Starting a Kuma Wood Stove
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What happens here
The farmer moves into his workshop, a 5600 sq. ft. metal building with 24 ft. ceilings. He demonstrates how to start a Kuma wood stove from leftover coals. He first uses a metal poker to stir the ashes and coals, exposing hot embers. He then pulls open the ash drawer at the bottom of the stove to create a draft, which quickly ignites the coals into a flame. He explains the design of the Kuma stove, noting its efficiency and ability to heat the large space. He also mentions a large overhead fan (Ameri-Wind fan) that activates automatically if the temperature gets too high at the ceiling, circulating warm air downwards. He places new poplar logs into the stove before heading out.
Goal: Efficiently start a Kuma wood stove for heating the workshop.
Tools and materials
- Ameri-Wind Fan Ameri-Wind — Circulating warm air in the workshop
- Gloves Milwaukee — Protecting hands while handling logs and stove components
- Kuma Wood Stove Kuma — Heating the workshop
- Metal Poker — Stirring coals and ashes
- Poplar Logs N/A — Fueling the wood stove