The Woodburner's Companion (Book Review)

[Stax]

Anybody read this book? At 155 pages, it was rather a quick read. Read more like a history book. Dirk Thomas the author, a chimney sweep and New England woodburner for more than 30 years tells the story. Should have purchased the book before joining here a little more than a year ago because much of what I learned about wood, stoves and chimneys, I've already learned here.

On page 158, beneath recommended internet sources is...you got it...hearth.com.!

 

[keninmich]

I saw this book for sale at an antique dealers store i was in a few days ago ( they sell new stuff too obviously ).

I think i may go back there and pick it up.

 

[Todd]

Yep, good book, read it a few years ago.

 

[fossil]

Yeah, I have that book. Read it about 4 years ago or so. Not sure I came away with any profound new insights, but I enjoyed the book nonetheless. Rick

 

[BlankBlankBlank]

Found that book in the public library stacks a year ago. Glanced at it and re-shelved. A few days ago, I reserved it. This time I'll give it a read.

 

[bpm44]

I've got a copy and found it to be an enjoyable read. Nothing earth shattering, but it was a good preseason "fix" a few years ago.

Even if you know most of the info it's always interesting to read someone elses way of putting it together.

 

[Stax]

How about some books you guys have read related to wood burning?

 

[Vic99]

Backyard Lumberjack. Frank & Stephen Philbrick

Father and son from Massachusetts. Great read, and good info on cutting, splitting, burning, and lumberjack competitions.

(broken link removed to http://www.storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781580176347)

 

[Stax]

Vic, I was just discussing that over in the woodshed. Check out the commentary.

 

[jharkin]

Looks like my house on the cover. Guess that means I should read it...

 

[Stax]

Holy crap it does!

 

[ScotO]

Looks like my house on the cover. Guess that means I should read it...

wow it looks EXACTLY like yer house!!