An easy guide to all you need to know about wood burning stoves. Using a wood burning stove effectively is both an art and a science. In this friendly, comprehensive guide, chartered forester and woodfuel expert Will Rolls talks the reader through the theory and practice of getting the best results from their stove. From finding the fuel and seasoning it, to lighting the stove and operating it cleanly, this book describes the best techniques for looking after your log stove. The Log Book covers log suppliers, avoiding too much smoke and ash, checking fuel quality and picking the best wood for your fire. This second edition includes revisions and expanded information including: . A guide to choosing a stove . Information on accessories such as heat fans and temperature gauges . Tips for cleaning stove glass . Uses for wood ash AUTHOR: Will Rolls spends a lot of time dealing with things relating to trees, fire and sustainability (not necessarily in that order). He started out studying forestry at university, and then branched out into related subjects such a social forestry and biomass fuels. He lives in Sheffield with his wife and family where he runs a forestry and biomass consultancy, and is studying part time for a masters in sustainability. If you give him a woodland to play in and a stick to poke things with, then he'll be pretty satisfied with life.
