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James in NC

03-27-2004 14:58:10




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Are there any problems with burning pecan wood in a fireplace? A friend has two pecan trees he wants cut down and if this type of wood is ok to use, I'm going to keep it for next winter. Thanks.




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thurlow

03-28-2004 13:43:02




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 Re: Fireplace question in reply to James in NC, 03-27-2004 14:58:10  
Only problem I've run into burning pecan is that it's "nasty". As it cures, the bark tends to come apart and make a mess each time it's handled.....much worse than anything else I've burned.....



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buickanddeere

03-28-2004 12:12:01




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 Re: Fireplace question in reply to James in NC, 03-27-2004 14:58:10  
What is pecan wood like for lumber?



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VaTom

03-29-2004 05:06:28




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 Re: Re: Fireplace question in reply to buickanddeere, 03-28-2004 12:12:01  
When I lived in a city, they sold pecan and hickory out of the same bin at the wholesale lumber yard. Good looking, cheap, hard lumber. I used a lot of it.

Just finished a 10 drawer dresser out of hickory from my woodlot (no pecan here) that came out well. Cutting edges dull faster than with most hardwoods. Other than that it works very well. Moderately stable. Two people saw it in progress and bought some lumber. My whole house is trimmed with hickory. Heartwood and sapwood have a high color contrast, which dulls with age.

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KEG

03-28-2004 19:12:45




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 Re: Re: Fireplace question in reply to buickanddeere, 03-28-2004 12:12:01  
I've never worked pecan, but saw it used for kitchen cabinets. It was beautiful. Had a strong grain pattern with lots of light and dark streaks. Would make a good accent wood for furniture.

But someone else mentioned it was like hickory. Isn't hickory a hard wood to work?

FWIW, another hard wood to work, but is also beautiful, is elm.

KEG



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CRUSADER

03-27-2004 22:20:18




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 Re: Fireplace question in reply to James in NC, 03-27-2004 14:58:10  
I know we all have our preferences to what type of wood we burn. Where I am from, I would not be that brave to cut down a Pecan Tree for firewood for a fireplace. Although if the tree is in need of being removed...it would make some very good firewood for the Barbeque Pit. I think that it and mesquite are the best for cooking with.



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Hi Crusader....Not be tha

03-28-2004 08:08:32




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 Re: Re: Fireplace question in reply to CRUSADER, 03-27-2004 22:20:18  
bad to burn or wouldn't want to lose the pecans? These trees were damaged in an ice storm, that's why they're being removed. Thanks.



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CRUSADER

03-28-2004 13:06:35




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 Re: Re: Re: Fireplace question in reply to Hi Crusader....Not be tha, 03-28-2004 08:08:32  
I am originally from South Texas, and lived in Central Texas quite a bit of my life prior to joining the military. Back home there's a lot of people that take MORE than pride in their Pecan Trees. But if the trees are damaged, then yes we do remove them. They should burn as good if not better in your fireplace as most wood will. They also burn quite well in the smoker and/or barbecue pit too.

Jim

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bob

03-27-2004 20:28:51




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 Re: Fireplace question in reply to James in NC, 03-27-2004 14:58:10  
excellent wood, same as hickory



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Brian G.

03-28-2004 05:53:52




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 Re: Re: Fireplace question in reply to bob, 03-27-2004 20:28:51  
And.....Hickory is the best; followed closely by "ironwood" (hop hornbean)



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