| Steel
Drum Wood Stove 101 |
| (click
on images for larger views) |
| |
We
started with two steel drums and a kit purchased from Northern
Tool. The kit is about $40. Fires were set in the drums to
burn off any remnants of debris & paint. Holes were then cut
out for the chimney, chute and door. The lids of the drums need
to be facing what will be the back of the stove. The legs and
supports are then attached. |
|
| Chimney hole |
| |
Another
fire is set and allowed to burn off any additional traces of toxic
materials from drums. |
|
| Flew
and collar |
|
The
logic of this design is simple. While fires burn in the
bottom drum, heat is allowed to collect in the upper drum
- ultilizing as much of the heat as possible |
|
|
|
The
interior is then lined with fire bricks. A mesh steel plate is
also required. It needs to rest on the bricks about 7-8"
from the bootom of the drum. This allows the fire to recieve good
airflow for effecient burning. More bricks are placed on either
side of the plate. |
|
Louis
and Casey adding fire bricks |
|
|
|
A
chimney is attached and fire chualk is used around all
bolts, joints and cut out areas. The bottom lid reattached,
and BOOM - wood burning stove. Instant warm faeries -
just add wood. |
|
| |
|
|
