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    Criagslist post, any idea what's going on here?

    My guess is that these are cutoffs from baseball bat blanks (yes, they make 'em from maple - those are the bats you see shatter, ash bats generally...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I never use firestarters. I tie several newspaper notes (better than crumpled paper) and use about a half dozen or so pieces of kindling (mill ends...
    Post by: bdog, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    to cover or not

    I keep the tops and maybe the top foot on each side covered to help the rain run down the sides w/o getting into the wood.
    Post by: bdog, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Hopwallop, Not sure how large your first fire was, but I made sure that each break-in fire was a little hotter than the one before. Three fires did...
    Post by: bdog, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul Rockland Thermometer Question

    If it were me, I would leave the heatilator in for now and see if it helps. I love trying to squeeze every bit of heat I can ot of a load of wood....
    Post by: bdog, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    please dont flame me for buying junk but...........

    There must be air control. I copied the following right from the manual (available online at the manufacturers web site): Lighting 1) Open draft...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Where to stack...

    Alder seasons quick, but if I remember right from when I had some many years ago, it does soak up water pretty easy, so keep it off the ground with a...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Maple?

    Is it free? If so, then it is good. Now there are varying degrees of good. Sugar maple is very good, silver maple is fairly good. The rest fall...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    WhAT do you use for kindling?

    Mostly use lumber scraps (untreated of course) from a local mill and building sites. Just split it with a hand axe and keep it in the garage in...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Woodheat, Interesting fix. I've played around with the blower speed on my unit and it does not appear to really make much of a difference on the...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Split size

    I usually try to have a mix of sizes, up to maybe 8" square on end. If I have a lot of branches and tree top sections in the 2" to 3" range then I...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Any suggestions on moving these rounds

    I do the same as Bigg Redd, starter cuts then split 'em with wedges. It will go pretty quick.
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    tree tops worth it?

    I would definitetly pull out at least a few loads. Anything larger than 2" would be good, and I think you'll be surprised as to how much wood there...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    I have not tried the razor blade method to clean the glass, worried about scratching, etc. What I do is when the glass is coll, I take a small...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    jotul rockland 550 or vt casting montpelier

    I can't comment on the VC, but I have a Rockland and absolutely love it (as does my wife). We have a nearly 3,000 SF 2 story house, and even burning...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Fellow Rockland Owners: I copied the following from the Rockland owners manual: Blower Settings / Air Control Use the following guide for best...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    Just a quick update - Been burning the Rockalnd the last week or so, mostly first thing in AM and then overnight. Overall, VERY happy with the...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Do you de-bark?

    de-barking - sometimes I'd kinda like to do that to my dog - just kidding if the bark falls off, then it is debarked, otherwise bark stays on, too...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    How should I cut wood?

    Cut 'em in half, it's a real pain to store all the stubs and chunks.
    Post by: bdog, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Things you have learned...

    Good topic... 1) Good saw - well maintained is a must, easier and safer 2) Saftey gear - a must, helmet, chaps, face screen, earmuffs, gloves and...
    Post by: bdog, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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