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We help Upstate NY landowners manage their woods with purpose — offering selective hardwood logging, premium firewood, custom lumber, and unique live edge slabs. Local, experienced, and fully insured.

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Rooted in the Woods of Upstate New York

We’re a selective-cut logging company focused on improving the long-term health and value of local hardwood forests. Using our experience and a commitment to sustainability, we help landowners cut smart — removing mature or declining trees while protecting the future of the lot.

We also produce high-quality split firewood, log loads, and custom lumber, and live edge slabs using wood that would otherwise go to waste.

Why Landowners Trust Us:

  • Ranked #1 for Firewood in Utica–Rome area — as featured by Big Frog 104 and YellowPages

  • utilize selective cut hardwood logging techniques

  • Built on long-term relationships, not one-time jobs

  • Here to steward your woods for future generations

  • Supplying live edge slabs and custom-cut lumber from local hardwoods

  • A local team with deep roots in Upstate New York

Woodlot Wisdom

Insights and tips for landowners and loggers — from managing your hardwood lot and planning a selective cut, to getting the most out of your firewood, slabs, and custom-cut lumber. Whether you’re harvesting, heating, or building, we’re here to help you make the most of your woods.

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Lumber Buying Basics: Understanding 4/4, Board Feet, and Wood Grades

If you’ve ever browsed hardwood lumber or talked to a sawyer and felt like they were speaking a different language — you’re not alone. Terms like “4/4 rough,” “S2S,” and “FAS” can seem confusing at first, but they’re part of a standardized system that helps buyers and sellers understand exactly what kind of wood is being offered.

This guide breaks it down so you can make informed decisions whether you're building furniture, crafting cutting boards, or just getting into woodworking.

Firewood Myths Busted: Bark, Bugs, and Burn Time

There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to firewood — from how it should look to what it should contain. At Grabeldinger Firewood, we hear these same myths come up time and again. Let’s set the record straight.

What to Expect When We Deliver Firewood

When you order firewood from Grabeldinger Firewood, we want the experience to be simple, efficient, and reliable. Whether you're heating a home, fueling a campfire, or stocking up for winter, here’s exactly what you can expect when we pull into your driveway.

How We Scale Logs: Understanding the Doyle and International ¼” Rules

If you’ve ever wondered how we determine how many board feet are in a log, you’re not alone. Log scaling is both an art and a science — and knowing the method used helps you understand what you're getting when selling or buying logs. At Grabeldinger Firewood, we primarily use the Doyle Rule, the standard for most local mills. We only use the International ¼” Rule for high-value veneer logs sold to international buyers.