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RC Maple
12-04-2011, 07:38 PM
I'm just about done building my sugar shack. Besides scraps of 2x4's and 2x6's - mostly untreated kiln dried stuff, I have plywood, OSB and the t1-11 siding that could all be cut up and burned in my barrel evaporator (cut small of course). Most of it has been kept dry and with a little time and a table saw the siding, plywood, and OSB could be cut to nice size for burning. My question - is there anything to be careful of when burning these - is this a good idea? I thought I could use it up this way instead of hauling it to the dump.

Flat Lander Sugaring
12-04-2011, 08:17 PM
the only thing i wouldnt burn is pressure treated stuff

gmcooper
12-04-2011, 09:17 PM
I burn a small amout of plywood scrap now and then. Just mix it in with other wood and you'll be fine.

wiam
12-04-2011, 09:31 PM
I would not burn anything with glue in it when I am making food.

KenWP
12-04-2011, 10:15 PM
The wood works great for making syrup.I even burn it in the house.I bring home a lot of pallets that are made with a weird sort of plywood and end up burning a lot of it. The fire is so hot any glue would be gone in seconds and it is actually deemed safe for humans or we couldn't build houses with it.

RC Maple
12-05-2011, 08:05 AM
I was thinking out of all of them the OSB would have the most glue but I have very little of that. I was concerned about causing problems with the stack or chimney, but it doesn't sound like anyone is reporting problems with that. Thanks for the replies.