How to Start a Coal Fire in an OldFashioned Potbellied Stove
WEBSep 4, 2012 · Ensure you do not to disturb the crisscross pattern. Let the hardwood fire burn until you see red embers. Place a layer of coals on top of the hardwood. Continue layering coals on top of the hardwood until the stove is full. Adjust the draft control to let in or keep out oxygen, as needed. Turn down the draft control once the coals are fully ...