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Where to buy wood chunks

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ChuckR
ChuckR Posts: 248
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I have been reading Aaron Franklins book and he talked about wood that was not kiln dried. I had never considered that and sure enough what I get from my local grocery stores is kiln dried. Are there are good mail order companies any of you use or a particular brand you find is good? I do have oak from my Dad's backyard, but I would like to get some hickory and apple as well. 
Thanks in advance
Chuck
Suwanee, GA
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  • Nanook
    Nanook Posts: 846
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    Try Firecraft.com. 
    GWN
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  • TFols
    TFols Posts: 241
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    Try fruitawood.com
    Bloomfield, NJ
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    I have some pecan chips (from a tree we took down) that I would be glad to send you if interested. I have several bags left (have given away quite a few) and would be happy to share.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,424
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    I load up when I'm in Maine over the summer, so I don't know how quickly things ship, but I've had great luck with the wood from here:  http://www.mainegrillingwoods.com/

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • bo31210
    bo31210 Posts: 715
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    If you can get some peach, get it.   Perfect for many cooks :)
    In the middle of Georgia!    Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Find a firewood guy in your area and trade him some pulled pork for the chunks. 
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • BigWader
    BigWader Posts: 673
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    @chuckr I believe Aaron Franklin's book is mostly related to stick burners therefore using lots of wood - and air dried wood would have a higher moisture content than kiln dried wood.  Think firewood vs. lumber.  I think grocery store wood is kiln dried to reduce the moisture low enough (quickly enough) to prevent mold and insect infestations since it will be sold in proximity to foodstuff.

    Wood chunks that we use represent a small so I presume almost insignificant impact on our cooking needs. 

    That said, I got a fantastic deal $2.00/bag of wood chunks at home depot at the start of the year.  Was marked down from $10/bag.

    Toronto, Canada

    Large BGE, Small BGE

     

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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
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    I will usually order some wood chunks when getting to the $100 free shipping from Firecraft.
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
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    Try Fruita Wood. Great selection, reasonable prices, free shipping, good wood.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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