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Post by specsavers2 on Dec 11, 2023 14:19:42 GMT 1
I don’t have a big stock of kindling for this winter. Looked at various suppliers, diy stores and supermarkets are very expensive
more so than last year. As are most products on sale to the public.
tried a few wood yards and none can offer kindling.
very much like I will have to go hunting for old pallets and split it to bulk up stocks.
Any other ideas or suggestions on how to expand my low stocks.🔥
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Post by jackie on Dec 11, 2023 16:28:19 GMT 1
We used to use those pretendy logs that supermarkets sell, broken up. can’t remember their actual name, highly calorific and made good kindling. Easy to break up too….
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Post by specsavers2 on Dec 11, 2023 16:41:13 GMT 1
Thanks Jackie, i did buy ten packs of these compressed from our local fuel company. Just bought them as standby and never thought of using them for lighting the stove.
Good suggestion and will add that to my sources.👍
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exile
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Post by exile on Dec 11, 2023 16:48:34 GMT 1
Your local fruit and veg shop will get a lot of its foods delivered un wood trays or strip-wood crates. They are usually pleased if you take then away rather than they having ro pay for disposal.
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Post by specsavers2 on Dec 11, 2023 17:18:40 GMT 1
Thank you exile, I have seen these light wooden crates at the markets. Lightweight but would certainly do the job, easily broken up. Will make sure the car boot is empty in case I pass a source.👍
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Post by Aardvark on Dec 11, 2023 17:54:04 GMT 1
We usually have the same problem part way through the winter but thankfully I have a shed full of offcuts from my boat building days. This evening I had to use some mahogany bits. When that's gone it will be Iroko, and finally teak. It pains me to do it but since I am barely able to keep up with the house, garden, and vehicle maintenance these days it is clear I will never have time to use the decent wood for any hobby projects.
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Post by suein56 on Dec 11, 2023 19:38:01 GMT 1
very much like I will have to go hunting for old pallets and split it to bulk up stocks. That is precisely what my OH does .. |
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Post by specsavers2 on Dec 11, 2023 20:41:12 GMT 1
very much like I will have to go hunting for old pallets and split it to bulk up stocks. That is precisely what my OH does .. Honour amongst kindling splinters. 🍷 |
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Dec 11, 2023 22:07:38 GMT 1
And cursing those damned ring nails that refuse to give up without a fight.
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exile
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Post by exile on Dec 11, 2023 23:05:49 GMT 1
Find the cheap ones not the ones designed for recycling. Those are the ones with the ring shank nails. As you note, they stay in one piece despite aggressive attack.
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Post by Veem on Dec 12, 2023 15:10:27 GMT 1
I've sent you a PM.
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