
The Woodburner Handbook
A Practical Guide to Getting the Best From Your Stove
Anthony Bailey(Author)
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 11. November 2025
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-78494-719-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GMC Publications
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78494-719-4 (9781784947194)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition

Book
11/2015
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
€10.50
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Person
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.
Content
Part 1
Understanding woodburners
How stoves work 18
Types of stove 20
Location in the home 24
Choosing the right size 28
Appearance and features 32
Accessories 38
Methods of installation 40
Part 2
Fuel options
Types of fuel 48
Wood species 56
Finding a log supplier 62
Foraging for wood 66
Owning woodland 70
Choosing chainsaws and axes 74
How to sharpen chainsaws and axes 80
How to chop wood 86
How much wood do you need? 92
Stacking and storing logs 94
Part 3
Using and caring for your stove
Lighting the stove 100
Maintaining a fire 104
Looking after your stove 110
The firewood poem 121
Glossary 122
Useful websites 124
About the author 125
Picture credits 125
Index 126
Understanding woodburners
How stoves work 18
Types of stove 20
Location in the home 24
Choosing the right size 28
Appearance and features 32
Accessories 38
Methods of installation 40
Part 2
Fuel options
Types of fuel 48
Wood species 56
Finding a log supplier 62
Foraging for wood 66
Owning woodland 70
Choosing chainsaws and axes 74
How to sharpen chainsaws and axes 80
How to chop wood 86
How much wood do you need? 92
Stacking and storing logs 94
Part 3
Using and caring for your stove
Lighting the stove 100
Maintaining a fire 104
Looking after your stove 110
The firewood poem 121
Glossary 122
Useful websites 124
About the author 125
Picture credits 125
Index 126