No customers, just family and friends who use what we can’t eat. Mostly foam cartons around here these days.
I agree, chips would be much better. I’ll save some when I’m cutting firewood for sure. I have lots of paper hence trying that first. The shredder...
We have chickens so I’m always running out of egg containers...
[IMG] The Dixie cup method is my favorite by far. Discovered it helps to let the wax cool a bit to help the paper pack a little tighter. I think...
Tried compressing the waxed paper shreds into a billet via 2” PVC conduit. SPECTACULAR failure. The loading and packing process went well but the...
Finally got around to a prototype with some shredded paper and old candles. The paper didn’t “clump” at all like I thought it would. I ended up...
FHC20 is no longer working...
Does your floor float or is it secured to the posts?
I’ve used 1/4 of a Supercedar in the Jotul F118CB the past two mornings. Could probably get by with 1/8. These really are the standard to beat....
Masonry heaters are a different beast. Build 1, 2, or 3 fires a day and let them burn out. The goal is to burn the wood to coals then close the...
I’m imagining using a Crock Pot to melt wax and keep adding paper shreds until it barely holds together then doling them out with a cookie...
Supercedars arrived yesterday. They’ve definitely set the bar. Planning to try a home version with wax and shredded paper sometime this season to...
I’ll give these all a good run then see what I can DIY. Rutlands barely got me going tonight. Not enough surface area.
Ordered an 8 pack to start with. Thanks for the code, saved 40%!
Indeed, Eric at Solid Rock Masonry is an artist.
Have you ever tried shredded paper in place of wood chips in your homemade fire starters?
Tried Fatwood tonight. Two sticks did a nice job. [IMG] [IMG]
Better shot of the heater with holiday decor. [ATTACH]
You’re seeing through. Masonry heater is freestanding with doors on two sides.
Picked up some fat wood and Rutland fire starters while I was out today. If we ever get the swag shop up I’d like to buy some FHC Supercedars....