Small Masonry Heater for our timberframe

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[quantumofconscience]

He said upper bell, so this is almost certainly the design... as follows: There are two heating chambers, the firebox and then the upper bell. The firebox is 18 to 24 inches high (a simple box) and is "mostly closed off" at the top, only allowing a full brick OPEN to let the gasses into the next box, or upper bell. This is shown at 13:55 (the angled bricks layer to support the next row of bricks making the "roof" of bricks separating the bells, and the finished result at 14:30 where the gasses toward the back are allowed to pass into the second box or bell via an open space of one brick. Now, this stove may be SO SMALL the second bell may simply be the same design as the fire chamber (box closed off to one brick to trap gasses for a second or two, if the space in the second box allows.... the upper box would have a chimney or riser that begins toward the bottom of the second box and the entire top of the upper box could then be closed off with bricks or "sealed." This would trap hot gasses and draw gasses toward the bottom of the bell trapping the hot gasses for a few seconds in the second box before they could exit out. The idea behind these stoves is not for the gasses to flow in a straight line up the chimney and out quickly, but to trap the hot gasses, at least for a second or two, in each bell. This heats up the bricks and the bricks radiate heat for 4 to 6 hours after the fire is out. The downside to this stove is, it takes over an hour to start heating the house. It takes a long time for the bricks to absorb heat and radiate it out.

[debralegorreta]

Russian masonry heater, Korean wooden floor without nails, Japanese timber frame . . . the power of diversity. Slava Mr. Chickadee.

[barkebaat]

30:20 - Charles contemplating the meaning of life: Winter is coming. Windowsill getting a bit draughty... I think I'll move closer to the new fire place he's built for me. Having a good coat of fur is nice, but a toasting fire is also good. I wonder if there's any food soon ?

[thouartit]

came across recipe for forge cement in the 70's from library of congress book from around 1890's.
3-2-1 ~ sand, cement, fire clay.
Cast my forge w/ recipe and burned tons of coke and green coal for 30 years with it and stood up to heat and moisture like a champ. I am sure it would work with masonry stove.

[geoffrey]

Looks amazing. Love the woodworking! For anyone watching, don't forget to turn on CC for commentaries.

[omphaloskeptic]

Very cool video; thank you Josh! Reminded me of growing up in my grandfather's household. He was a journeyman mason/bricklayer who made a living maintaining the ovens at Alcoa's plant in western Pa.. Spent many an hour mixing, toting and watching a master mason do all kinds of brickwork and fireplaces on his many 'side jobs'. A quiet man who was a master at his trade!

[nottees]

A happy cat is the seal of approval we all need to see at the end of our projects.

[leehenry]

As always, you demonstrate such skill and mastery. My father was a bricklayer, and I worked alongside of him on many weekends when I was a child. Even now, I see the same skill and mastery in your work. Thank you!

[hatedcritic]

Your cinematographer really got some good shots there with the red cement dye. Those were some very striking images and well composed as well. What a great project to show just before it starts to get cold.

[angelanelajuly]

I just watched from foundation to heater. I'm a boat builder, fiberglass and just did a job for a bunch of Koa and silk oak. Enough for a small house. This wood was half my pay. Being good with my hands, I want to build a tiny home. Thanks 🙏

[jpsimon]

Hey, this is kind of random, but my wife insisted I mentioned it to you. One of our dogs, Scusi, a Cane Corso, is absolutely smitten with your videos. She shows no signs of recognizing any other imagery on the television, not even bothered by squirrels or birds. She's also dumb as a bag of hammers. Whenever one of your videos comes on, I call her. When she was a tiny puppy, she showed an absolute fascination with your videos. She is now coming up on three, rarely gets up from sleeping for anything. When this video started, I called out as usual, Scusi, Mr Chickadee is on! She comes running every time. Jumps up on the bed and watches your videos beginning to end. She is a very tense and neurotic creature, but your videos are some kind of balm, she is never calmer. I don't know what you should do with this information, but I thought you might like to know

[jessicat]

This is really nice, and I am always wowed by what you do no matter what it is! My father was a mason, and there is something soothing about watching this. I am more familiar with contraflow masonry heaters (Finnish, Swedish). Some of the masonry heater guys will help you with information for DIY for free, because they regret that most of their clients are moneyed.

[Doxymeister]

Well done. Total ASMR for those appreciating skills of "the old ways", even if I don't understand the technical details of why you did each step the way you did. And of course, no video is complete without cameos by Charles. Send our regards to the missus and to Charles of course.

[ThisIsMyAlaska]

I got up at 5 am this morning, made a cup of coffee, and watched your video. I loved it. Keep up the good work my friends. I will be following your progress. Peace.

[timcoombe]

I’m sure Charles thinks he’s worth it, but seems like a lot of work to keep a cat warm!
As ever, beautiful work. I admire your unhurried patience. Thanks for sharing.

[markv]

Nice workmanship sir. The double skin Russian masonry heater is a genius design, I hope Charles the cat approves ✔

[Chr.U.Cas]

Dear Mr. Chickadee.
👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always (work and video). You fabricated a piece of art again and as always! Congrats!
As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you (humans, animals and plants).

[paulmachak]

Thank you for another very well made vid. Excellent videography and editing. I appreciate no distracting public domain muzak, no click bait, no pathetic attempt to be humorous.

[vladabocanek]

Dear Mr. Chickadee, this stove looks very nice, as probubly everything, You've made. Would You be so kind and share some drawings of it with us?

[nathanwooler]

a wheelbarrow full (almost) of Perlite! I've never seen such a thing! Haha
I have been enjoying your videos lately and following along with your build. Thanks!