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The Woodburner Handbook

A Practical Guide to Getting the Best From Your Stove

Anthony Bailey

$39.99

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English
Miscellaneous
01 March 2026
The Woodburner Handbook is the ultimate guide to using and operating a woodburning stove.

This revised and updated edition of The Woodburner Handbook provides comprehensive information to guide readers through everything they need to know, from choosing the most suitable stove to installing and operating one efficiently and safely.

This handbook is filled with knowledge and information, including:

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Types of stove .

Location in the home .

Planning your heating system .

Appearance and features .

Methods of installation .

Types of fuel .

Wood species .

Seasoning logs .

Stacking and storing logs .

Using and caring for your stove .

Lighting the stove .

Maintaining a fire .

Children's safety .

Environmental and sustainability

This beautifully produced book makes the perfect gift for a loved one or your very own bookshelf.

AUTHOR: Anthony Bailey is a talented writer, photographer and woodworker who takes great enjoyment from sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for a wide range of subjects. Originally trained and then later employed as a professional photographer, his skills have often been channelled in the direction of woodworking – he has, at various times, worked as a furniture restorer, cabinetmaker and set builder. He is the editor of the popular Woodworking Plans & Projects magazine and chief photographer for GMC Publications. Anthony is the author of several books, including Woodworking Techniques & Projects, Success with Biscuit Joiners, Router Jigs and Templates and Routing for Beginners, all for GMC Publications.
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Imprint:   Miscellaneous
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 148mm, 
ISBN:   9781784947194
ISBN 10:   1784947199
Pages:   128
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified
Introduction Part 1 Understanding woodburners How stoves work Types of stove Location in the home Planning your heating system Choosing the right size Appearance and features Accessories Methods of installation Part 2 Fuel options Types of fuel Wood species Finding a log supplier Foraging for wood Owning woodland Growing your own fuel Seasoning logs The right axe Sharpening axes How to chop wood How much wood do you need? Stacking and storing logs Part 3 Using and caring for your stove How fire works Lighting the stove Maintaining a fire How to put out a fire Children’s safety Looking after your stove Glossary Useful websites About the author Index

Anthony Bailey is a talented writer, photographer and woodworker who takes great enjoyment from sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for a wide range of subjects. Originally trained and then later employed as a professional photographer, his skills have often been channelled in the direction of woodworking – he has, at various times, worked as a furniture restorer, cabinetmaker and set builder. He is the editor of the popular Woodworking Plans & Projects magazine and chief photographer for GMC Publications. Anthony is the author of several books, including Woodworking Techniques & Projects, Success with Biscuit Joiners, Router Jigs and Templates and Routing for Beginners, all for GMC Publications.

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