My downstairs stove is multi-fuel. I burn either wood or coal in it. Wood when I need quick, hot fires to warm up a cold house. Coal when I...
Daytime highs are in the high 40s to low 50s, overnight lows are in the upper 30s. I'm still burnig shoulder season chunks & uglies. Can't pack...
I have 1,800 sf 1950's ranch. Wall insulation is original, attic is r-30. With temps in the normal winter range for this area (daytime highs in...
The magnetic properties are most affected by the levels of chromium and nickel as well as the amount of cold working. In most cases the magnetic...
Steel: [IMG] Cast-iron: [ATTACH] As said earlier steel is usually flat sheets welded together and cast-iron is ornate sheets bolted together....
If that one is yours then this one is mine ;) . [IMG] I have a hard enough time keeping them up-right, never mind trying to make them pretty....
What about us guys that are still young enough to hand split? KaptJaq
I have twin 11 y.o boys. One is interested in power equipment and just about any type of tools. The other has his mother's fear of anything...
There were and are some great foundries in Vermont & New Hampshire. Some are gone, others are struggling, and some still do excellent custom...
They are a good company BUT there are some great artisan foundries in this country. Some of them are struggling and an order from...
The plunge cuts burn slower, lower, & longer. Air via the side vents make them burn hotter & faster. Some come with a wick and a little starter...
Sorry, original image got corrupted. They wanted $10 each at the supermarket. [IMG] KaptJaq
So far this year about a cord, half chunks and shoulder stuff and half good stuff. I lit the stove during an early cold spell and once the genie...
Chech with the pre-fab's manufacturer. Some are certified for certian inserts, others are not. For a free standing stove in that spot it is...
For those of you that don't know where these charts are: Firewood Resources: http://firewoodresource.com/firewood-btu-ratings/ Chimney Sweeps...
Jeff, Let him get in the house and see what is there before telling him what can't be done. A decent mason can work wonders if the flue is in...
Was it "Pate de lapine a l anciennes terrine"? [IMG] Usually served with a brown sauce... KaptJaq
By "They can offer advice... " I meant the guys here on Firewood Hoarders. Sorry, I could have pharased it better. The OP should get some...
Easiest way to get cast-iron doors and the chimney up to speed would be an insert. It will also make the fireplace an efficient heater. During...
Urban & suburban trees that are near structures or have been repeatedly trimmed can twist and turn like a corkscrew. Another benefit they have is...
