The Woodburners Encyclopedia

[Todd67]

This book is a great resource for anyone who burns wood. It really gets into the science of using "wood as energy" as stated on the cover of the book. I have no ties to the author or publishing company. The copy I have appears to be the 5th edition from October 1977. The author is Jay Shelton for section 1, and Andrew B. Shapiro for sections 2 & 3.

 

[Ctwoodtick]

This book is a great resource for anyone who burns wood. It really gets into the science of using "wood as energy" as stated on the cover of the book. I have no ties to the author or publishing company. The copy I have appears to be the 5th edition from October 1977. The author is Jay Shelton for section 1, and Andrew B. Shapiro for sections 2 & 3.

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Thanks, I just bought a copy on amazon- will be looking forward to reading it.

 

[Todd67]

You will gain more knowledge about heating with wood than you ever thought possible.

 

[webfish]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0915248085/?tag=hearthamazon-20

 

[Todd67]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0915248085/?tag=hearthamazon-20

Webfish, have you read this book yet?

 

[webfish]

Webfish, have you read this book yet?

I have not , I have a couple others though.

 

[Todd67]

I have not , I have a couple others though.

I was most surprised by the scientific research and data that is put into this encyclopedia. I wasn't expecting that at all.

 

[xman23]

I'd don't think there's much I need to learn. But for anyone that's fairly new to this it's a resource for some knowledge. Or just spend some time here and question the seasoned pro's.

 

[Todd67]

It's not about what we "need" to learn. I've learned all I "need" to know from several generations of wood burners. This book isn't just geared for new wood burners. It's for anyone who isn't affraid to learn what they don't yet know

 

[EODMSgt]

This book is a great resource for anyone who burns wood. It really gets into the science of using "wood as energy" as stated on the cover of the book. I have no ties to the author or publishing company. The copy I have appears to be the 5th edition from October 1977. The author is Jay Shelton for section 1, and Andrew B. Shapiro for sections 2 & 3.

Thanks for the info. Always good to have new reading material. Been burning for a long time but still enjoy reading about it.
Here are a few I keep around:

 

[FTG-05]

Thanks for the info. Always good to have new reading material. Been burning for a long time but still enjoy reading about it.
Here are a few I keep around:

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I bought and read the middle one back in the early 80's when I bought my first wood stove. Absent the out of date wood stove design material (no EPA-rated stoves then), it's a very good read IMO.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0878572414/?tag=hearthamazon-20

 

[Todd67]

Thanks for posting pics of those books, EODMSgt! Gives me some other books to look for

 

[EODMSgt]

Thanks for posting pics of those books, EODMSgt! Gives me some other books to look for

Glad to be of assistance. I ordered a copy Woodburner's Encyclopedia based on your recommendation.

 

[Todd67]

Glad to be of assistance. I ordered a copy Woodburner's Encyclopedia based on your recommendation.

I hope you like the book. Here is a pic of the table of contents

 

[begreen]

Good resource. I go back and reread this on occasion and always learn something new, or get reminded of something I have forgotten.

 

[Todd67]

Good resource. I go back and reread this on occasion and always learn something new, or get reminded of something I have forgotten.

There's no way I can remember everything I read the first time, especially with books like this one. Full of useful information, and backed up by scientific studies & research.