Eating Alfresco

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It was the old one in the house that had a crack in it so it was time for a new one your know what women are like for something new in the living room.

 

It's jotul ( maybe spelling) so it is from over that way I'm sure

 

I loved it when it was in ....side loader and the logs could be pretty long too.

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Its norwegian then so not far out lol

 

Very nice piece mate nice to see its still in use.....

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Its norwegian then so not far out lol

 

Very nice piece mate nice to see its still in use.....

 

...................... just got to get the rust off now

[gonetoearth 5,144]

. Me fire pit

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image.jpg. Me fire pit

 

Very nice GTE..............I like that bench too

[gonetoearth 5,144]

which one

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That one.............

 

 

and that one ........Did you make them your self ?

[gonetoearth 5,144]

That one.............

 

 

and that one ........Did you make them your self ?

 

. Yeh. Lol. They breed

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If your having a BBQ make sure you use local made stuff. Burns hotter, lights easier and helps keep a roof over my head (not that I'm ever in the house if I can help it).

Thats something I've always fancied a go at....................................what timber is the best ?

I mainly use over stood hazel that has been coppiced to bring it back into rotation. I've used most types of hardwood and all seem to work. If I'm cutting and the wood won't make 2.3m it's 'waste' so keep it for charcoal.

 

The best stuff is about 3 to 4" diameter in the round. That way you don't have to split it just cut to length and there's less waste on the burn as there's no edges to catch.

 

You want to be driving the moisture and impurities out the wood to leave pure carbon by burning some of the wood, but you need to get the balance right. Get it wrong you've either got a bin full of ash or a bin full of 'brown ends' that aren't quite charcoal and are no good to sell as they still burn with a flame.

 

It's one of those things you learn by doing it. I worked with other coppicers on there burns for a few seasons before my first solo burn. My kiln is 6' and takes roughly 18-24 hours from lighting to shutting down. This all depends on the wind, moisture in the air, wood type, wood size, kiln site. It's all about reading the smoke.

 

I've never tried it but seen some plans for a mini kiln using a 45 gallon metal drum if you look up charcoal making online I'm sure you'll find some ideas.

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If your having a BBQ make sure you use local made stuff. Burns hotter, lights easier and helps keep a roof over my head (not that I'm ever in the house if I can help it).

Thats something I've always fancied a go at....................................what timber is the best ?

I mainly use over stood hazel that has been coppiced to bring it back into rotation. I've used most types of hardwood and all seem to work. If I'm cutting and the wood won't make 2.3m it's 'waste' so keep it for charcoal.

The best stuff is about 3 to 4" diameter in the round. That way you don't have to split it just cut to length and there's less waste on the burn as there's no edges to catch.

You want to be driving the moisture and impurities out the wood to leave pure carbon by burning some of the wood, but you need to get the balance right. Get it wrong you've either got a bin full of ash or a bin full of 'brown ends' that aren't quite charcoal and are no good to sell as they still burn with a flame.

It's one of those things you learn by doing it. I worked with other coppicers on there burns for a few seasons before my first solo burn. My kiln is 6' and takes roughly 18-24 hours from lighting to shutting down. This all depends on the wind, moisture in the air, wood type, wood size, kiln site. It's all about reading the smoke.

I've never tried it but seen some plans for a mini kiln using a 45 gallon metal drum if you look up charcoal making online I'm sure you'll find some ideas.

. I bought a load at wood fest. Burns much better Edited April 14, 2014 by gonetoearth

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brilliant thread THL!

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I have quite a few jobs that are two day contracts and it makes economical sense to pitch a tent and stay overnight rather than travel back and fore ... I do enjoy cooking on the back of the truck with a mug of wine and plenty of piece and quiet .......

Them stoves are wank. Especially in winter. I had you down as a hex man

Fukc the hexi smelly horrible things ... A peak stove is the way forward I just didn't have any fuel for mine ... Actually must get some in ..........

 

What, the coleman petrol jobs? Ive had two burst into flames, the generator pipe blocks, so you give it more pressure, then wallop, its fire squirting everywhere! Funny when its someone else though

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I have quite a few jobs that are two day contracts and it makes economical sense to pitch a tent and stay overnight rather than travel back and fore ... I do enjoy cooking on the back of the truck with a mug of wine and plenty of piece and quiet .......

Them stoves are wank. Especially in winter. I had you down as a hex man

Fukc the hexi smelly horrible things ... A peak stove is the way forward I just didn't have any fuel for mine ... Actually must get some in ..........

 

What, the coleman petrol jobs? Ive had two burst into flames, the generator pipe blocks, so you give it more pressure, then wallop, its fire squirting everywhere! Funny when its someone else though

 

 

That can't be much fun in the tent or bivvy bob

[bobcullen79 1,495]

 

 

 

 

I have quite a few jobs that are two day contracts and it makes economical sense to pitch a tent and stay overnight rather than travel back and fore ... I do enjoy cooking on the back of the truck with a mug of wine and plenty of piece and quiet .......

Them stoves are wank. Especially in winter. I had you down as a hex man

Fukc the hexi smelly horrible things ... A peak stove is the way forward I just didn't have any fuel for mine ... Actually must get some in ..........

 

What, the coleman petrol jobs? Ive had two burst into flames, the generator pipe blocks, so you give it more pressure, then wallop, its fire squirting everywhere! Funny when its someone else though

 

 

That can't be much fun in the tent or bivvy bob

 

I normally just fish all year round under a brolly. Just boot it away. Must be a common problem as you see it from other anglers across the lake, 4ft high pulsing flames Got a tiny gas job now, fits in your pocket. It was getting silly, £20 a throw for a new generator pipe.

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I have quite a few jobs that are two day contracts and it makes economical sense to pitch a tent and stay overnight rather than travel back and fore ... I do enjoy cooking on the back of the truck with a mug of wine and plenty of piece and quiet .......

 

Them stoves are wank. Especially in winter. I had you down as a hex man

Fukc the hexi smelly horrible things ... A peak stove is the way forward I just didn't have any fuel for mine ... Actually must get some in ..........

What, the coleman petrol jobs? Ive had two burst into flames, the generator pipe blocks, so you give it more pressure, then wallop, its fire squirting everywhere! Funny when its someone else though

That can't be much fun in the tent or bivvy bob

I normally just fish all year round under a brolly. Just boot it away. Must be a common problem as you see it from other anglers across the lake, 4ft high pulsing flames Got a tiny gas job now, fits in your pocket. It was getting silly, £20 a throw for a new generator pipe.

Fukcing amateurs lol ...........