Our stoves, (with the exception of the workshop sawdust burner which can be found in the 'shop' section of the site), are all custom made. Their shape, style function and decoration are all designed to suit the given situation. The only constants are their sturdiness, longevity and efficiency.
It is our contention that they can hold their heads up high among the very best of the throng of mass produced stoves available today, and that as completely bespoke items they will always stand out from the crowd.
Typically our stove bodies are constructed from 6mm to 12mm plate welded or riveted together. Internal moving parts, such as dampers and draught controls above the fire are of either cast iron or appropriate grades of stainless steel to ensure maximum efficiency and longevity. Any parts with a limited life expectancy are designed to be easily and simply replaced. The fire chambers are lined with refractory brick as used in commercial kilns and hearths. The windows are either in heat proof glass or Mica (a transparent stone). Latches, handles and hinges are usually hand forged. Grates are cast iron. We can undertake, or advise on, fitting and all the necessary work around the installation of one of our stoves.
Enclosed fireplaces. (1988 -2004)
Detailed below are a few sets of doors of different configurations, designed with a view to gaining some of the benefits of a stove , while retaining the option of having a bona fide open fire when required.
Firedoor for a gas fire (supplied to specification of the gas fitters) can be lifted off easily if so desired.
'Fuge' type multifuel stoves. (1988 -1998)
A few variations on the theme of this medium sized multifuel stove with mica windows. Shown with different flue positions and detailing according to requirements.
Double doored woodburner. (1989)
A medium sized wood burner with slider air controls and no window.
Hob grate stove. (1999)
A medium sized multifuel stove with a vertical register plate blanking off the large (and smokey) fireplace. The period of the house suggested the form of the stove, in so far as there would very possibly have been a hob grate in such a situation.
Large double ended stove with saddle boiler. (2008/9)
This woodburner was intended to be accessed from both sides and to run the heating of a good sized dwelling. It was one cubic metre in size, two vertical register plates allowed access to the fireplace and the plumbing,, which was all situated in the cavity of the chimney. The air was preheated by passing first over the fire, before being drawn down over the large glass windows in the door at either end to provide some level of airwash for the glass. The last picture shows the saddle boiler being lowered into place.
'Lotus' stoves. (1998)
A pair of stoves which were made for a Buddhist retreat centre in Ireland. The windows to both stoves shared the motifs of the shamrock, rose and lotus, in reference to the english origins of the founders of the centre.
Boat stove. (1986)
A small multifuel stove for a sea going lifeboat conversion.
'Sunburst' woodburner. (1998)
A medium sized log burner with secondary air inlet and toploading facility; floor vent below stove supplies the air from outside.
Three legged wood burner. (1988)
