Exploring Chimney History: Innovations from Franklin to Rumford
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- This week's episode opens with a mourning dove "nursing" her young, where the doves have built a nest on top of the toboggan, stored in the ceiling of the verandah. Both the male and female produce a milk-like substance and regurgitate it for the squabs.
We also take a break this week from building the palisade wall to construct a fireplace for our gun building shop. Over four days, we gather stones and dry-fit layers to create a functional and historically inspired fireplace. The process is akin to solving a complex puzzle without a reference image, requiring careful selection and placement of stones. This segment delves into the intricacies of early fireplace and chimney designs, reflecting on the evolution from primitive smoke-filled rooms to more efficient and safer heating solutions.
We explore the history of chimneys, tracing their development from the Viking-era louver systems to the innovations of Benjamin Franklin and Count Rumford. The video highlights the technological advancements that improved indoor air quality and heating efficiency, emphasizing the significant impact of these inventions on architecture and daily life. Join us as we continue our journey of blending traditional building techniques with modern insights to create a unique and functional space.
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🎥 Cinematography, Production & Editing: Catherine Wolfe
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I get the same satisfaction in watching your work as I do with my powder horns. Few people today care about history and the lost ways of earlier craftsmanship.
Perhaps you’re like me, I can watch someone else work all day long, lol. I reman optimistic that there will continue to be a resurgence in the old way just like yourself. Thanks for watching and commenting.
So much tied into a "simple" chimney and fireplace. There's a good reason "hearth and home" were held so dearly by folks.
Thank you for this explanation of the development of this most important feature. Enjoy the finished product of your labors when the time comes.
Well said! There is a lot of things happening inside the chimney one never sees.
Can’t wait to see the fireplace and gun shop completed! It’s looking good so far!
I’m with you. A great place to spend the winter months.
Looks Fantastic Peter! The entire Station looks Amazing! Over 30 years ago I moved from my old farm house to my new Amish barn on 8 wooded acres I made into a house. I Loved my old brick house, built on the late 18th-early 19th century. Trouble was it was located by a very busy road. Farm country but a very noisy highway. One of my fireplaces there was in a 14x28’ room. It was 24x24” and 13” deep. It threw out heat like no bodies business and with a fireback even hotter! It was built by the Herr Family and a bit over a mile from me was the Hans Herr stone house built in 1719 and the oldest stone house in Lancaster County today. It’s all so fascinating, interesting and full of lessons that never go out of relevance. Thanks So Much Peter and Many Blessings! And the thought for the day is by Yogi Berra who stated:”You can observe a lot just by watching”. Ain’t So! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Pretty isn’t so pretty if one lives on a busy road. Sounds like you’ve found your place.
@@TheWoodlandEscape indeed I did
I just cut out the fireplace in the cabin I'm building. So, it's soon to chimney building for me as well! :)
Good luck with your project.
The addition of the shelf makes for so much a better chimney When I was about 20 I rented a house that although it was old the fireplace was installed in the 1960s or 1970s. I couldn't understand why it was so bad except for a bit of decoration. It did have an iron draft plate that was warped and couldn't be adjusted. Thankfully it was wide open. So I was telling an older co-worker about it and he said it was a trend to put fireplaces in but there was only regular brick layers who did not know how to build fire places so they were poorly designed. It was the shelf that was missing. It was quite a few years later that I saw a diagram about how a proper one should be built. I thought a chapter in Calvin Rutrum's book about being in camp in the 1920s with a Cree family and their teepee was smoke filled so Rutstrum told them about how Nordic people installed vents from the outside to bring fresh air to the fire pit. The Cree wanted to try it so they were hunting for stones in the deep snow to build a vent to their fire pit. Flat ones were important. It did the job. They understood a good idea and were willing to try it.
Did that method in a wigwam once and it works!
Another fine video, Peter! Who knew there was so much to learn about chimneys? Your progress continues to amaze me! Thanks for sharing!
One stone or one log at a time and soon enough it will be the last! Thanks for your interest and compliment.
Your "Settlement" is more amazing every day. Once completed you could rent it out to movie studios to produce period films. 😀
That's a great idea!
Good suggestion, if movie needs small stockade / community for a period movie, to be accurate they need a New Fresh ‘just built’ structure. Not an old antique structure. Most people forget, the structures so important in our historical record were New structures. Many in the historical record didn’t last longer than a year or three, before meeting some fate. So, a new built Kelly Station should be promoted quickly - even NOW during construction where movie may want actors shown building it during construction. There may be some database ‘Hollywood’ references for assets / sets to use in a movie. Get on that database. Or not. Hahaaa
@@thatsthewayitgoes9 some interesting things to ponder.
Thank you for the interesting history about chimneys Peter.
Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello Peter & Cathy - Just want to comment and let you know again how wonderful your videos are to watch. We smile at each other seeing the enthusiasm and authenticity every time. Love it. Please keep up the great work.
Such a flattering compliment, I thank you for the kind words.
Love this stuff. Of east-coast Gaspesian-Loyalist heritage I'm only a single back-woods generation away from a lìfe style and way of life that did not change much in 200 years.
Know what an out house is and recall summer time cuts of pork sitting in a bucket of salt water in the wood-house meat shed. My aunt told me about kin hanging meat in hot summer-time trees after coating it with a 'something coat' concoction now forgotten. Lol - dear lady, much as I loved her, should have had her ears cuffed in heaven, for not finding out how they did it and not passing it on to me . . . : )
Sounds a lot like my childhood. Thanks for sharing.
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY United States of America brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in history
Thanks 👍
You are welcome my friend
That is a lot of heavy lifting. The build is appreciated to the hard labor you put in to it. I had to clear many large rocks from my property in the beginning. It wears you out real fast. And two remained where they were. Just too heavy. Your build looks fantastic. And great wee bit of history on chimneys
Yup, occasionally they must stay as they lay!
I was always amazed by the amount of wood the average farmhouse needed to get through winter (10 to 15 cords). One would think that more thought would have gone into making the fireplace more effective much sooner to avoid the work involved cutting so much wood.
I’m surprised it took as long as well!
Hello Peter, we have been watching you for over a year, perhaps two years and we couldn't be more impressed and delighted to see your progress. Sue and I Mike look forward to seeing your videos drop on a Friday with regularity, there is always something new and exciting to watch and your storytelling is blissful, you have a rich talent sir! We live in the North West of England in Rawtenstall Lancashire and have formed quite a passion for the off grid living in Canada following Shawn James, My Self Reliance and Russell from Raspberry Rock, all doing similar but different lifestyles as yourselves. I love the skills you portray as a craftsman mysel I appreciate skills. I am an aircraft engineer. All the best to you and Catherine , stay safe and keep well. Heartfelt Thanks from Mike and Sue in England
Hello Mike and Sue from England. We sincerely thank you for your kind words and your interest in our step back in time endeavour.
Thanks again for your wee bit of history, Peter. I can't wait to see this shop finished.
You and me both!
Greetings from the off grid cabin in Ohio. I'm glad your well. Man the fort.
I will indeed. Thanks for watching!
As far as I remember, The lack of a chimney in the UK and Europe was a result of the people *wanting* the smoke to go up into the roof. The idea was it preserved things hanging up and the smoke filtering through the straw drove away bugs and rodents. There tended to be a clear layer closer to the ground at about the same height as people sat.
It wasn't perfect of course and some worked better than others.
You’re spot on. Thanks for sharing!
I love it when you upload a new video - it's like being offered a rich piece of cake. Thanks for all you do!
Those are words to encourage me to continue… I thank you.
What a wonderful fireplace that will be when it's finished! I love a good fireplace, makes the winter so much better. We have a giant field stone fireplace in our home
I totally agree! I’ll bet your fireplace is the focal point of your home!
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Very interesting. Regulations on the citizens in the early period. And we romanticize the era, but they had some of the same issues we do today. Safety and common sense are necessary, I suppose! Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Well said!Watch yer top knot!
Off to a great start and it looks wonderful!!!
Thank you so much!
That's looking great Peter! And such great stone to work with. You've inspired me to build perhaps a smaller version of this - as an outdoor firepit at my cottage. Keep up the good work my friend! Cheers from Nova Scotia.
That would add to the comfort and pleasure to your cottage.
You've definitely been hard at work!
Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done, lol!
Remember hearing a story about the early Stone Mason's in the America's. Very fit and strong with huge biceps. Being their apprentice must of had real challenges. So much of their work is still in place today.
Set in stone one might say!
Another good,informative and entertaining video thanks for sharing.
So nice of you
I always en, thanksjoy learning about things that you bring to us in stories' thanks
My pleasure!
great job your rocking out that fort
Thanks 👍
Great information as usual Peter. I'm definitely considering doing a rumford when I build my cabin.
You should, they work very well.
First what a glorious historical reconstruction! Second thank you for demolishing the bucolic fantasy of the past fire places 🙂 ,but of course the smoke smell covered the other smells 🙂and third thank you for reminding me to clean my chimney 😂,,as soon as I finish rebuilding the deck 😅,but my to do list is shorter then yours I think .
Thank you and yes, I do have a few too many irons in the fire.
Can’t believe the progress you’ve made on Kelly Station ! Even with help, I know people have come to Kelly Station to help - good , very impressed with progress. Maybe a walkthrough on the walls and portals and buildings.
Haven’t cut shooting portals yet, but that a great idea.
@@TheWoodlandEscape yeh, those, but I meant doors etc. I think now or a little later, a walk-through might be interesting. What’s Kelly Station’s mission? Purpose? Not that we need to restrict Kelly Station’s natural development. Trade post? Militia post? Native gathering place/ fur trading post? Protection for surrounding community? Food market… honey, maple syrup, eggs, produce? Pemmican store? Frontier industries- gunsmith? Barrel copper age, blacksmith?, grist mill, logging camp, school? Love everything you, Cathy & friends are doing
Hi Peter, I really like the history you ad to your build projects. History has always interested me. Your attention to detail ways amazes me. Another fabulous video!! Thank you.....
Many thanks, I’m glad that you’re enjoying them, we also appreciate your interest and support.
that was really interesting and informative. the journey is as much pleasure as the destination. I look forward to these every week. Thank you for sharing your extensive skills.
Glad you enjoyed it! Project of this size need a mindset that appreciates the journey!
Thanks. I like your program.
You are welcome and we appreciate your interest and support.
That looks so nice! We always learn something so interesting from each video. Great job!
Thanks so much 😊
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Glad you continue to enjoy our content.
That fireplace is coming right along. I can guess those large stones are very heavy!! Blessings.
Yes they are and so far, none have landed on my feet!
I've seen a sweat lodge the conical tee-pee shape with central hole at the top. It also had curtains around the perimeter about 5 feet tall, touching the ground but leaving a few inch gap at the top where it is hung off of the code. The bottom of the cone did not go all the way to the ground leaving an air gap. So as the hot smoke rises cold air is coming in at the top of the curtains. This creates a good upward draft, insulates the sitting occupants from the cold draft and create a reflective surface To radiate heat not only directly from the fire but reflected on the occupant's backside. I don't know the historical accuracy of this arrangement but it seems very simple and the technology was readily available.
It is an amazing way to get rid of smoke. Like you, I’m not sure if it was employed, but I somehow image it was.
Thinking that’s a great job and wonderful history lesson, then I started thinking that by the end of the video you might be sleeping in there… LOL
I do plan on putting in a single bed when completed.
Looks like you’re gonna have a fine chimney for your gunmaking workshop. Thank you.
Hope so, it’s coming along!
You are a machine my friend! Looking great. I love chimneys
Thanks 👍 Karl … you and me both.
In a not so distant future during the second Saskatchewan rebellion Peters fort proved crucial in conquering the Toronto menace.😊
Too funny. You’re welcome to Fort up with us!
Good Day Peter and crew, I feel the number of subscribers to such a great channel, should be at least double the current 84.3 K. Always a pleasure.
Thanks Hayward. It would be nice, but those that we do have are real fans and we’re good with that.
Interesting history, Kellys Station is taking shape. Can't wait to see the outdoor chimney. Keep your powder dry
Won’t be out side for long… next step is to build a building around it!
I really appreciate the history and the fireplace looks awesome 😊😊
It is slow but steady approach, but soon I’ll be setting the last stone, the. On to the structure.
Very intersting thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for your videos. Look forward to more.
Glad you like them, more to come.
You do have a large selection of stone there! Looks good!
Sadly I still need about four times the amount to finish this project.
Superbly practical and informative history lesson! ❤
Thank you! 😃, glad you liked it.
I'm new Ron and Justine sent me!
Thank you for the visit. We appreciate your interest and support. Justine and Ronnie are the best.
@@TheWoodlandEscape you're welcome! I love History, I like learning what it was like back then. Your channel is amazing, absolutely Ronnie and Justine are amazing. They would know me as Jessica or Lydia Moon. I had to get a new account.
👍great video
Thanks for the visit
You do fine work, my brother who drinks from leather bottle, but it is a hot and thirsty work ...... stone building Keep it up
Thanks 👍. Can’t wear that water bottle out. It must have been made well, lol!
@@TheWoodlandEscapethe best I knew how ... glad to see you are getting much use out of it .
@@MDI997 I look forward to our paths crossing again.
Home is where the Hearth is ...😁
Indeed it is!
Nice work there sir looks good. Those things on your feet 🤔don't look like moccasins 😂 you two be safe.
Nope, wearing my brogans until this stone work is done and thank for the compliment.
I can hear each stone calling out to you....."Put me here" , nah...."Not here, how about there" , "Are you sure?" You have a very many "chatty" stones.
Right, I am finding myself conversing with them!
What are those really big fireplaces called - like the Ponderosa on the TV show Bonanza? They look like you could step in and stand inside them, without ducking. Always liked those!
They are beautiful, but sadly very inefficient!
A fireplace of this size might be necessary to feed the neighbors who are sheltering at Kelly's Station during Troubled Times.
It will certainly will help if required to hole ip in a siege!
You take it easy those look heavy
Right…. Thanks for the concern!
Personally, I am still researching the merits of the "smoke shelf" meaning the "back of the fireplace box angled in." The Rumford was a flat back with zero angle. The angle is NOT for "reflecting heat back." That is a misconception. The Rumford does this better than anything, again, with no angle. They say the shelf (and angle in) is for a cold downdraft coming down the chimney which could push smoke into the room, but I think a flat back or a small "roundish" hump is far better than an angle in, and a shelf. Sure... 98% of them will draw just fine anyway, if the upper portion the chimney is warm, insulated, long, and the correct size around. But... I have seen smoke problems with this design, although rare. My choice. Flat back.
Sound advice. In my blacksmith shop forge I built a smoke shelf with a concave shape, apparently it creates a vortex that speeds up the removal of smoke. It is a side draft chimney with the fire actually in the room and it works amazingly well.
when we went to visit my parents at christmas, like 30 yrs ago, my mother had a sub to yankee magazine. there was a article about the stoves you mentioned and how they used the stove to hold more heat. when i went back the mag was gone. i tried to find it online but, never could find it. i was hoping you would give the specs of thier stoves, like how they were built.
I’m no expert on early stoves. I do know they were rare due to the cost. Also the early ones were very small, again due to cost. It is not until we get into the 1800’s that the cost of iron drops and they become more readily available. I love the early low cook stoves . They were.some of the first to be mass produced.
Pigeons, related to mourning doves, also feed milk to their young!!
Indeed, they are both in the same family of birds.
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Noticed you changed your moccasins for hard shoes, 'toe-saving' idea OR was it another divergence from wall-building? As you could incorporate a bit of 'jig dancing' to lift your spirits? In either case or both...every endeavor you undertake Emperor Peter, all looks soOOOoo WELL DONE! When you look about; 'Fort Fortitude', you 'must' be tickled pink with your progress! And now a new wheel barrow (this one is brown, the other yellow) as no Fort should have fewer! LOL! And Ben, with his book title, was indeed 'Frank', as it left nothing to the imagination! The 'only' reason I can ponder the 'delay' in using British ingenuity with chimney builds...was a looooooong history of 'pain and sufferings' that would not accede 'any' kind of victory to 'their kind'. People had little to recoup losses...especially with men and boys lost to war. Hate and Anger take some time to heal, maybe even 70 years worth for 'chimney craft' eh? Lovely filming dear talented Catherine...loved knowing the bits about 'milk-feeding' birds = AMAZING stuff! What a lovely bird the 'Morning dove'! Health and blessings dear ones for all you share with us! "To engage in experiments on heat was always one of my most agreeable employments." (Benjamin Thompson).:)
Great quote and so appropriate for the project. Very observant, I’m wearing me brogans … easier on the feet when doing shovel duty. Thanks for all your comments, Marie.
That was very interesting my friend (from Boonsboro)Mike,,,,,
Glad you enjoyed it, Mike.
I know at times I ask a lot of questions and some can sound stupid, but have you seen any relics or items that are of the Ojibwe tribe, or even of the other Algonquin tribes? I'm very interested in learning more about the Algonquin tribes and when I looked up info about tribes that come from Ottawa, it says that Ottawa is home to Blackfoot, Ojibwe, Cree, Abenaki, etc. So I was wondering if you have seen anything from any of those tribes.
We did an episode of artifacts which you can find on our play list. We appreciate your interest.
@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you very much
Howdy Peter
Wow ... I too surprised how long it took for a chimney to be invented ! ... I guest there were not any aliens from another world to help at the time ...LOL
Do you have any dimension set for the size of your gun shop ?
Fantastic story Peter really enjoyed it .
Thank you and yes it’ll be small, 10 x 16 feet.
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haha fat fingers enjoy* learning
Don't you have a team of mules or horeses to pull the stones?
Indeed, don’t o wish