Picked up a Nice Little Stove Last Weekend but Confused

SteveZee · Post by **SteveZee** » Wed. Feb. 08, 2012 8:17 am

If you can't find a cast iron top, just close it off for now with a cap. The problem is that the back pipe was made from a piece of stove pipe and that's why you have the crimp on top. It's not a big deal though. Just close it off and you're good to go. Remember though, that these are better inside heaters than garage heaters due to the fact that you don't want to be starting a coal fire ever other day. They like to run constantly.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Wed. Feb. 08, 2012 9:40 am

Just like Steve said. Make or have a cap made out of sheet metal and put it on the top. Make sure the top is tight.
Maybe using the stove in the garage will convince the other half to put it where it belongs in the house. Nothing like efficient, radiant heat.

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 5:50 am

Thanks for the help guys. I plumbed the exhaust up yesterday, cut a piece of sheet metal out for over the top of the exhaust exit and put a small tray of cinch pins on it to hold it down.

Took me a while to get the old girl going but when it took off it was beautiful. What a blue haze from the years of paint on the barrel. Yuck.

Anyway, it heats pretty well from the little bit I played with it. Going out to the garage now to see how the coal held overnight. I loaded it up to the top at 6:00PM and set it in indirect mode. Will let you know later on!

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 5:13 pm

At 6:30AM I still had about two handfuls of unburnt coal to go along with a pot of red hot coals. Just checked it now and realize I had the draft open just a little too much. The whole pot was cooking and the garage is a balmy 70°F. Not bad for a 1200 sq.ft. with 14' ceilings and another 800 sq. ft. upstairs.

Time to go work on a vanity base cabinet. Will be interesting to see how it works with a damper installed.

wsherrick · Post by **wsherrick** » Tue. Feb. 14, 2012 6:23 am

It sounds like you are off to a good start. You are just learning about your stove. Soon you will find that they are the most versatile and controllable stoves ever made. Another thing is that they are extremely economical.
Next summer you need to make sure everything is tight and sealed up well.
If you don't mind I would like to see some more detailed photos of the stove, inside and out.

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Sat. Dec. 23, 2017 12:25 pm

How 'bout bringing this thread to the top again to accommodate William's request. I'd like to see more pictures as well.

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Sat. Dec. 23, 2017 12:47 pm

Hoytman wrote: ↑
Sat. Dec. 23, 2017 12:25 pm
How 'bout bringing this thread to the top again to accommodate William's request. I'd like to see more pictures as well.

Hi Hoytman, this is the same stove as cabinover's. I'm not sure if he has had the pleasure of a rebuild but I had no choice. I had new parts cast and refitting was interesting at best.

The build stats around page 3 or 4. the first pages give thanks to very nice, busy, stove addict

that helped me procure the stove.
Home Sparkle #12 Is Home

keegs · Post by **keegs** » Sat. Dec. 23, 2017 3:15 pm

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473089959737077

Just saw this number 12 in the FB Market Place. Looks to be in good shape. A bit pricey.