This is an interesting idea. Please let us know how it works out.

Irving: do these burn well? I mean, are they even close to the burn rate of pine logs/split wood? I cut and split a shit-ton of wood every year. The pressing thing looks easier on the back if I can only get enough junk mail delivered (no leaves or grass up here, just pine needles).

Even if it just supplements the firewood supply it would be cool. And if they start easier than wood, that's a plus too.