Makes sense considering what I see in western MA. Most of the land here was cleared for farming in the 1700-1900's. Not a lot of old growth until...
One bite at a time. Looks like a good haul for a hot day.
Very good! Hickory is rare in my neck of the woods, too. I got one big three stemmed monster a few years ago, burned like coal. All that's left...
The horizontal run will be pitched at 1/2" per foot, but won't be too long. With rear heat shield kit installed, clearance to combustibles is just...
Despite not being future proof, we're actually going straight out the wall off the back of the stove. I hope the IS treats us well, because it's...
NFPA code and the Supervent PDF are exactly what I need - thank you! Duly noted as well on Champion vs Supervent - I actually had an order...
New Ideal Steel should be ready in a couple weeks, and I'm having a little trouble finding a contractor (story of my life) to put in a chimney....
As a guy who tends to be very impatient with fine work, such as keeping a good angle on saw teeth :) I like to touch up my chain every time I fill...
Doing it right! Looks great, bandit.
Nice job, and even more special with stone from your own spot.
In my neck of the woods, maples and poplar are the healthiest, most prolific trees going. My town in particular is also loaded with ash, but the...
Seasoned fries! Best way to eat em. That looks like a bear to split. Hydraulic assist is great.
Part one done. Frame for the main hearth pad is done. It's 48x42, framed with 2x8, 11" on center, 3 /4" plywood on top, which will get two sheets...
Thanks! Might just have to borrow this design. Have to see what sort of lumber I can scrounge up!
That looks great! Nice job. Looks like it belongs there. I bet Mrs Two Socks likes your decorative cookie. I know Mrs Papi loves to decorate with...
Those racks look pretty fine, bear! I'm thinking a woodshed or two are in order, with plans to cut my wood consumption in half or better. Trying...
90s here again. Seems like it's been this way since June. I'll take it though - switching to an inside wood burning appliance means I need these...
We do a big Thanksgiving and a little Christmas at our house and always turn up the heat for guests. We turn up when Mom comes over, too. She's...
Our first house, now a rental, was gas heat with old school cast iron radiators. Thermostat stayed at 58, and while we weren't especially warm, it...
Made some decisions over the last few days. We'll build the pad from 2x10for a final height of about 12". 12x24 slate tile for the pad, airstone...
