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Just reloaded. Small load of medium oak split at the back a smaller maple split on the raked coals and a large oak chunk diagonally across the top. Unless its teens or single digits I reload at 250 STT. When its colder 300-350.
Just reloaded. Small load of medium oak split at the back a smaller maple split on the raked coals and a large oak chunk diagonally across the top. Unless its teens or single digits I reload at 250 STT. When its colder 300-350.
Nice load of mixed hardwoods in and off, fan on high to play catchup. Lit it off with the plumbers torch and some cart junk. 7” fluff to contend with, orange k handled it well.
First real load is about half done. Pine, aspen and black ash. Was a little more patient with getting it going good before shutting the doors and didn't smoke the glass...