Holzhaufen: A Guide to Stacking Wood in a Woodpile

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Set and level the pole.
Set and level the pole.
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The finished holzhaufen: a work of art!
The finished holzhaufen: a work of art!
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Align each log.
Align each log.
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Add more courses.
Add more courses.
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Lay the foundation.
Lay the foundation.
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Complete the circle.
Complete the circle.
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Place the stringers.
Place the stringers.
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Finish the top of the roof.
Finish the top of the roof.
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Keep building.
Keep building.
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"Shingle" the roof

Easy to erect, space efficient, and a joy to behold. Is
this the ultimate woodpile?
 

“Every man,” wrote Thoreau, “looks at his woodpile with a
kind of affection.” Well, maybe so, but some woodpiles

  • Published on Nov 1, 1986
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