July 4, 2012
Best Technical Articles and Discussions
2012 Wildacres Auction Raised $16,454.00 - Donors List
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MHA
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| Steve Bushway | President |
| Dan Givens | Vice President |
| Brian Klipfel | Secretary |
| Dave Misiuk | Treasurer |
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Ed Small |
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Dick Smith, Executive
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Wildacres 2012 - Photo Report
Click photo for full sized image.
Heater Mason Education and Development Program (HMED)
Schedule for 2012
2012 MHA Design Contest Results
Larkin Refractory Supplies
Basket Insulation Technique for Ovens
by Kiko Denzer
Traditional Spanish Cookstoves
by Marcus Flynn
Contraflow Heater by Marcus Flynn
New Soapstone Heater by Pierres Steatites
Remembering Peter Szalai
by Lars Helbro
Wildacres Powerpoint Presentation by John Ackerly, president of Alliance for Green Heat
Photos from Wildacres 2012
by Dylan Boye
Check back for full photo report, coming soon
Bake Oven at King Arthur Flour, by Turtlerock Masonry
Workshop in Russia with Igor Kuznetsov, May 14-27, 2012
Bell Cookstove by Marcus Flynn
New Study on Woodsmoke Finds Fewer Health Effects
Teplushka built by Alex Batsulin and Marcus Flynn
Russian cooking video (Russian pancakes)
Oven in Bali
by Max and Eva Edleson
New MHA Masonry Heater Blog
Double Skinned Teplushka by Alex Batsulin
Recent heater by Dale and Andre Demary
Russian oven build at people's festival
Update from Japan
by Hikari Fukazawa
Bell Cookstove by Marcus Flynn
Double Bell Heater by Boris Kukolj
Jean Talon, Miller
by Marcus Flynn
Pizza Oven by Canadian Kachelofen
KMSC (Kachelofen Masonry-heater School of Canada) now has two certified graduates
1 - Edith Kiesling, 2 - Adrienne Duke
Outdoor Community Oven at Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto
by Alex Chernov
Traditional Ovens in Prunet, France
by Marcus Flynn
Riding a Russian Rocket
by Alex Chernov
Comments by Max Edleson
Comments by Max Edleson
How to Light a Fire in Your Oven
by Kiko Denzer
Building on a Hot Idea
5-Run Heater w. heated bench, by Max and Eva Edleson
Contraflow Heater by Marcus Flynn
Recycled brick
5 Run Heater by Steve Bushway
Rear oven, recycled brick
How to build a Vibrating table on a budget
Shineology Heater by Mistislav Izotov
MHA Heater Mason Education and Development Program
With Jerry Frisch.
September 17 - 20. Perth, Ontario.
September 17 - 20. Perth, Ontario.
Kachelofen by Jessica Steinhauser
graphite drawings by Guelph artist Ryan Price
Masonry Heater Doors by Solid Rock Masonry
Small Experimental Masonry Heater
by Max Edleson
Bake Oven by John Fisher
Steve Bushway sent in these photos from his recent trip to Sweden.
MHA 2011 Heater Contest Winner
by Jim Frisch, Western Masonry Inc.
Modification of existing fireplace and floor framing, custom corner bell heater with heated bench.
Click on the link to see the second and third place winners
2011 MHA Bakeoven Contest Winners
2011 MHA Masonry Contest Winner
Heater in Australia
Designed by Alex Chernov
Outdoor Bake Oven by Dale Demary
Plattsburgh, NY
Cob Masonry Heater at Cob Cottage Company
Workshop with Flemming Abrahamsson and Max Edleson
60" Dome Pizza Oven by Alex Chernov
The Progressive Municipality of Pointe-Claire
by Marcus Flynn
This municipality on Montreal island worked with a local homeowner to allow
construction of a masonry heater in an "EPA certified only" zone.
This municipality on Montreal island worked with a local homeowner to allow
construction of a masonry heater in an "EPA certified only" zone.
Masonry Heater by Tom Trout
Double Bell Heater by Boris Kukolj
Recycled clay bricks with clay mortar. Vancouver Island.
2011 Kneading Conference, Skowhegan Maine, July 28-29
MHA Announces New Education Program
(links to registration form)
Photo Report on 2011 MHA Meeting
2011 Attendee List
Masonry Heater by Dan Givens
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Facility in North Pole, Alaska
A.P Green Refractory Pocket Catalog
An out of print classic, available in the Members' Lounge
Report from 2011 Pizza Expo, Las Vegas
by Alex Chernov
Russian Pancakes
Alex Batsulin
Update from Hikari Fukuzawa, May 20, 2011
Update from Hikari Fukuzawa, May 10, 2011
Update from Hikari Fukuzawa, April 27/11
Report from Japan
by Hikari Fukazawa
Appeal for Donations - Wood Fired Hot Water for Japan Tsunami Survivors
Hikari Fukazawa is a forester in Northern Japan and a friend of MHA.
2011 Annual Meeting Information
Corner Contraflow Heater by Steve Bushway and Zac Johnson
Black oven with summer bypass. Martha's Vineyard
Sketchup course-by-course drawings by Antoine Guerlain
Sketchup course-by-course drawings by Antoine Guerlain
Kachelofen by Kiesling Construction
Heater by Marcus Flynn
Pointe Claire, Montreal.
The client worked with his municipal government to obtain an exemption from a bylaw requiring EPA certified stoves.
The client worked with his municipal government to obtain an exemption from a bylaw requiring EPA certified stoves.
Curing Ham with a Masonry Heater
by Marcus Flynn
Details of Plumbing for a Thermosiphon Hot Water System
by Max Edleson
Refractory Brick for Core Construction
by Marcus Flynn
Bypass Dampers
by Marcus Flynn
Man's Earliest Use of Fire
Thanks to Marcus Flynn for the link
Thermograph of Tulikivi Kouta Heater
Submitted by Doug Hren
Corner Heater by Max and Eva Edleson
A Close Shave
by Marcus Flynn
Masonry Heater Owner will run for Provincial Parliament in Ontario
"A
happy masonry heater owner and newly appointed Provincial Energy Critic
for the Green Party of Ontario is running for Member of Provincial
Parliament." reports Alex Chernov
Campaign site
Campaign site
MHA Attendees at 2011 World of Concrete, Las Vegas
Dick Smith writes:
The photo is from World of Concrete Expo that MHA just finished. There
was genuine interest and a lot of good questions asked by masons.
A great big Thank You to Jerry Frisch, Jim Frisch, Derek Frisch, Pat Frisch, Steve Bushway, John McDougall, Matt Helicke, and Jeff Owens.
A great big Thank You to Jerry Frisch, Jim Frisch, Derek Frisch, Pat Frisch, Steve Bushway, John McDougall, Matt Helicke, and Jeff Owens.
Masons on a Mission
Pat Manley sent photos from 2007 - 2010
You can help by donating money for the materials to build a stove for a family. It costs about $150. Simply contact Pat.
You can help by donating money for the materials to build a stove for a family. It costs about $150. Simply contact Pat.
Contraflow Heater by Colin Coveny
Ledgerock facing
Stovetop Heater
by Kiko Denzer
Kiko is an MHA member and author of "Build Your Own Earth Oven"
Stovemaster is looking for an apprentice
Alex
Chernov is looking for a person with good masonry skills located in or
willing to move to the North-West Greater Toronto Area. Interested
people should contact him by phone 416-708-8139 or email
<alex_stovemaster(at)yahoo.ca>
Supplementary Under Air
by Marcus Flynn
Quick Fix for Dirty Burning Heater
by Steve Bushway
Action Alert: Biomass Tax Credit to Drop to 10%
- eliminates use of "lower heating value", which will make it difficult to reach 75% efficiency requirement
- "We urge you to contact your member of Congress and ask them to restore the 30% tax credit for high efficiency wood and pellet stoves and boilers. " .. Alliance for Green Heat
- "We urge you to contact your member of Congress and ask them to restore the 30% tax credit for high efficiency wood and pellet stoves and boilers. " .. Alliance for Green Heat
Round Ovens
by John Rousseau
Contraflow heater by Marcus Flynn
Contraflow Heater by Steve Bushway
Quebec apprentices learn to build masonry heaters
by Patrick Berthiaume
Heater by Peep Hommik, Estonia
Water Feed for Wet Saw
by Marcus Flynn
Cookstove Construction Notes
by Marcus Flynn
MHA Masonry Heater Design/Build Contest 2011
MHA Certification Renewal Changes and Updates
Heater and Cookstove by Marcus Flynn
Faced in white and black medium duty refractory brick.
Energy Project keeps Alaskan School Warm
Fairbanks Daily Newsminer
MHA Demonstrating Heater in Las Vegas, NV
World of Concrete Expo, Jan 18-21, 2011
Couple building Kuznetsov stoves in Sweden wins Innovation Prize
Commercial Ovens by Turtlerock Masonry Heat
Heater by Raivo Koppell, Estonia
Stucco and Marble, see-through
Can Firewood be Compared with Conventional Fuels?
by John Gulland
Client Feedback
Dates for MHA 2011 Annual Meeting Announced
April 18 -
April 24, 2011
Cost: $375
Cost: $375
These
dates start on a Monday and end on Sunday (Easter).
The MHA office will start taking reservations in November. Watch your
email for the announcement but mark your calendar NOW!
The rate of $375 is the same rate we had last year. The education committee is now working on workshops. If you have a suggestion or would like to lead a workshop, please contact the MHA office.
The rate of $375 is the same rate we had last year. The education committee is now working on workshops. If you have a suggestion or would like to lead a workshop, please contact the MHA office.
Newest MHA Certified Heater Builder
MHA
is pleased to annouce that Chris Springer from Iron Hammer Stoneworks,
LLC. has become the newest
certified heater builder.
Chris becomes the 38th person to acquire the certification from the association.
certified heater builder.
Chris becomes the 38th person to acquire the certification from the association.
Heater Retrofit Workshop
with Alex Chernov
See-through
double bell heater with heated platform/bed
Cincinnatti, Nov 11-14, 2010
Qualifies for 4 continuing education credits.
(Oct 15/10) Workshop is confirmed, reqistration is still open
Budget
Heater by Alex Chernov
Vancouver
Island September
24 - 26, 2010
See slide show of assembly sequence
See slide show of assembly sequence
Heatkit Contraflow Heater with Soapstone Veneer
Mason: Pier Boersma, Pillar Masonry, Bellingham WA
Heatkit core, rear white oven.
