Stormin 9,981 #1 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Needed to chop some kindling this morning. Sometime ago I acquired some old telegraph poles. These had been cut up into lengths ready to be made into kindling. Usually I use an axe, but today I had an idea. A short, very short video. Carol had never used my camera before. Think she needs some lessons off Trina. P1030203.MP4 Filled to barrow loads. About another load tomorrow. Should do us for a couple of years. I reckon I deserve a JD or two tonight. I feel quite exhausted. P1030204.MP4 Edited March 24, 2020 by Stormin 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #2 Posted March 24, 2020 Nice! Are those poles treated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #3 Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Nice! Are those poles treated? Look to be mistreated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #4 Posted March 24, 2020 Over here that would definitely be treated wood that you don’t want to burn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #5 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Yes they're treated. That's why they aren't burnt already. Just used for kindling to light the stove. Three or four sticks do the job. Edited March 24, 2020 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #6 Posted March 24, 2020 Not treated with creosote, but the green ones are treated for sure with something you don't want to burn...even in an outdoor fire. Those green one would rot from the inside and you would just have the shell. The white ones are hard as a rock and treated also. Not the same stuff as the green. Pretty cool Norm...just for starter Mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #7 Posted March 24, 2020 Yes! They are creosote treated, not pressure treated. It's pressure treated wood that gives of toxic fumes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #8 Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Stormin said: she needs some lessons off Trina That's good stuff there Norm. I'll be sure to share this with Trina later. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
