Jesse Skeens wrote:
BKahuna wrote in message
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On 9 Jul 2004 23:35:14 -0700, (Jesse Skeens)
wrote:

When using logs or bug chunks in an offset do you have to pre burn
them before adding?

Also any source for logs in Orlando? I'm using a NBS if it matters.
Guess smaller log pieces would be better.

Jesse

I live in your neck of the woods and have many friends with Oak
trees. I get scraps of Oak all the time. I keep a big pile out of
site and covered and let it get good and dry. I use it in my smoker
all the time.

What works for me is to get it lit in a chimmney starter,, let it
burn down to coals, and then add it to the smoker. This is a great
time of year to get oak because of all the storms we're having.


Whats the general time needed to cure wood? From what I've read here
it seems about a year.

Jesse

Varies. Wood thickness, type, ambient air temp and humidity all play
factors. Six months usually does it, but when you smack two piece together
and they "ring" instead of "thunk," they're dry. 'Course lots of Qers use
green wood...

Jack Curry