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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482   
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[quote="Silver Back"]I seem to remember a similar thread on here about preparing a burning wood. It helpfully recommended this book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/085705...&psc=1 This is a great book, really brings out the scandi which is somewhere in us all! Particularly interesting is the way they light fires, for years i always started from the base, bit of news paper kindling and stuff, wait for it to get going and then lay some logs coal jeatlogs whatever. BUT they suggest stacking logs in neat rows two or three layers up on the grate and lighting a small fire on top, controversial i know!!!! 
It does work, needs dry wood, which is a must, but essentially the cinders and embers drop through the gaps and ignites the fire then it gradually burns top/middle down. I guess it probably stems from the desire to not have to work the fire too much ie its loaded and burns for hours. Dry wood is a must, i like Beech or birch but im not fussy just depends on what i can get hold of. Also bring your logs in a day or two before hand, even if seasoned and under cover outside they will still be damp. |
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26th Nov 2021 10:09am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
 Click image to enlarge great for making kinder ling from logs natural firelighter Lekto wood fuel https://www.lektowoodfuels.co.uk/?gclid=Cj...HcQAvD_BwE |
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26th Nov 2021 10:44am |
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| Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482
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I like that good find
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26th Nov 2021 10:53am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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This is a list of the
Click image to enlarge best and not so good wood to burn For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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26th Nov 2021 12:30pm |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296 
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I’ve managed to find a local supplier of well seasoned ash (local woodland cemetery believe it or not).
We’re getting a moisture meter to check it’s all suitably dry. I’ve also ordered a Gränsfors Bruk hatchet for making kindling! 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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26th Nov 2021 11:18pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8025  
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Moisture meter? I wouldn't worry on that too much.
Next will be nice husky 346xp and a tractor powered log splitter! Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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27th Nov 2021 7:46am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4209 
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Bloody glad of ours this morning. Powers been off since the early hours due to Storm Arwen and it's freezing. I don't use it a lot but it has been a great back up for when there's power cuts over the years. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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27th Nov 2021 10:07am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Buy a pair of welding gauntlets to help load the wood and place it exactly where you want. A pair of these and a good fireside tool set are my essentials.
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27th Nov 2021 10:46am |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278 
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... and my twp pence worth.
Had a new log burner fitted two years ago but initially the results were poor. The fire was not drawing too well after lighting and it was rather smokey. The fault was the chimney was not high enough and the top of the roof was shading the chimney top when the wind was blowing in certain directions. The fix was to add a metre of chimney - after that all was OK. Click image to enlarge Log wise, as a norm we order kiln dried had woods but of late I've been installing some 500+ tanalised round fencing stakes and on average had to cut a foot off them. Those cut offs have been been great on the fire, burning quicker but still giving out plenty of heat and not smoking the glass. Oh .. and keeping the glass clean ... we don't any chemicals, we simply use the burnt ash on a damp cloth or piece of kitchen roll. HTH John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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27th Nov 2021 4:02pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287 
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When you are ready to up your wood game: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lars-myt...782066620/ WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm. |
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27th Nov 2021 4:35pm |
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| scotty38 Member Since: 21 May 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 571  
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Good book that, had my copy a few years now
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27th Nov 2021 10:12pm |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296
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Click image to enlarge Here it is! Struggling to maintain a consistent temperature, but sure I’ll get the hang of it soon. I know storing combustibles next to it is a no no, but they’re not touching and the logs are only getting slightly warm (the sides and back appear to be well insulated). 2011 CSW XS 90 |
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29th Nov 2021 9:06pm |
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| Chopperone Member Since: 13 Nov 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 396
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How are you getting on with your Hunter?
We use to have one ( not the same as yours)- it was only useful as an anchor. Zero control over heat , a pig to light & forever chucking wood on it. Swapped it for a Clearview; best thing l ever did. Hunters are just not airtight IMHO. Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful. |
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4th Jan 2022 10:38pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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How are measuring that? A magnetic stove thermometer like this will provide an easy indication Click image to enlarge |
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