Elm Tree

[Howst]

I just got a job for a huge elm tree (already on ground). I am trying to split it and it is some of the stringiest wood I have ever worked with. I got the job cheap, but man is it hard work. Are all elms this stringy? If they are think I'll bid lower on the next one.

 

[IcePick]

So yesterday I went to the bank, and would you know it, they don't want you wearing hats in the bank anymore!

 

[RacerX]

Got any photo's of that Elm?

 

[Saw Dust Smoken]

elms

Most elms are stringy to split. The red elm is that and twice as hard. Red is some good burning wood.

 

[randyg]

So yesterday I went to the bank, and would you know it, they don't want you wearing hats in the bank anymore!

Especially when they are pulled down over your face right?

 

[randyg]

Some claim it splits good when temp drops below zero, but that's when I'd rather be by the fire. The expression "like splitting a wet dish rag" seems fitting most of the time. Around crotches, chainsaw is the best splitter. Good luck.

 

[turnkey4099]

Most elms are stringy to split. The red elm is that and twice as hard. Red is some good burning wood.

Just finished working up a standing dead (buckskin) Red Elm. Didn't split badly at all but then it was a bit past 'prime' already. Lasst year, I did live Red Elm. I will not even think about working one of them without a hydraulic splitter.

Some described it perfectly "Like splitting a wet disrag" but I would add that the even the strings have strings.

Harry K

 

[Mikecutstrees]

Dead elm isn't bad. Live sucks. Let it dry for a bit that helps a little. Other than that it just sucks. Good luck..... I give it away. Mike

 

[beowulf343]

Elm is stringy but always thought black locust was even worse to split.

 

[tomtrees58]

I just got a job for a huge elm tree (already on ground). I am trying to split it and it is some of the stringiest wood I have ever worked with. I got the job cheap, but man is it hard work. Are all elms this stringy? If they are think I'll bid lower on the next one.

its stringiest wood you think:jawdrop: