find out where your buds by their firewood. They'll usually have fruitwoods also.

Cast Iron Chef · 11-30-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivilWarBBQ

Another thought: One of my teammates works for a distributor that provides all sorts of BBQ-related products to pool and patio stores nationwide, including bagged smoke wood chunks. Could be worth checking your local yellow pages and making a couple phone calls, especially if you are looking for varieties not easily found locally like peach, sugar maple, etc.

Bagged chunks will be more expensive than finding a local wood man though. Good luck!

Can you reveal the name of the distributer? Lots of pool and pation places here but no good sources for fruit woods since BBQ Galore left the city. I just ordered some from a place in Maine.

Lake Dogs · 11-30-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthwestBBQ

www.doitbest.com only sells chips not chunks.

http://doitbest.com/Grill+Flavoring_...sku-804908.dib

I dont know... I purchased 10 bags of Hickory, Apple, and Cherry that
say "chunks" on the bags. The "chips" in them are about the size of
my fist+-

monty3777 · 11-30-2009, 08:15 PM

I'm certain you have a lumber mill in close proximity. They will gladly get rid of all non furniture grade logs. I can get 800 lbs for around $50 here in Iowa.

jestridge · 11-30-2009, 08:36 PM

If you could find someone that cuts timbers, they would should give you all the trimming you want

11-30-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wood procurment question? Where is the best place to score quality wood (for us stick burners) in either chunk or log, if a local source is not available? Thanks! __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

11-30-2009, 12:59 AM	#2
DMDon Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-08-07 Location: Ankeny, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two ideas. 1. put a wanted ad in Craigslist 2. make a deal with a local tree trimmer and trade him some Q for wood I've done both. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ - http://boondogglebbq.com/ American Royal Open Grand Champion 2009 FEC-100 Country Smokers Whole Hog Weber kettle 22.5 w/rotisserie Weber Kettle 22.5 Weber Smokey Joe Sunbeam kettle with adjustable grate height CharBroil Big Easy gasser KCBS CBJ #23234

11-30-2009, 01:07 AM	#3
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks DMDon! What was the result of the craigslist ad? I am a little skeptical/nervous about using the word 'wood' on there... For fear of the pervs... __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

11-30-2009, 01:38 AM	#4
DMDon Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-08-07 Location: Ankeny, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just said that I was looking for apple, cherry, hickory wood for burning in my bbq pit. I got a truck load of cherry for $40 __________________ Boondoggle BBQ - http://boondogglebbq.com/ American Royal Open Grand Champion 2009 FEC-100 Country Smokers Whole Hog Weber kettle 22.5 w/rotisserie Weber Kettle 22.5 Weber Smokey Joe Sunbeam kettle with adjustable grate height CharBroil Big Easy gasser KCBS CBJ #23234

11-30-2009, 02:18 AM	#6
tmcmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-23-08 Location: York, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just posted an ad on Craigs... heres hoping... Thanks! __________________ Tim McMaster - Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ - Recently converted Pellet-Head

11-30-2009, 02:06 AM	#5
CivilWarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another thought: One of my teammates works for a distributor that provides all sorts of BBQ-related products to pool and patio stores nationwide, including bagged smoke wood chunks. Could be worth checking your local yellow pages and making a couple phone calls, especially if you are looking for varieties not easily found locally like peach, sugar maple, etc. Bagged chunks will be more expensive than finding a local wood man though. Good luck!

11-30-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We found that doitbest.com seems to have bags of chunks as reasonable as anyone with no shipping costs as they "deliver" it to a local hardware store in your area... However, I'd try the craigslist first. Also, having learned the hard way myself, make certain that your wood identification skills are sharp. If not, you may end up burning some strange/bizarre wood (with a very skunky flavor) being sold as Hickory or Pecan... __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

11-30-2009, 08:17 AM	#8
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	www.doitbest.com only sells chips not chunks. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

11-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#9
Mr Applejacks Got Wood. Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: Redding California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried craig's also without any response but the tree guy's have access to a variety of wood and they really don't care about like we do. They just chip it up. I just approached a real nice tree guy and he's given me more wood than I can burn and he turned out to be a customer in the process __________________ modified lang 84 deluxe, brinkman pitmaster pro, WSM, BIG Santa Maria

11-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do you have any saw mills close by lot of time they have slabs for free. Wish you close by I get all the wood I want from a hickory furniture factory, also my BLI logs. I will never by wood. lol

11-30-2009, 05:09 PM	#11
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tim, find out where your buds by their firewood. They'll usually have fruitwoods also. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

11-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#14
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm certain you have a lumber mill in close proximity. They will gladly get rid of all non furniture grade logs. I can get 800 lbs for around $50 here in Iowa. __________________ John 21:9

11-30-2009, 08:36 PM	#15
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you could find someone that cuts timbers, they would should give you all the trimming you want

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