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Caleb's Bootcamp Experience (BRK)

 
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Brk 213
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The "best roof ever", might be an overstatement but in a pinch and without the materials or time to make the permanent roof, it works.
The "best roof ever", might be an overstatement but in a pinch and without the materials or time to make the permanent roof, it works.
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There's a lot of ways to build a gate out of sticks but only a few ways that last - here's what we were replacing.
There's a lot of ways to build a gate out of sticks but only a few ways that last - here's what we were replacing.
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A different approach that lands somewhere in the problematic range but also a major improvement, comparatively speaking.
A different approach that lands somewhere in the problematic range but also a major improvement, comparatively speaking.
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it's needs optimization but it'll keep deer out and didn't require much hardware, it's biggest advantage.
it's needs optimization but it'll keep deer out and didn't require much hardware, it's biggest advantage.
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I reasonably nice day for this.
I reasonably nice day for this.
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all bucked, split and stored.
all bucked, split and stored.

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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BRK 214
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Not a big picture but the gist is we moved some major logs around I the AM so we can mill them soon.
Not a big picture but the gist is we moved some major logs around I the AM so we can mill them soon.
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Some mech fun in the PM changing out a starter.
Some mech fun in the PM changing out a starter.
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Stephen going ham and getting that chunk of steel and copper out like he's done it once or twice.
Stephen going ham and getting that chunk of steel and copper out like he's done it once or twice.
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The replacement right back in, for the win. Our ol' fire truck kicks it over another day or better yet, many.
The replacement right back in, for the win. Our ol' fire truck kicks it over another day or better yet, many.

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Bleating Roaring n Kooing 215

Well ya see, it all started with 4 inches of fresh snow on a crisp November day - and then it turned out to be a completely uneventful routine boot day..

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Bushcraft roof buying us some time and keeping the new snow out like I'd hoped it would.
Bushcraft roof buying us some time and keeping the new snow out like I'd hoped it would.
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Stephen and me ran up to the lab in the latter half of the AM to clear the roads. I grabbed some dead standing while Steve ran the tractor in this scenic yet frigid winter wonderland.
Stephen and me ran up to the lab in the latter half of the AM to clear the roads. I grabbed some dead standing while Steve ran the tractor in this scenic yet frigid winter wonderland.
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Our new boot Daniel, Grey and I breaking out the skillmill. Always something to learn and figure out with our magnificent milling machine. .
Our new boot Daniel, Grey and I breaking out the skillmill. Always something to learn and figure out with our magnificent milling machine. .
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A little ripping with the chainsaw to accommodate the mill constraints.
A little ripping with the chainsaw to accommodate the mill constraints.

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BRK 216

There's going to be a lot of pictures in this one and as is science they are all pretty boring to behold but the object is not shock n awe but my redneck flavor of scientific rigor.  

The red cabin is a very small building measuring about 8x20 with about an R20 rock wool insulation walls, floor and ceiling.  

The numbers in the pictures and descriptions were not achieved with a drag race pace but a somewhat casual approach as I had other projects elsewhere.  My objective here is to give a realistic sense for what was achieved with the current  RMH configuration and include a more strict respect for time, fuel and floor space.

I ran into some issues with uploading more pictures yesterday, so I'm editing them in now.

I've also edited the dimensions of the wood feed in the RMH and the red cabin floor plan to be exact.

I don't intend for this brk post to clear up every or any blurred metric and nuance with regards to using this specific RMH or any other for central heating.  I think there are many who are better suited to that than I.  My main obective was to ring out some extra info from a fairly routine and banal task and allow clever, insightful people to chew the meat and spit the bones.   Thanks    





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Grey and Daniel applied the finish coat of plaster cob to smooth some.rough edges and dress it up
Grey and Daniel applied the finish coat of plaster cob to smooth some rough edges and dress it up
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the wood feed is about 7" x7"
the wood feed is 5.5"x5.5"x16"
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I think it safe to say that nobody living in a building is going to start there heat at 17 or ever let it get down that low.
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I added closer to a full load this time.
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The first burn is going to take the longest but as the temp differential increases, so does the draw.
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Most foks will not wait for this complete of a burn to add more kindling.
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final burn and the RMH is in full rocket mode, blow torch engaged.
final burn and the RMH is in full rocket mode, blow torch engaged.
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With a normal winter temp difference of at least 50-60 degrees from inside to outdoor temp everything heats up faster. This is a worst case scenario.
With a normal winter temp difference of at least 50-60 degrees from inside to outdoor temp everything heats up faster. This is a worst case scenario.
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The main point of heat loss or fresh air - whichever angle you prefer to look at it.
The main point of heat loss or fresh air - whichever angle you prefer to look at it.
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outside was 0 or below for most of the night
outside was 0 or below for most of the night

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 as is science they are all pretty boring to behold but the object is not shock n awe but my redneck flavor of scientific rigor.  


So the observation seems to be how much a couple of burns can raise the temperature in the room.   That would have mostly come from the air heated by the barrel and radiation from the barrel.  The mass heating question is how much did the temperature rise in the mass and how long and well did the mass keep the temperature up.

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BRK 217

A couple highlights from the other day that didn't make it in.
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cutting the curtains for the mezzanine in the shop.
cutting the curtains for the mezzanine in the shop.
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Skippy the Chrimas elf, just tryying to fix the gate.
Skippy the Chrimas elf, just tryying to fix the gate.
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My ol' pal the elm, enjoying its new location.
My ol' pal the elm, enjoying its new location.
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Good stuff
Good stuff

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And there's the highlights of my day, I hope you enjoyed them and had one even better.


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The only thing better to a cat than a box is breakfast - combine the two and this is the madness that ensues.
The only thing better to a cat than a box is breakfast - combine the two and this is the madness that ensues.
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Greg n me spent the AM doing our best to dial in our beloved prototype sawmill for some much needed project material.
Greg n me spent the AM doing our best to dial in our beloved prototype sawmill for some much needed project material.
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There weren't many vectors of optimization considering the hour of others time poured into this machine but I knew these rollers could be adjusted. So I did and it helped for a cut or two.
There weren't many vectors of optimization considering the hour of others time poured into this machine but I knew these rollers could be adjusted. So I did and it helped for a cut or two.
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welp ya don't see that everyday. Finally found evidence of someone having a bit if fun. Im impressed by Its complete lack of deformation.
welp ya don't see that everyday. Finally found evidence of someone having a bit if fun. Im impressed by Its complete lack of deformation.
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a .22 from probably 20 years ago, judging by where we found it in the tree.
a .22 from probably 20 years ago, judging by where we found it in the tree.

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I came across one or two slugs in wood as well up there, certainly was a practice range back in the day!

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Mark Brunnr wrote:I came across one or two slugs in wood as well up there, certainly was a practice range back in the day!



Hah, yeah im surprised with the amount of felling, bucking n milling i've done that this is my first.  Maybe a bit of tunnel vision while I'm doing that stuff and not looking for shiny things.

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Brk 219





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Back at the sawmill this AM with the mission to make it work. These carriage adjustment washers were where we made progress today.
Back at the sawmill this AM with the mission to make it work. These carriage adjustment washers were where we made progress today.
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At one point the blade seemed inclined to fallow grains and knots instead of maintaining a plane. 90° was left out, so we made a catch.
At one point the blade seemed inclined to fallow grains and knots instead of maintaining a plane. 90° was left out, so we made a catch.
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ripping 2x4's relatively smoothly now.
ripping 2x4's relatively smoothly now.
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the skillmill that's tests one's will but im
We'll be back at it tomorrow to grow the lumber stack.

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