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Merc300d wrote:Randy.... You found another stellar example. Sweet find. I really like the look of those andies(New York ) style stoves. They are just not that plentiful in my neck of the wood. Although I do have plenty of (Taunton) stoves if youd consider a trade ...... Looks like you found a good one. Congratulations on the newbie.

I first fell in love with the Glenwood #6 when I saw William's videos. These Andes are similar in style, just a little more ornate. However, not base burners.

Randy

Merc300d wrote:

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Look at this beautiful oak andies with an extension can!!!!

That's the first Andes I have seen with the extended can. It is a beautiful stove for sure! Is that at Barnstables Stove?

Randy

Yes. I knew it was on their website. Just a little more eye candy since it was an andies stove. They are very ornate. It makes the nickel pop even more

This is neat. I am interested in hearing how well it heats. Simon is pleased with the double heating feature on his Radiant Base Burner.
I have yet to see one really close.
By the way, Andes stoves are among the absolute best in construction and design.
They are superlative stoves in every way.

Merc300d wrote:Randy.... You found another stellar example. Sweet find. I really like the look of those andies(New York ) style stoves. They are just not that plentiful in my neck of the wood. Although I do have plenty of (Taunton) stoves if youd consider a trade ...... Looks like you found a good one. Congratulations on the newbie.

There is a beautiful Oakvale Andes (BB model) stove for sale in the Albany area. Looks to be in great condition but the nickel has not been done. He wants $3,500 for it...might be worth that if fully restored.
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Randy

wsherrick wrote:This is neat. I am interested in hearing how well it heats. Simon is pleased with the double heating feature on his Radiant Base Burner.
I have yet to see one really close.
By the way, Andes stoves are among the absolute best in construction and design.
They are superlative stoves in every way.

Thanks William, I would agree with you about the quality of these stoves. When I bought my first one, I figured I would restore it and try to sell it. After I restored it and saw how well it was made, I brought it in the house to see how well it burned. I was so impressed with it, it is still in the house. The Kineo BB sits next to it now. It will be interesting to see the difference in burning because of the two different backs.

Thanks for all your input.
Randy

I do not believe this stove has been used very much, for several reasons. The doors are still very tight, hinge pins are hardly worn at all. The grates look in great shape...have not pulled them yet but from the top they look good. But one of the give aways is, I think it still has the original mica in it. Why do I think that? Well, because all four of the pieces have six precisely drilled holes in them. Obviously could not have been drilled that precisely by home owner. I believe this was Geneva Andes way of controlling over fire air much the same way Glenwood drilled holes below the load door. I have never heard of this before, has anybody else? Obviously you would not want these holes if you were burning wood but since it was set up for coal, I do believe that is what this was for.

Please enlighten me if I am wrong!
Randy

Might be a good way to help reduce chances of, or prevent puff backs ?

And maybe as an "air wash" to help keep the mica clean that much longer ?????

I'd certainly give it try and see how the fire responds. The blue ladies will tell alot to those that are willing to pay attention !

Paul

Secondary air is exactly what those holes are for. Many stove companies did that. Emery told me that it makes a really neat effect by producing rolling fire balls during the blue flame stage of combustion.

wsherrick wrote:Secondary air is exactly what those holes are for. Many stove companies did that. Emery told me that it makes a really neat effect by producing rolling fire balls during the blue flame stage of combustion.

Ooooooooh I probably shouldn't have heard that. now how do I include that idea ??

oh oh, I know !! I gotta' go, see ya later.

Secondary air is exactly what I thought they were for but I have never seen that before. Man, you never stop learning with these old coal stoves!

Randy

Randy, do you intend to remove the double heater shroud for inspection and cleaning and if so does it look to be difficult or just a few bolts?

deepwoods wrote:Randy, do you intend to remove the double heater shroud for inspection and cleaning and if so does it look to be difficult or just a few bolts?

I am planning on tearing the stove completely down and putting it all back together. It may be a while before I have the cash to have the nickel re-plated. The nickel is pitted enough that it is not going to polish up very well. I will start another thread about the restore.

Randy

Racking them up ey Randy? Nice score and I look forward to the restoration thread.

Yea, getting a small collection going. I could not pass up this stove, they are rare as hen's teeth, especially with the double heater feature. Good to see you back online Smokey!

@ deepwoods, sorry I did not answer part of your question about taking off the double heating chamber. I have not really started to tear the stove down yet, have started to clean up the parts already off the stove. What little bit I have looked over the chamber, it looks like it is just held on with a couple of bolts. I doubt it will be difficult to take off.

Randy