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Luitenant Verkramp Luitenant Verkramp is offline
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Default cutting down / cutting up trees

On Jun 30, 7:13*pm, whit3rd wrote:
On Jun 28, 3:00*pm, Tanus wrote:



It's easier to split if it's dried out a bit - you're right. If you live
* in northern climates, it's even easier if you wait til a good freeze.


I'm told that alder (local hardwood in Seattle) splits best when
green. * I haven't tried it both ways, but local tradition on
the issue is strong...


indeed...local tradition vs logic ;-)