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Re: RMH burn data post.

This is cool. Since I've never experienced an RMH first hand before it's enlightening to a degree. I assume the time between the third burn and 24 hours later was varying degrees of comfortable.

It would be further enlightening to know what the rate of cool down looked like. So for example another temp measurement at T+3 hours, and T+6 hours, etc. I am not trying to pressure you to do that, but just stating that's where my curiosity is.

Also, where is the thermometer in relation to the RMH? I understand the Red Cabin has a pretty small footprint, but even then... location matters.

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L. Johnson wrote:Re: RMH burn data post.

This is cool. Since I've never experienced an RMH first hand before it's enlightening to a degree. I assume the time between the third burn and 24 hours later was varying degrees of comfortable.

It would be further enlightening to know what the rate of cool down looked like. So for example another temp measurement at T+3 hours, and T+6 hours, etc. I am not trying to pressure you to do that, but just stating that's where my curiosity is.

Also, where is the thermometer in relation to the RMH? I understand the Red Cabin has a pretty small footprint, but even then... location matters.



That was one of my biggest RMH questions and still is - how does one Tune the mass and radiant heat to the space around it for maximum comfort.  Well, comfort is heavily subjective and miles of kindling will vary greatly based upon it.  I think there's a lot of math and material science involved in cornering these questions with consistency. It's likely someone is saying right now that they already have - lol

The thermometer is on the opposite wall and a bit further towards the door to the cabin.

I believe the rate of thermal dissipation was around 2° an hour - worst case scenario.  There would be a significant stall in the first 6 hours due to the time of the day( Ambient and inside diff).  

If someone were living In that space there would be more material things to act as thermal mass but they might also be opening and closing the door much more so it easily gets unreasonable to predict all the variables.  

An RMH unexamined isn't worth firing.



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If someone were living In that space there would be more material things to act as thermal mass but they might also be opening and closing the door much more so it easily gets unreasonable to predict all the variables.  


That is the advantage of a mass heater; when you open the door the heated air escapes but the mass keeps on radiating heat which you feel and it still feels warm even with the cooler air.
Suggest you put a thermometer on top of the mass to register the temperature of the radiating surface.  The thermometer on the wall is registering  the absorbing surface. Air temperature would need to be shielded from both sources..
Amazon has 2 recording thermometers for $26 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872X4H4J/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_73?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&th=1

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No sun, no sawmill - another variable hindering our lumber cranking capabilities.
No sun, no sawmill - another variable hindering our lumber cranking capabilities.
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looking pretty nice after a coarse of 3/8"x4"x12' taken.
looking pretty nice after a coarse of 3/8"x4"x12' taken.
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this layer of lumber was littered with knots and anybody who does this enough knows that's not good. What's the clearest conifer?
this layer of lumber was littered with knots and anybody who does this enough knows that's not good. What's the clearest conifer?
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Happy Thanksgiving!  Here's a couple windows into ours here at WL.

Btw After a pretty good day in the kitchen, I realized how few pictures I ended up taking but I think whatever I missed, Stephen and Fred probably caught.  Either way, thanks for checking in and checking out our Thanksgiving.
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Let the cooking began! Seems like pretty soon after I woke up ( around 9) the majority of us were beginning to find our way in the kitchen.
Let the cooking began! Seems like pretty soon after I woke up ( around 9) the majority of us were beginning to find our way in the kitchen.
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One if things u wanted to take a stab at was a scratch built apple pie, no short cuts taken.
One of the things I wanted to take a stab at was a scratch built apple pie, no short cuts taken.
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dinner is almost served and it's an impressive spread.
Dinner is almost served and it's an impressive spread.
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Unfortunately I didn't get a pic of the sausage stuffing I made for us omnivores but here's my apple and peach mango pies.
Unfortunately I didn't get a pic of the sausage stuffing(it looked like stuffing..) but here's my apple and peach mango pies.

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Wood Shop Batch Box Rocket Mass Heater
Wood Shop Batch Box Rocket Mass Heater
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Wooden box day had me trying some basic box joints.
Wooden box day had me trying some basic box joints.
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I winged the first box joints.
I winged the first box joints.
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The other two crews were busy on there box projects.
The other two crews were busy on there box projects.
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I made a template tool for the second box.
I made a template tool for the second box.
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I deliberated about trying to join the bottom as well and decide to go for it. unfortunately time was short and I'll have to update the finished box another day.
I deliberated about trying to join the bottom as well and decide to go for it. unfortunately time was short and I'll have to update the finished box another day.

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day's are better when they start with cake.
days are better when they start with cake.
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an update after box day on Friday, plenty of room to improvement but it's holding together for a first try.
an update after box day on Friday, plenty of room for improvement but it's holding together for a first try.
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Don't think I mentioned this was fresh milled 3/8. It reminede me of something between ice sculpting and carpentry.
I don't think I mentioned this was fresh milled 3/8. It acts like something i would imagine being between ice sculpting and carpentry.
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Pine, dug fir, spruce.. its all fairly soft and hardwoods are hard to find here. As a stark and ironic contrast this available black locust is closer in density to the local rock.
Pine, dug fir, spruce.. its all fairly soft and hardwoods are hard to find here. As a stark and ironic contrast this available black locust is closer in density to the local rock.
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the joinery project gave a real appreciation for when the a chisel is the Best tool for the job. Time to make a mallet.
the joinery project gave me a real appreciation for when a chisel is the best tool for the job. Time to make a mallet.

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Don't think I mentioned this was fresh milled 3/8. It reminede me of something between ice sculpting and carpentry.

Fresh milled wood shrinks so it may tighten the joinery.

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Hans Quistorff wrote:

Don't think I mentioned this was fresh milled 3/8. It reminede me of something between ice sculpting and carpentry.

Fresh milled wood shrinks so it may tighten the joinery.



Indeed, it was more of an exercise and experiment than a carpentry project for me. The possibility it will turn out to be something exceptional is always the goal.

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they're basic but sturdy
they're basic but sturdy
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two handles and three mellet heads - next step is fitting them
two handles and three mellet heads - next step is fitting them
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This ones rough but it still fits good enough for the project to function as a tape measure box
This ones rough but it still fits good enough for the project to function as a tape measure box
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time to chisel in a place for the handle.
time to chisel in a place for the handle.
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One handle and two more mallet heads to learn on. Overall, maybe more fun than spoon carving.
One handle and two more mallet heads to learn on. Overall, maybe more fun than spoon carving.

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