Once the hole is on center, then you can take the appropriate size bolt and nut, drill a hole length wise through it for the shaker. Hold in place with the nut. A lathe would be best but a drill press should do an adequate job. Strong with a long bearing surface. If you deliberately drill the hole off center, you can adjust to center by rotating.jpete wrote:I'll post some pictures after work tomorrow. The area where the shaker handle goes through looks AFU. The previous owner had a 1/2" concrete anchor stuffed in it. The hole either wore out or he drilled it off center but it's clearly not on center and WAY too big for the shaker handle.
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Hello Everyone,
Just a quick note. I went up and picked up my "new" Chubby and it looks great! Larry is exactly as he seems...a down to earth, honest, easy going guy who just happens be smart as whip, has a passion for his craft and he is open and free with his information. We spoke for so long that when I was finally about to leave, I said, "Larry, if there is anything I can ever do for you, just let me know." He kind of looked down and said (rather sheepishly) "Well, I would like to be paid for the stove!" We had chatted for so long, I just forgot! I was never so embarassed. He just laughed and said it was ok, since he was usually the one to forget. Hell of a guy.
Traveler96
Just a quick note. I went up and picked up my "new" Chubby and it looks great! Larry is exactly as he seems...a down to earth, honest, easy going guy who just happens be smart as whip, has a passion for his craft and he is open and free with his information. We spoke for so long that when I was finally about to leave, I said, "Larry, if there is anything I can ever do for you, just let me know." He kind of looked down and said (rather sheepishly) "Well, I would like to be paid for the stove!" We had chatted for so long, I just forgot! I was never so embarassed. He just laughed and said it was ok, since he was usually the one to forget. Hell of a guy.
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I too must say that Larry is by far one of the easiest people I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. So easy to talk to. Answers all of your questions and never makes you feel stupid. I bought some parts from him off of Ebay and when he arrived back at home I had an email from him asking if it was in fact me who bought stuff from his Ebay site. I informed him that it was in fact me. He had told me that it had been so long since he listed anything on Ebay that he had forgotten about it until he received the email stating someone had bought something from him.
Larry is a rare find in any industry. Buying my Chubby even though right now it is disassembled and non-working has been one of the better purchases I've made in years because of him.
THANK YOU LARRY!!
Larry is a rare find in any industry. Buying my Chubby even though right now it is disassembled and non-working has been one of the better purchases I've made in years because of him.
THANK YOU LARRY!!
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Yeah pea is a little small. When I tried it, it just fell thru the grate.abaton6 wrote:Someone said they burned pea coal in the chubby? Isn't that a bit small for the grate?
I emailed the guy yesterday and he still has this chubby for sale, I'm not if it's a Sr. or a Jr. but if anyone is looking for a chubby it may be worth looking in too.
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Pea coal fell through the grate on my Kodiak until I got it going and a little ash built up!!Adamiscold wrote:Yeah pea is a little small. When I tried it, it just fell thru the grate.abaton6 wrote:Someone said they burned pea coal in the chubby? Isn't that a bit small for the grate?
I have been running it with no issues on pea coal for the past week at an extremely low idle.
During start up maybe a handful or two fell through the grate which I collected and ran back through once everything came up to speed!!
Might be apples to oranges, but it might work in the Chubby as well!!
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Worth trying it that way. I only used my chubby for a few weeks if I remember correctly, it's been such a long time ago!
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I'm running my Chubby right now and I've got Pea in it without any problems. But, I did start with a base of nut. Also, thank you to CrazyforCoal for helping me on my first burn. The base of nut was on his advice.
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Great nice to know it'll work in our chubby's. Now if I could only find a buyer for my Pioneer
I am new to burning coal or anything for that matter. I have used oil in my house since I bought it 10yrs.ago. It's a small cape about 1500sq. ft. For the past few winters with the way oil prices have been I've been keeping my thermostat low to conserve oil. I hate it always wearing a sweater or using a blanket ( the wife and kids hate it too). A friend of mine said that I should get a coal stove, he has burned wood and coal and said coal is the way to go. So this year I bought a refurbished chubby coal stove from Larry Trainer. I know it has been said many times here before but it is true Larry is truly one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and very helpful.
I did some research and came across Larry's web site gave him a call, my friend and I went out to visit him and came home with my chubby all in one day! All I have to do now is build a hearth and connect it to my chimney. So I hope to have it ready before the cold weather sets in. Larry helped my out greatly and it is nice that he has a video online to help! Can't wait for the winter... I can't believe I just said that, but with my chubby stove it should be more pleasant.
I did some research and came across Larry's web site gave him a call, my friend and I went out to visit him and came home with my chubby all in one day! All I have to do now is build a hearth and connect it to my chimney. So I hope to have it ready before the cold weather sets in. Larry helped my out greatly and it is nice that he has a video online to help! Can't wait for the winter... I can't believe I just said that, but with my chubby stove it should be more pleasant.
JBorden,
Welcome the forum! Congratulations on purchasing your new Chubby!!! You have made a wise decision to heat with anthracite. You will be very pleased with your new Chubby and the heat it puts out. Your family is going to love you for doing so and especially with a Chubby stove! You will be amazed at how the Chubby knocks out :box: your oil usage. You now have one of the best kept secrets to home heating. Keep us posted on your progress and results with your new Chubby Stove.
Welcome the forum! Congratulations on purchasing your new Chubby!!! You have made a wise decision to heat with anthracite. You will be very pleased with your new Chubby and the heat it puts out. Your family is going to love you for doing so and especially with a Chubby stove! You will be amazed at how the Chubby knocks out :box: your oil usage. You now have one of the best kept secrets to home heating. Keep us posted on your progress and results with your new Chubby Stove.
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JBorden:
Welcome! What size Chubby did you purchase, the Jr or Sr and does your unit have a the optional blower on it? As Doug stated, you made a wise decision purchasing a coal stove to heat your home. Don't be afraid to post any questions you might have, no question is ever dumb. The only dumb questions are the ones never asked. This forum has a wealth of knowledgeable members who are willing to help with any questions or problems you might have. The Coal Chubby stove is a very easy stove to burn and once you get some experience with it you will also find it easy and possibly enjoyable. Post some pictures of your Chubby being installed and when it is up and running.
The snowman.
Welcome! What size Chubby did you purchase, the Jr or Sr and does your unit have a the optional blower on it? As Doug stated, you made a wise decision purchasing a coal stove to heat your home. Don't be afraid to post any questions you might have, no question is ever dumb. The only dumb questions are the ones never asked. This forum has a wealth of knowledgeable members who are willing to help with any questions or problems you might have. The Coal Chubby stove is a very easy stove to burn and once you get some experience with it you will also find it easy and possibly enjoyable. Post some pictures of your Chubby being installed and when it is up and running.
The snowman.
Doug and snowman,
Thanks for the warm welcome, being new to this I'm sure I will have questions . My friend and I are going to build the hearth when he gets back from vacation on the 3rd of Oct. I will post pics. snowman I purchased the chubby sr. I do not have a blower on it. Larry said for my size home about 1500sq. ft. it would do fine. My down stairs is pretty open and the stove is going to be near the return for my oil furnace. So I will turn the blower on on my furnace that should also help with circulation. Thanks again guys...I looking forward to the cold weather!!!
Thanks for the warm welcome, being new to this I'm sure I will have questions . My friend and I are going to build the hearth when he gets back from vacation on the 3rd of Oct. I will post pics. snowman I purchased the chubby sr. I do not have a blower on it. Larry said for my size home about 1500sq. ft. it would do fine. My down stairs is pretty open and the stove is going to be near the return for my oil furnace. So I will turn the blower on on my furnace that should also help with circulation. Thanks again guys...I looking forward to the cold weather!!!
Well I have my hearth done and my chubby installed. So far with the help from one of my friends and Larry's video everything is working well . The heat that it throws off is great, it feels so much better than oil and much cheaper! I have been running the stove at 300°-325° and my house is between 72°and 75°. Its been in the mid 40s at night and the upper 50s during the day for the last two days since I have had the chubby lit. Here are a couple of pic's of my set up.
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Putting it under the staircase is a good spot. It will be easy for the heat to rise to the upstairs. It is placed sort of like my Glenwood which is in the basement right near the stairs. The heat travels easily to the rest of the house above.