Wood Burner problems

[Normsthename]

I tried the stove today with the baffle plate fitted, and it burns even better with that fitted!
I also scrounged a 7" disc of 4mm stainless Steel to weld to my Hob so it will fit the kettle.
It was the perfect size and it had been laser cut so was a perfect circle.
I TIG Welded it onto the existing plate on the hob.
After firing up the fire I put the filled kettle onto it, and 20 minutes later the kettle was whistling
To save even more money, instead of cooking my sandwiches in the usual electric sandwich maker, I toasted them with the door open using some stainless Steel TIG welding rods as a makeshift toasting fork
Only took about 30 seocnds to toast each side, thats more electricity saved!
Just need to paint it black now, which I will do in a week or so when I am certain all the original paint has burned off

Andy

 

[runnach]

To save even more money, instead of cooking my sandwiches in the usual electric sandwich maker, I toasted them with the door open using some stainless Steel TIG welding rods as a makeshift toasting fork
Only took about 30 seocnds to toast each side, thats more electricity saved!

Norm, you're really a closet jock aint you

 

[Normsthename]

Norm, you're really a closet jock aint you

No, I'm just becoming an Eco Warrior!

Andy

 

[pidgeon chit welder]

Norm ,
May I suggest a full wrap around stood off heat shield possibly made of expamet on the lower part of the outside chimney flue for at black hot it will still melt nylon clothing ( and your pussy if too close )

 

[Normsthename]

for at black hot it will still melt nylon clothing

It was black tube that I used, that is not the heat causing that!
Not a bad idea though, I will see what I can scrounge
P.S I don't own a cat.........

Andy

 

[MrFluffy]

i've read that said by a few people on here regarding these home made stoves. that being the case, how come most "proper" wood stoves have the vents under the grate?

Its "cool wall" technology, they draw cool fresh air in from the bottom, and duct it towards the top where its needed close to the door openings. This curtain of incoming air passing up to where it is needed helps prevent sooting and creasote of the door/door glass etc so your not cleaning the glass every five minutes when burning.