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whaletacochamp t1_j6v2m6o wrote

Reply to comment by beep_check in Anyone else use the top down method for starting your wood stove? by zarnov

I used to pride myself on starting my stove/campfires with one match and no paper. Now I just want heat asap so 2-3 pieces of fat wood and some kindling on top of two medium splits plus the MAPP torch and I’ve got the same satisfaction. The torch is also great for getting a draft up your flue if you have issues with that.

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beep_check t1_j6wg8hr wrote

i often start my fire with a propane torch too. you can still get a fire going with very little smoke that way.

i don't think the torch saves much time, but it's easier than assembling a proper stack.

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zarnov OP t1_j74kx0r wrote

Ok, I did use paper, but way less than normal+no precarious stack of kindling on top and it started right up! Now, top down is even east!!thanks for suggestion.

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