The Art of the Wood Cookstove

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December/January 2004
By John Gulland 
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However, I did encounter a few problems. In addition to the difficulties of running this wood-burning experiment inside my house, the stove also caused some resistance from my home insurance company. The modifications to the original stove rendered void its safety certification, along with its close clearances and warranty. Only my experience and credentials as a wood-heat specialist convinced the insurer that the stove did not pose an additional fire risk. Also, the stove isn’t as ugly as it could have been, but it definitely lacks the charm and nostalgia of a traditional wood cookstove.

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I don’t recommend trying to build your own stove because for most people the benefits would not be worth the hassle, but I was encouraged by the fact that I was able to build a cleaner-burning, more-efficient wood cookstove. My hope is that my stove will inspire some enterprising stove manufacturer to build a cookstove that is specially designed for use in modern houses. — John Gulland

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  • janet 2/22/2007 10:04:11 PM

    I have used a wood cookstove since 1972. It has been the Joy of
    our kitchen We love the warmth and the food cooked on it. It
    doesn't just cook our food, it simmers it with love. I also have an
    electric stove for summer but, much prefer to cook on the wood
    stove. The reason that I found your site is that my stove top has
    spills and spots and I want to know the most effective way to clean
    it. I don't want it like new, just clean and tidy looking.
    thankyou, jan
    MOTHERE EARTH NEWS RESPONDS:
    You can learn how to refurbish an old cook stove by reading the
    following archived article from our web site:


    http://www.motherearthnews.com/Homesteading-and-Self-Reliance/1979-09-01/Wood-Burner-Restoration.aspx

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