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Wood question

JethroVA
JethroVA Posts: 1,251
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I am thinning some smaller trees on my land and have lots of hickory, red and white oak, and silver maple. I am cutting now into fist sized chunks. Question...given the small sizes (read: lots of surface area) how long would you let it dry before using it for smoke? I typically toss a few chunks on top of my lump in the Egg. Thanks
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
    You can use it now, but I would let it dry for 6 months or so.

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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    You can use it green/wet but I like to let it dry for 4-6 weeks.

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Once split and kept out of the weather in an area where air can circulate, you are good to go with the sapwood in as little as a month.The heartwood is probably ready anytime you want to use it.
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Stack it off the ground for air circulation and let it dry or "season" for 6 months per inch if thickness.

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