fixing my exploding woodburner

[@HanZie82]

Oh man the subtitles (CC) was amazing. Made the video to a highly entertaining one! Thanks.

[@Saxonx500]

As a retired fire safety inspector that whole set up gives me the heebie geebies especially that fire door and stacked rubbish.....how you haven't lost everything before now is mind boggling.....great job though!

[@calholli]

Yeah.. The false beliefs of a fire inspector have never helped anyone. I'm sure you ruined a lot lives along the way though... Good job

[@Saxonx500]

😂 obviously you have had a visit and they didn’t like what they saw ….

[@calholli]

@@Saxonx500 Nah.. I built houses and metal buildings for over a decade. Inspectors only come around to try to stick people with something, to justify their jobs, it's path3tic.. I never had any issues, but I seen it all around me. The extra needless cost that comes with bureaucracy and red tape is astonishing. This is why we can't even build high speed rail in this country; is because of people like you, who don't understand what your job is there to do. When people get put into powerful positions, it always corrupts them.. and you stay blind to it. I bet you are oblivious to all the lives you've ruined over the years. It doesn't even cross your mind. "The road to h3ll is paved with good intentions" --

[@markchisholm2657]

The rattling is known as 'Panting' in large boilers. Basically, the furnace uses all of the air available and then pulls a partial vacuum which then pulls in a gob of air and the cycle continues.

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

So, besides rebuilding the entire wood burner he could've just increased the air inlet size? Or, not that easy?

[@samuelmellars7855]

​@@TheyForcedMyHandLE If I had to guess, adding more air to the original stove would have lead to it burning faster and faster, until it was "panting" again, but burning more fuel while doing it. Or more air would lead to the fire just burning hotter and hotter until it either overheated the workshop or set the place on fire

[@SNIPERL0V3]

Ty for the awnser

[@hipairbrush1053]

Good post my friend. That's really good to know. Seems like you could put a one way valve the would let the vacuum suck open the valve to let air in, and stop that from happening.

[@airdrop1670]

I had coal boilers do this when the front door was opened , it would start huffing , a bit scary to say the least , it would be caused by stirring up the coal and releasing gases causing a sucking of air then a flash burn . Shutting the door would bring control back . I've seen pictures of this type of stove that was used during the big lumber cuts in early America , all that saw dust helped heat buildings at the mills .

[@bentop9282]

im here for the subtitles

[@marshallsuber3346]

They are the best!

[@presidentjoethudbrandon7074]

Giggity

[@pharaon6718]

Its too smal font

[@Tinatortoise]

I watched you making your sawdust pooper this morning and KZbin decided I might like to see more. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and reading, I'll be back. I am glad you had knee pads in your not pants pockets x

[@markallinson4935]

They are classic "Fine callibration" was my personal favourite!

[@sebw.4939]

How many professions do you have? 1. wood worker 2. metal worker 3. furnace maker 4. chimney sweeper 5. electronics technician 6. camera man 7. cutter 8. media producer 9. this space is meant to be filled by you Awesome man, awesome!

[@cncworkshopsuk1104]

Woofing is what's happening there. Same thing happens with room sealed fan assisted gas boilers when they ignite with a thump. It's caused by a lack of air, or rather a lack of oxygen to feed the level of combustion. When some of the sawdust falls down, the sudden increase in temperature ignites the secondary gasses being given off by the wood. That rapidly uses up the available oxygen and if the air supply can't keep up with it then it creates a vacuum which pulls air back down the chimney. When the air drawn down the chimney hits the fuel it reignites and the process repeats. Woodburners really need a throat plate in the chimney to balance the in/out. Makes them more efficient too as the higher temperature will allow the secondary combustion of the gasses. That spanner idea was awesome. Now i need to create a need for one.

[@carlrambow1277]

how do you install a throat plate in the chimney? ive only ever had my outdoor furnace woof a few times in the past 8 years but im curious about any improvement i can make.

[@lewis24666]

The fire is not drawing air down the chimney causing the puffs of smoke in to the room. Only atmospheric conditions will cause the chimney to work backwards. I agree the problem is not enough oxygen to ignight the gasses of combustion (normaly it goes up the chimney and knowone notices) but when you get sudden ignitions, well gasses, confined space = explosion. A lot of stoves have a Terchary air vent to constantly supply a small amount of oxygen over the top of the fire. Normaly some kind of tube with several holes. It will allso will improve efficiency.

[@cncworkshopsuk1104]

@@lewis24666 The fire will draw air down the chimney regardless of atmospheric conditions if a vacuum is created and you have the situation i described above.

[@frankiez7414]

Lots of differing opinions here. I think just avoiding messing around with explosive dusts in the first place unless you really understand it. As a firefighter(not an inspector) we even didn't really know the full complexities of fire, dusts, gases, air, lel,uel and ideal mixtures, etc. Huge explosions can occur given the right conditions and maybe he was lucky that these conditions never just quite occurred.

[@paulfasciano963]

So, a 13,000 Pound turntable got me here a few weeks ago and your never ending adventures keep me coming back. You, sir, are one clever, talented, funny man. Keep up the...well, just keep it up. Thanks.

[@justincredible1724]

Legit what brought me here as well

[@-abacchus]

@@justincredible1724 Ditto, me too..!

[@Tony-pk6ql]

Same with me. In fact after watching the 13,000 Pound turntable I ran out and bought a new turntable myself. Been playing all my old vinyl from the 80's.

[@justincredible1724]

@@Tony-pk6ql I’ve had one of them all in one players and slowly rebuilding my collection

[@Butlerbob]

Yes me too!!! wonderful jobs he's doing, I love these kind of craftsmen

[@DarrenMalin]

I love the fact the fireplace was half blocking the emergence exist in the old instillation, I do not know why but that makes me smile :) great job on the rebuild I really enjoy your videos. Thank you Sir :)

[@dieterjosef]

It's great to see someone do so many different things (woodworking, improving an oven, building a CNC machine and doing some electrical work...) and doing it right, not just "somehow".

[@52memor]

BEST THING FOR CLEANING THE GLASS believe it or not forget fancy expensive cleaners its "TEA" cuts straight through burnt on smoke. Used this non abrasive solution for nearly fifty years. Great vid

[@thorstenwolters9025]

Don't worry about the exploding oven. The emergency exit is protected behind bars .

[@pharaon6718]

I just saw that 😂😂😂

[@leitheoleu5451]

lmao

[@sheronmartin4586]

Is there anything you can’t do, and do it better than most anyone else anywhere? I’m totally in awe of your many skills. Watch every video so I can marvel at your work. Thank you for many hours of learning.

[@SilverMosico]

3 years late to this video...(random KZbin suggestion) but what started as watching for interesting background noise while working... the captions made me laugh so much. I had to subscribe.

[@bulletbegone355]

Good show! Jolly good show! you have an incinerator for small things also. Be careful with the cresote.

[@jongmassey]

putting an exploding wood stove in the way of a fire exit is a particularly nice touch! ;)

[@Sci-Fi_Quizshow]

In just a few words: Bloody amazing! Love the atmosphere and the annotations. Worth every minutes to watch. Keep them coming pal!

[@A_S_M_R]

Blocking a fire door with a dangerous wood burner...the very epitome of lunatic British eccentricity!

[@melanisticmandalorian]

Eccentric is you are rich. Batshit crazy if poor.

[@TheyCallMeScifi]

@@melanisticmandalorian "normal" if from Florida

[@SparkWah]

I thought that was quite an Irish thing to do. We love that shit. Adds a sense of invigorating danger to the escape from a burning building scenario.

[@jsullivan05]

Saw Dust mixed with a small amount of wax, paraffin is best but bees wax works too, load up a metal mold of some sort and use a press to press it into super dense blocks, the wax keeps it together and makes it burn nice and slow, you can break them up too if you want them to burn more easily and faster. It's what i've been doing with my saw dust, shavings, and chips for years now.

[@wilhallman2890]

oh nice, I was thinking he should make pellets, but this is probably much better

[@Platypus_Warrior]

@@wilhallman2890 Yes ! Any for of compacting the wood dust is fine. Antic Windmills could explode because of flour dust. Any solid flammable compound should never be in a dust form. Just like flammable gases or vapors, this is a huge hazard ! Manage the wood dust please, this is dangerous ! Merry christmas

[@teebu]

7 months later, he's done it.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

@@teebu Yes I saw that 2 minutes after this video. I also left a comment on that last one but we are only two to get what I meant now haha

[@TheNormndee]

The meticulous precision of your highly calibrated adjustment tools is incredible! LOL!!!!

[@htimsid]

I found this video on 25th December 2024. It is the perfect Christmas present! Armchair, warm clothes, big mug of tea, chocolate, NYW at work...and I did not know that Daimler-Benz made wood-burning furnace. Vrolijke Kerst allemaal!

[@SparkWah]

Is there anything this lad can’t do 😂 I thought I was a jack of all trades but u put me to shame brother. Love ur channel

[@314n04et]

As they say: a talented person is talented in everything.

[@paulwhitemore2020]

Are there no end to your talents? Another great vid thanks, you never cease to amaze me with your never ending skills. Thanks again keep up the great work and keep us mere mortals entertained and informed!

[@billbaker9623]

Came for the skill, stayed for the humor. Dad always said, "Don't force it just get a bigger hammer!" Great content.

[@NickBFlair]

My Dad called it "Brute force, scientifically applied".

[@horatiohornblower868]

We call it the Neanderthal way.

[@paulosborne6517]

The precision application of brute force... With the right size 'persuader', of course.

[@markmiwurdz202]

Ah yes. The trusty "vernier hammer". Never fails.........

[@zzota]

If you can't fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem.

[@vulgivagu]

Had one of these in my woodwork shop, they are brilliantly economical. Mine was the same shape but I used a cavity twice the size, just use a bigger pipe and reduce the air flow. Never had a problem. Always kept the oak chips for the local fish smoker and got a load smoked salmon or trout as payment ! You are a fantastic craftsman.

[@aucuneexpertise9805]

I really enjoyed the high tech calibration tool :) Nice job, cheers.

[@RayMrRobert]

Welding. Woodwork. Cabinet crafting, electronics. Is there anything I left out?

[@haroldchoate7497]

Thank you for sharing this tour. I’m amazed at both the amount and quality of work it shows. This is one of the most educational, entertaining channels on KZbin. Happy New Year!

[@carolinehawkins1105]

I used to use up the dry sawdust by putting it onto the fire when the fire was going well, just a shovelful at a time at the side, not on top. It always slowly burnt, eked out the firewood and also meant not wasting it. Thats a great-looking stove.

[@LukeyHear]

That trick with the bent washers to hold the glass is excellent.

[@robynw6307]

Love your sense of humour. Had me chuckling to myself over and over.

[@josemanon6295]

Great!! Indispensable "calibration tools" but remember "what welding warps, welding unwarps", applying some welds, or heat spots, to "counter" deformations. Liked and suscribed!

[@stevejohnson1685]

While the burning sawdust was pulsating, all I could think about was the explosion at a grain elevator in Chicago in 1935 that killed six people and injured another 38. (No, I wasn't around then, but in the '50's - '80's my father worked just down the street from the location, so I saw the rebuilt silos frequently). Almost any powder suspended in the air will be explosive.

[@billh230]

Mythbusters proved that danger when they got a dustball of powdered coffee creamer to go up in a rather spectacular fashion.

[@tonydization]

Yeah was thinking the same, tiny particle size of the fuel maybe re-combusting at a critical temperature.

[@alaric_]

When i was a kid we used to collect this one certain pollen from a "flower", although actually it was more like a stalk or something. When we had enough, we packed some of it into a straw and blow it into a campfire. Nice flames and sparks! :) Yeah, we had to invent things to do while we were camping in the lakes as a child but still we never a dull moment, we always had fun things to do. That and the explosion risk in the old grain mills (we ground our own flower up until the early 90's when small farms were killed off) made us understand at early age that enough of any powder in air could be dangerous.

[@clanravencub]

The 'pulsing' is probably deflegrations and their subsequent shockwaves building towards a fine particle / powder explosion.

[@Cent51]

That was my instant thought when he was pouring the sawdust into the furnace, that is fine dust that could go boom with the right ignition source.

[@Ivaneck_]

You are a master in calibration.

[@sehtdragon]

A beautiful piece of work there, sir. Everything that you do is a piece of art. I couldn't help thinking by the end that you could put a kettle on top and make a nice cup of tea... or toast some pikelets on a cold winter day...

[@sarahewitt1226]

Is there nothing you can't do lol ! I find your videos mesmerising , you sir are a genius ! From the way you film your videos to the content it's pure art ! Keep them coming I love them ! 💕

[@Bigjoelifts15]

Stumbled across your channel a week or so ago watched almost all your videos ..well done man ...everything you do .is done to the fullest beautiful to watch big love from Lancashire UK 🇬🇧

[@wayneblocker8058]

Love your sense of humor!

[@MrRcarney2010]

found this by accident at 2am while sat up with toothache as a mechanical engineer I have been sat watching this and they hydraulic press video love it keep it up mate subscribed

[@johnpartridge7623]

You have a finely detailed Calibration device & Technical Eye, very well adjusted 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bill4755]

One of the most entertaining videos you’ve ever made.

[@avago2day]

I could have watched you working on your wood burner for hours, you are a man of many talents.

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.

[@RayMrRobert]

You are so incredibly talented. I’m through almost all your videos and it killing me.

[@torymartinez2439]

man you aint no dumby . you seem to manage that shop well. very nice. the finesse of a true carpenter and persuasive with a hammer. decent welds too

[@bazanderson8283]

excellent video my dude, you are so skilled it really is inspiring to watch + the production value of your videos are excellent. I can't imagine the extra work it must be for you, but I can and do watch them for hours on end, thanks again

[@buyamerican3191]

You sir are a true craftsman! We have a lot in common. If I may, I'm sure by now you have found out that the thin tubing you made your fire grate out of will not last long. Second; if you move your thermal mass away from the stove by a foot or so all around you will enjoy much better heat spread through out the room.

[@Rouverius]

Some are here to watch a build video... And the rest of us are here chortling at the snarky white text. Seriously, glad you got that sorted out.

[@bebel6874]

Good work and humour. Perfect balance.

[@richardsedorski1206]

Wow your knowledge of stuff is just amazing keep up the fab work.👍👍👍

[@wolf34501]

to have a furnace in midle a of a workshop full of dust and wood ; you sir are a true madlad

[@StonyRC]

Excellent work and a beautiful finished result. To be able to see the fire is mesmerising!

[@pakiw2]

on exhaust you need damper for dialling slow burn cycle, its dialled by adjusting intake and damper. otherwise a lot of heat escaping through a pipe. hello from eastern Europe )

[@bushratbeachbum]

Love your work and your style / humour. Nice one.

[@JL-rx6hl]

loved the irony of the fact that your woodburner used to be in front of a fire exit................

[@NoWokeSpeak]

If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer! I would just like to say that as a man in his mid 50's that grew up in the city, this is what was missed by my generation of city denizens. I now live in the country and find myself woefully behind my neighbors because of that lack of tools in my tool belt. I am learning, have a pretty good grasp on wood working and am now looking to expand my basic knowledge to metalworking and welding. I am very grateful to you for these videos and the way you walk us through the project, never over thinking, never over people's heads, just a straight path to solution while showing us that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do these things (even though I have a suspicion that you are one for your day job, as well as a wizard). Thank you for the content, I am truly enjoying your videos, even when you poke fun at us muricans.. lol

[@Biffo1262]

That sort of burner along with Salamanders keeps us guys in business. BTW, that metal gate over your fire exit door defeats the whole point of a panic bar.

[@Volvith]

My welding teacher when we first met him asked: "What are the most important tools to a welder?" 27 wrong answers later he said: "A hammer and a grinder." "Why." _"Well, you're here to learn to weld, so you can't weld for shit."_ Absolute legend of a teacher.

[@squibblez2517]

"A grinder and paint will make you the welder you ain't"

[@cadjs]

Nice work mate. Dave Engels and you in one morning...a great start to Saturday!

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

An idea for you... there are molds you can make where you mix sawdust and water, compress and then dry and you have a brickette you can burn. Good for you, I salute you trying to use everything you have so there is no waste. That is what our grandparents did.

[@retiree1033]

That hydraulic ram at the end might be a clue that he's about to make his own.

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

@@retiree1033 hope he does..Engineers without Borders sows people how to make these all over the world.

[@Scotsborn1314]

great skill and a great sense of humor.....thanks for sharing :)

[@cgoodwin2875]

Nicely done, thanks for the video. I hope their a CO monitor somewhere in the shop - it is pretty much the only safety device I would never be without.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

most detectors won't sound below 50ppm which is an awful lot of carbon monoxide, you could stick your head in a boiler flue and still not hit 50. you're absolutely correct you should fit a detector but also have your workshop regularly inspected by someone with a flue gas analyser to measure ambient levels of co to ensure you aren't subjected to prolonged periods of low level exposure.

[@artmac4556]

Puffing caused because of lack of air in burning chamber, also you use only one set up for your whole welding process, that is why door wont to fix your frame, for dot welding less rod speed, for frame welding less power and rod speed. Good to weld only like an inch on each corner and move to another to spread the heat (that is why metal get twisted). Don`t get me wrong, watching your skills was enjoyable and I`m impressed. Great job + good humor, keep it up!!!

[@SubculturalMoKa]

great little projekt, fun to watch!

[@jimgarrett7078]

Ha!!! We sent a man to the moon and built the SR71 blackbird on the imperial system. Continue on the good work.

[@danstan4554]

I wonder if there is a way to compress the saw dust into some sort of a brick it would be so much easier and less messy, hope somebody with experience knows how to! Awesome video and amazing work, good job!

[@slaplapdog]

Great video, so many great techniques on display. You could put the sawdust in a retort, something simple as a stainless steel stock pot. You'd get energy and charcoal dust out of it.

[@fernandocg7859]

very nice job, now it looks like a hole new woodburner. thanks for sharing

[@nickyork8901]

New Yorkshire welding shop! Really enjoyed this one.

[@LCase-wv4my]

Love it, it's beautiful 👍🏾 Lydia FROM THE UK.

[@harryfatcat]

Nice use of the eyecrometer in straightening that door!

[@beadowarrior]

Just in time for the great British summer! Good job mate

[@thomashiggins4923]

That's another amazing job. But you know, I'd take a guess that you don't have quite the same affinity for metal work that you do for wood work. Thanks again. Tom (I saw you renovating the stairs - brilliant work as well).

[@ÐÞæ]

Russ, is there anything you cannot do? Wow, this is a great job done, looks robust and tough, very well improved. Lovely done and thanks for sharing!

[@blackdaan]

its a great improvement.. air inlet from the bottom. burn better wood. no piles of glowing coal the door, heat goes up. if it smokes, much less chance you get smoke in the room bricks inside, isolating the fire.. higher burning temps = better efficiency.

[@delandbrooks3291]

Nice mods to the stove. Looks like with the pellet maker, you'll have a better deal. The only thing I'm wondering is why you didn't build a draw for the lower door? It would catch most of the ash and be easy to empty. You could even put a sheet metal "Sheetpan" in front so that any ash that dropped would be contained.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

It’s great seeing guys like you on this site because there’s inspiration in every video and a comical side too. Great video mate 👍🏼😉

[@matthewfoster6620]

I look forward to the next chapter, hydraulic sawdust briquette maker!

[@baxterboy23]

Matthew Foster.. Ah right, I was wondering about the hydraulics, good eye mate 👍

[@ARKADAS1965]

Dooooo eeetttttt

[@nickoakley69]

You must be a soothsayer... :¬)

[@prestonlane6253]

Great use of the finely tuned "eyeometer" when you have to go to the calibration tools. :)

[@skeeterb2006]

Gotta love that plasma cutter. It is a VERY useful tool for metalworking.

[@helderlage]

you are a very funny and talented gentleman ... thanks for sharing your videos

[@Nono-hk3is]

I *knew* you were going to call the second hammer the Medium Calibration Tool. Very good.

[@cobberpete1]

Works well. I can feel the radiated heat down here in OZ. 😎 I need it. It is cold tonight ( 10c) . Already suggested below. Sawdust brickets is the next project.

[@stun9771]

….and i thought my welding was bad….!! But boy have I learnt something today…my welding is pretty dam good….👍🏻

[@scottsorby7966]

I saw the ram, the tube and the solid bar, and believe that somebody clever is going to make compressed sawdust logs for the furnace

[@blairleipst4508]

For the fire basket, it might be useful to drill some holes in the bars across the bottom to allow for expansion on the air inside to equalise or they might go bang as they heat up

[@northan77]

Love this vid. How can you go from putting a high polish on a £13 grand record player to bashing the crap out of a metal door? You are my new favourite channel. Cant wait to see more creations

[@KeithOlson]

FWIW, if you replace the bottom of the steel chimney with a refractory brick chimney, you will create a secondary burn chamber where, when it comes up to temperature in 5-10 minutes, all smoke/creosote/etc. entering it will ignite so that none will enter the steel part of the chimney. (Basically, creating a 'rocket mass heater'. You should look that term up to see how to make your burner even *MORE* efficient.) Cheers!

[@joemorganti895]

I have an idea for the sawdust. Sell it to a local auto shop that cannot afford oil dry or pig mats. I used sawdust for oil spills and it's probably the best stuff i've ever used.

[@boldford]

Not allowed in Britain nowadays.

[@joemorganti895]

@@boldford that's sucks.

[@richardnorthernireland431]

An other very interesting video buddy . Your a man of many talents

[@trueleyes]

So that's how you did it. I watched this project backwards. Very nice job. Can you cook and clean house too?

[@ThorbjrnPrytz]

Love the fine calibration work!

[@marraaman]

A man of many talents👍👍

[@HalcyonAcorn]

Loving the subtitles! I’ve always called it a precision alignment tool! You may want to put a wee bend in the door closer, I can see it catching shins at the wrong time.

[@hoppy2903]

I recently purchased a wood stove and made enquiries to ask if I could burn saw dust. Most articles warned agaiants it as it can explode. Some people have apparently been killed doing it. Its Ok in very small batches but when its packed tight thats when the problem can occur.

[@GrahamOrm]

Nice job. Did you look at rocket stoves ? Top tip. For cleaning the glass try one of those plastic scrapers that hold a Stanley blade. Does it quickly and very satisfying.

[@HomeDistiller]

id add some holes in the bottom of your stack of bricks so you can get some convection going up the sides of the heater.. and those TEG fans that sit on top of the heater also help improve efficiency a bit

[@MegaMesozoic]

Sorry, but I still use inches when I can! Got something to do with being 67 and growing up learning pounds, shillings and pence and yards, feet and inches! When all changed I conceded the money side but refused point blank to relearn measurement. Great video by the way!!

[@grandadsworkshop5394]

Great job on the woodburner

[@yorkshirefazer]

can't beat a bit of percussive maintenance with the ol' thumb detector :)

[@carlbecker3828]

Not big into reading whats going on in the video but you have a way to make it worth the read. This is my second video ive watched from you now the first on was making your berquite press wich i thought was pretty cool as well.