My cat gets hottest with the draft fully closed. As I open the draft, the flames increase consuming the smoke. My cat peaks at ~1500F. Keystone....
^ Could very well be the problem^ The stove isn't getting hot (wood, operator, install) or he's used to a red hot pre EPA. No stove ran at a...
I've burn it. No problems.
I haven't seen it here. Have never heard it either. Not surprised though.
The old timers tell me, it was often used for cook stoves back in the day. Medium BTU, easily split to size, readily available, etc.
I agree with the math/physics of cold wood vs room temp wood, but I don't see the difference in real life experience. There are BTU's involved in...
Not in my experience. As long as your stove is controllable.
It's good stuff. Tons of BTUs. You'll often see it referred to as Hedge on the forum.
The screen will be cold. Regardless of flue temp. Enlarge or delete.
Great idea Backwoods Savage
If this description/view is from inside the house, it's a right swing.
Open the door. Put your butt against the hinges. If the door swings to your left, it's a left swing door. Right=right.
[IMG] I'd suggest a 4wd for any smaller tractor with a loader. With any weight on the front (forks or bucket), especially on a grade, they are...
Welcome jeffneds It should draw fine. What's the new stove?
One of my posts from Nov 2014 Standing Dead Red Oak 16" DBH, I think it died three years ago. Most of the top has fallen out. A split from the...
WSW
We had one of those when I was a young teenager. My 100lb backside struggled with it but my 200lb older brother could swing it effectively.
As a precaution or to control the draft? x2
With the bypass open, on a reload. You're right, cat stoves are a different ballgame. Soapstone on top of that. Crossed my mind after posting.
