Oak pricing in your area?

G's BBQ · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 1641 Location: NV

Just was quoted 390 for a cord of white oak. Curious what you all are paying.

4 x4 rack is 100.00

tonyg · BBQ Pro Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 628

WOW, what a bummer! People pay me to get their oak...So much here it is hard to give it away Shocked

Tony

G's BBQ · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 1641 Location: NV

Lucky Bastard Very Happy

Harry Nutczak · Posted: Apr 13 2007 Post subject:

oak, full cord (4' x 4' x 8' stack equals 128 cubic feet), cut, split, & delivered for $150

10 full cords in 8-foot lengths, $750.00 delivered by semi-trailer, will need a minimum 6 months aging after being split & stacked.
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barnburner180 · Posted: Apr 13 2007 Post subject:

I get all the free hickory I can take, anytime I want it. The bad part is I have to go get it, cut it, and split it. Hickory is HARD wood.
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G's BBQ · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 1641 Location: NV

cody · Posted: Apr 15 2007 Post subject:

free just have to drive and get it ill have pics up today of what i got Very Happy

tonyg · BBQ Pro Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 628

WOW, that is harsh Shocked

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Guess I didn't realize how good I have it with the wood here.

I can basically have all the hard maple, oak, apple, ash, cherry, pear, I am willing to cut.

Well- I do have to pay for the gas for my chainsaw Rolling Eyes

, but those prices would really put a damper on my bottom line...what a pisser

Tony

Big Brother Smoke · Posted: Apr 21 2007 Post subject: Re: Oak pricing in your area?

62trvler · Newbie Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 80 Location: Michigan

Oak is 40.00 a face cord split delivered and stacked. Free if I go out and start up the chainsaw. I will be ordering a semi load as it's easier and you don't have to cut down your own trees. I believe it's 40 face cord for 560.00. It comes in 8foot by 10 inch logs and you have to cut and split yourself. I heat with wood so never have enough unless the truck comes in.

Harry Nutczak · Posted: Apr 29 2007 Post subject:

Face cord??

The term Face cord is Not a legal unit of measure. Either full cords or fractional cords.

So please be careful so you do not get ripped off.

A normal loggers semi truck will hold 10 full cords, and that can vary by 20% either more or less.

Most people think of a face cord as the front section of a full cord,
well, what length are the logs cut? 12", 16," 18"

so you get this "Face-cord" expecting a stack 8-feet wide, & 4 feet tall, right. what if the logs are cut at 12" lenghts?? you got 50% less wood in that "face cord" then you expected becuase you were expecting 18" lengths. and therfore you got ripped off!

stick with measurements such as;
"Full-cord" (128 cubic feet or a stack 4'x4'x8')
one-half cord, (64 cubic feet) or 4'x4'x4' stack
one-third cord, (8'x4' stack of 16" lenghts )
or 1/4 cord. 8'x4' stack of 12" lengths)

I can link to a cordwood calculator if anyone is interested, you input the measurements of stacked wood and it will calculate cords & fractions of cords.

ricks, racks, facecords, stove cords, fireplace cords, are all different slang that should be avoided because their is no standard measure for them.

a stacked cord of wood when re-stacked can also vary by as much as 20% depending on how tight or loose it is stacked.
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JamesB · Posted: Apr 30 2007 Post subject:

Funny time to see this post... I just finished unloading a truck load of oak... Neighbor had a tree cut down in his back yard due to it's vicinity to the house, there it was pilled up on the curb just waiting for me! Laughing

Now, I gotta split all of this stuff... I guess I'll be paying for it after all! Rolling Eyes

James.
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BBQMAN · Posted: May 02 2007 Post subject:

Approx 3 cords of logs cut to size from my tree trimmer buddy's sets me back about a 6 pack of beer and $60.00.

They never ask for any money as it saves them dump fees, but I figure it's more than fair to give the guys dinner money and some brewskies for their effort! Very Happy

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allsmokenofire · Posted: May 02 2007 Post subject:

BBQMAN · Posted: May 02 2007 Post subject:

Solar heating! Wink

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