mswabbie
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Can somebody tell me the dimensions of a rick of wood
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I had some answers to this question several weeks ago. The upshot of the answers was that there was no clear definition of a "RICK". Some thought it was what can be refered to as a full face cord ( 4"high, 16 feet long and the depthof one piece of wood). Others described something close to a half cord, still others had other definitions.
One clear thing came out of what I learned. The area you are in defines the volume of a "RICK"
Hal
One clear thing came out of what I learned. The area you are in defines the volume of a "RICK"
Hal
Technically, "rick" means simply a stack or pile and is dimensionless. I was surprised at learning that some time ago as I'd always understood it to mean 1/2 cord (full size pickup load).
See http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/forestry/g881.htm and http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/forester/firewoodinfo.html for a couple of good overall references.
See http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/forestry/g881.htm and http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/forester/firewoodinfo.html for a couple of good overall references.
Fish
Tree Freak
We go by pickup truck load here. Length is not important here
in Ky. Instead of "Rick", we call it a "Jeff" of wood.
in Ky. Instead of "Rick", we call it a "Jeff" of wood.
Tony Snyder
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The term "face cord" has somewhat more definition; basically 1/3 of a full cord. But, firwood around here mostly gets sold by the standard pickup load.
Average about $40 mixed hardwood; may or may not be seasoned.
Average about $40 mixed hardwood; may or may not be seasoned.
Brush Stomper
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mswabbie
In Texas, we call it a pile of wood or maybe a wood pile. No dimensions, unless we're buying or selling then it's by the cord or 1/2 cord.
In Texas, we call it a pile of wood or maybe a wood pile. No dimensions, unless we're buying or selling then it's by the cord or 1/2 cord.
Brush Stomper--- where in Texas? I live and work around the Killeen area.
Like the pile idea. Sell small piles, large piles and REALLY BIG piles.
Hal
Like the pile idea. Sell small piles, large piles and REALLY BIG piles.
Hal
In states that regulate sales of firewood, almost all require it be sold by the cord or fraction of cord. Rick, PU load, Face Cord, etc are all illegal if challenged in those states.
The only definition I am aware of is:
Rick: any pile of wood one stick deep as long and high as you care to pile it.
Face Cord. 4'x8'x16"
Harry K
The only definition I am aware of is:
Rick: any pile of wood one stick deep as long and high as you care to pile it.
Face Cord. 4'x8'x16"
Harry K
Brush Stomper
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Wolfcsm
Southwest of Abilene,Texas. Born and raised here and still here.
Mesquite wood is marketed about any and every way.Like you say big pile,small pile,also cord half cord and now the grocery stores sell "bundles" which is 3 or so logs in a little bundle. Goes for $4 or $5.Then there are the bags of smoking chips for cooking.
It goes on & on.
Southwest of Abilene,Texas. Born and raised here and still here.
Mesquite wood is marketed about any and every way.Like you say big pile,small pile,also cord half cord and now the grocery stores sell "bundles" which is 3 or so logs in a little bundle. Goes for $4 or $5.Then there are the bags of smoking chips for cooking.
It goes on & on.
I'd earlier forgotten this link to an online dictionary for Webster's take on the word (while there, plug in "cord" too): http://www.dict.org/bin/Dict?Form=Dict2&Database=*&Query=rick
Fish
Tree Freak
Why would any state regulate the sale of firewood? To keep
people from cutting up and selling their own property? Ky.
has no such nonsense. They focus on our huge reefer crop
though. I thought this was a free country!
Car inspections? Nah!
people from cutting up and selling their own property? Ky.
has no such nonsense. They focus on our huge reefer crop
though. I thought this was a free country!
Car inspections? Nah!
My2cents
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Fish, Very simply put a "rick" is not a standard unit of measure.
It is a pile of wood some one is selling. 1 Rick = a variable quanity of wood. Its just logical to assign diamensions to an item. Theres a $$ value assigned to a certain volume of wood. Just as there a BTU value. Certain States have laws on this to protect the consumer.
It is a pile of wood some one is selling. 1 Rick = a variable quanity of wood. Its just logical to assign diamensions to an item. Theres a $$ value assigned to a certain volume of wood. Just as there a BTU value. Certain States have laws on this to protect the consumer.
johncinco
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As standard as a bunch
Around here A rick is a standard measurement . It is 1/3 of a cord, or 4' high x 8' x 16" usually, unless the person buying wants 14" logs to fit in one of those rinky dink stoves. I deliver ricks for $70 and a full cord for $195. I just saw an ad for $65 for a cord, called and asked the guy what exactly he was selling and he swears it is a full cord. He must like making $2 an hour or something. I bet when it arrives it is a little shy. I always make sure I have more than what is agreed on, whether rick or cord. Keeps people happy and buying again, and I dont need an argument in someones yard aying I shorted them. I have had the guy come out with a tape measure more than once. We have some serious dutcheys in W MI.
Around here A rick is a standard measurement . It is 1/3 of a cord, or 4' high x 8' x 16" usually, unless the person buying wants 14" logs to fit in one of those rinky dink stoves. I deliver ricks for $70 and a full cord for $195. I just saw an ad for $65 for a cord, called and asked the guy what exactly he was selling and he swears it is a full cord. He must like making $2 an hour or something. I bet when it arrives it is a little shy. I always make sure I have more than what is agreed on, whether rick or cord. Keeps people happy and buying again, and I dont need an argument in someones yard aying I shorted them. I have had the guy come out with a tape measure more than once. We have some serious dutcheys in W MI.
Newfie
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In Mass, firewood must be legally sold or advertised in cubic feet. All "legal" sales must be accompanied by an appopriate bill of sale.
But what percentage of people sell firewood "legally"?
"I always make sure I have more than what is agreed on"
Me too, cheap insurance against jerks.
But what percentage of people sell firewood "legally"?
"I always make sure I have more than what is agreed on"
Me too, cheap insurance against jerks.
Fish
Tree Freak
States that have laws regulating firewood sales just baffle me.
Protect the consumer? You have to have a lawyer and police
presence at a yard sale? Business permit?
Wood around here is just sold by the truckload. Big or small.
Level with the bed, or heaping. Break out a tape measure and
a calculator, and folks around here get a little edgy. They would
assume you were gay or something.
Protect the consumer? You have to have a lawyer and police
presence at a yard sale? Business permit?
Wood around here is just sold by the truckload. Big or small.
Level with the bed, or heaping. Break out a tape measure and
a calculator, and folks around here get a little edgy. They would
assume you were gay or something.
