It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly seventeen months since I wrote the first entry in SPISBLOG’s Journal.
That first post was about a surplus of firewood we got as a result of some mature trees being removed and what I did to get that wood ready to season.
This afternoon’s work was the closing chapter on that firewood post. The remainder of that firewood was moved to our new house and the last log rack was decommissioned.
The back story-
Back in 2005, our neighbor had a tree taken down and just stacked the split wood along his back fence. He stacked it on the ground close to the fence, restricting air circulation around the woodpile. Within a few months it was a nasty, waterlogged, racoon infested, mildewy, mess (which is still there today).
I resolved to not let our woodpile end up like that.
My solution was a series of simple yet affordably constructed log racks made from pressure treated 2×4’s and deck screws. When they were no longer needed I could simply disassemble them and reuse the lumber for other projects.
The design is simple, efficient, and time-tested. It kept the wood up off the ground allowed for good air circulation and ample sunlight which helped the wood season quickly. I kept them covered with strips from an old tarp. The entire rack of wood is in excellent condition. Pest free and well seasoned.
A free set of plans, in PDF format, can be found here.
Here’s an interesting book I’m planning to check out all about woodburning- “The Woodburner’s Companion” by Dirk Thomas
