Is this OK to use? (Sorry for the HUGE pics)

KntroverC · September 2012

Hi everybody!

I had this Hickory sitting in my garage and finally decided to split it. Is it still OK to use?

Thanks

nolaegghead · September 2012

Yep. I'd cut it into smaller chunks, but bark and all, it's good.

Skiddymarker · September 2012

nolaegghead said:

Yep. I'd cut it into smaller chunks, but bark and all, it's good.

+1 - don't think you can wrong with shag bark, well it likes like shag bark to me - based on my firewood pile, I'd say maybe 3 to 4 years old?

Hillbilly-Hightech · September 2012

Why wouldn't it be OK to use? Unless you've sprayed it down w/ some hazardous chemicals, it's wood, and it'll smoke ;)

There's a few folks who buy (NON-treated) cedar roof shingles to use as cedar planks for foods like salmon. And they got the idea from the natives indians who have used cedar (and other) woods for cooking purposes for thousands of years.

KntroverC · September 2012

Whew, thank you so much! I was considering throwing it out with the trash!

gdenby · September 2012

Looks pretty clean. I'd avoid anyplace that seems rotten (soft, mushy, crumbly). I've never read about anyone smoking with fungus or lichen, so I'd toss any portion that had those. Otherwise, looks like a good supply of chunks.

nolaegghead · September 2012

A bunch of trees fell around the neighborhood when hurricane Isaac rolled through. Now I have a lifetime supply of pecan, cedar and oak.

Ricklesss · September 2012

I don't use cedar roof shingles, but I do buy cedar fence boards, usually 1"X6"X6' for a buck at the local lumber yard. Then I just wack em' up into suitable lengths. For those without a saw, the lumber yard will even cut them for free.

The local grill store sells cedar planks in packages of 6 for $10.... ;>)

RicklesssssS in Oregon

Austin Egghead · September 2012

Rick, never thought about cedar fence post, thanks

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