Small things matter

Wood stoves, pellets and other bio-fuels
Stan
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Robert Murray Smith makes a rocket stove for £20. Just see it go!

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I do like watching his videos if not just for his enthusiasm !

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I really enjoyed that video. A happy chappy. Wouldn't mind building one of those.
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Out at a mates new house doing some clearance work with him. He won't take any money for the wood so I'm keeping a tally of it and once done I'll leave an envelope in the garage beside his toolbox and run away. :lol:
You can squeeze a lot into a little transit connect! Pics are of pre and post, 1 load. Got about triple the bottom picture to process and collect. Storage may have to become inventive!
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That will keep you busy for a day or so splitting- lovely stuff!

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Moxi wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:30 pm That will keep you busy for a day or so splitting- lovely stuff!

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Cheers Moxi, going to let it airdry for a few months. Still in accumulation mode!
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Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
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The real economy Joe. Direct reward for your labour. Very satisfying - plus you’ll enjoy it several times over.
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Bugtownboy wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:57 pm The real economy Joe. Direct reward for your labour. Very satisfying - plus you’ll enjoy it several times over.
On the drive home this afternoon I passed at least 20 WT's all working, the sun was shining, the fields were green and classic fm was playing. Van was light at the front and I was driving nice and slow, epic! :)
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Slow living ;)

Enough don’t/can’t/won’t appreciate it. Glad you’re able too.

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Joeboy wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:42 pm
Moxi wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:30 pm That will keep you busy for a day or so splitting- lovely stuff!
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Cheers Moxi, going to let it airdry for a few months. Still in accumulation mode!
Does it split easier when it's green? Certainly sawing with a bow-saw is easier - even if you use the (different) correct blade for dry/hardwood when it's not.
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