Got Wood Online?

[g8adventure]

I've been considering purchasing online from Smokinlicious, but the prices seem a bit high to me even before shipping. I have some mesquite and apple chunks from Home Depot, but they are dry as bones and even after soaking, I just don't think its good. Smokinlicious suggests to me that I purchase their un-filleted blocks, but they are $50+ for a sq foot box. Is that as expensive as it seems to me?

Are there any online sources any of you would recommend?

[Brewery]

You might check with some of your local sawmills,landscapers, and/or tree trimming services. Here the sawmill down the road sells 40# buckets (basically half a plastic barrell) of chunks for $50 and if you take your bucket back each trip you get $10 off.

Oh and check craigslist, thats how i found those guys. I think i just search "smoker wood"

[The Czar]

Frutica.....not sure if the spelling is right....he offers what is supposed to be a great wood product......if you win the pizza throwdown....I hear there might be a gift certificate to that guys website....be this is an unsubstaincated rumor.....


and Matt that is a super idea.....

[Frank_Cox]

Fruita is the guy...

[The Czar]

It don't matter when I win

[Frank_Cox]

hahaha

[The Czar]

hahaha

When I win that pizza contest and burn up that certificate to Fruita or Frucia or what ever.....

[Frank_Cox]

so you're gonna burn it up?!

[The Czar]

so you're gonna burn it up?!

Burn it up as in use it......heck yeah!!!!

[g8adventure]

I don't know about you guys but the color fuchsia is a bit feminine for me...but its all good!

[Frank_Cox]

[Smokeone]

DC- Getting a little ahead of yourself, aren't you?

Of course that could be your color!

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[The Czar]

DC- Getting a little ahead of yourself, aren't you?

Of course that could be your color!

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See my avatar? I have the inside scoop on turn ins....

[g8adventure]

Well I ordered 15lbs Pecan and 15lbs Peach from Fruita...unfortunately the peach will not be sent until after the 17th, because its on back order. I really look forward to using a combo of pecan and peach in the UDS, something about that combo just sounds like the ticket to awesome Q IMO.

[The Czar]

Sweet!!!!

[g8adventure]

I just got done reading the storage requirements that Fruita has on their website and now I'm worried the wood will go bad, before I get to use it all as I don't have a an extra fridge or freezer or enough room in my everyday one for 30lbs. Fruita claims that the woods "life will be shortened to about 30 days" if stored above 72 degrees. What do you all think?

[The Czar]

I keep my wood in a basement...not finished...just cool and dry....seems to be okay for me....I would say just keep it dry and out of the weather and you should be good....

[Gizmo]

There are guys that swear by 2 year old aged hickory.
Some swear by the greenest mesquite they can lay their hands on.
My Dad grew up in Kentucky and says Hickory is the only wood you can fell in the morning and burn that same night with no side effects...

SO WHO KNOWS!

Sounds like DC's storage method is the best - HOWEVER - I've also been told to never store wood in the house - keep it 50 feet away from the house if possible - cause of bugs.

Are you planning on burning this as splits, chunks, chips ?
I start the clock running as soon as the wood is actually split -I think this opens it up to season. I think all wood flavors do better 4 to 6 months later from that date.
I have also heard that if you are going to stockpile then after it's seasoned chunk or chip it down and plastic bag it and label and seal it - supposed to keep longer....

I think the truth is that everybody has their own voodoo magic they think is best and to get wood truly "doty" would take several years - you're prolly okay...

[The Czar]

In this case Rick buying from this guy on line....bugs hopefully won't be an issue as he has already had it seasoning in storage....and yes fresh cut wood does carry risks of buggies! Ask Frank ....he'll testify to it....

[Gizmo]

Which is odd because bugs actually help cider if there are some in the mash ... trust me - I know from first hand experience... DARN good cider!

...I lost track of several days one afternoon cause of that stuff .... wait .... what? ...

I'm sorry - was that out loud?

[The Czar]

Cider? Is that old timers kicking in again? Or is the too much cider factor involved....

[Gizmo]

guess i drifted off topic a little ...

[The Czar]

guess i drifted off topic a little ...

...Its okay....I drive a short orange van.....

[g8adventure]

Speaking of Cider any of you all have any hard cider make'n directions. As long as the mods don't mind I don't mind drift'n on to this topic!

[Gizmo]

I'll check into that and get back on here with a post ... if my Dad can remember ... been awhile ...