Garage and road project

[Sir Henry]

Today was the first day I could use a fire in the shop. It produces an amazing amount of heat but also “burns” through the wood supply.

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I’m learning how much I can choke it off. Here the breathing vent is open.

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This one is almost closed as is the first one after I took the picture.

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It’s 39F out and 66F inside after two hours of a roaring fire. I just now choked it down.

[Mags]

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I’m learning how much I can choke it off....
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That's what's nice about having a stove with a glass window. The choke can be adjusted down until you see some blue in the flame. Without a window ya gotta listen for the whistle. Once you get a good fire going, you choke down until the air flow produces a faint whistle sound. Not too soon or you risk snuffing the fire or having a slow cool burn that produces a lot of creosote. You might find it a little bit of a challenge to get that whistle having two choke knobs to fiddle with.

[Sir Henry]

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I’m learning how much I can choke it off....
...

That's what's nice about having a stove with a glass window. The choke can be adjusted down until you see some blue in the flame. Without a window ya gotta listen for the whistle. Once you get a good fire going, you choke down until the air flow produces a faint whistle sound. Not too soon or you risk snuffing the fire or having a slow cool burn that produces a lot of creosote. You might find it a little bit of a challenge to get that whistle having two choke knobs to fiddle with.

I’ve found everything you say to be true. I can’t hear a whistle choked down but do hear a roar when it’s not. Surprisingly I adjust it by sound.

[Mags]

.. Surprisingly I adjust it by sound.

You got it then.

[Sir Henry]

I’ve had several fires now and it’s simple and easy to regulate it. I’ve also added a sofa, loveseat and recliner all used and garage grade.

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I threw a pizza in the oven in the house and walked it up to the shop to watch The Virginian.

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[markiver54]

Looks awesome Gene. Wish I was there enjoying the ambiance with you!

[Sir Henry]

Looks awesome Gene. Wish I was there enjoying the ambiance with you!

You are welcome anytime.

[Sir Henry]

It’s above freezing so I’m heating the shed and working on the end wall panels.

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I’ll really be glad when this project is completed and I can do something besides work on it. I’ve barely shot in the last two months and when I do I’m just going through the motions.

[markiver54]

I see Barney's keeping you company.

[Sir Henry]

The new garage/shop/hangout is working out great.

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The van is under cover.

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And so is the Outback. The garage was so full before the Outback wouldn’t fit and the van is too high.

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