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Photog200 · Post by **Photog200** » Mon. Jul. 20, 2015 5:44 am

I am on a Macbook computer so mine might look different than others, but it looks like McGiever's photos he posted were embedded right into the message. All the other photos look like they were made as attachments. Maybe this is why some could not see the photos?

Randy

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Mon. Jul. 20, 2015 7:53 am

Those photos were previously posted in another older thread and then those selected images are linked to appear in this thread.
It seems it would be better to link the photo attachment rather than to link the image for all to view..

SWPaDon · Post by **SWPaDon** » Mon. Jul. 20, 2015 8:10 am

McGiever wrote:Those photos were previously posted in another older thread and then those selected images are linked to appear in this thread.
It seems it would be better to link the photo attachment rather than to link the image for all to view..

Now that could expain why I couln't see it. My protections on this computer are very tight and will block 'redirects'.

KingCoal · Post by **KingCoal** » Wed. Jul. 22, 2015 7:32 pm

any word on how removing the draw fork went ?

mmichaud · Post by **mmichaud** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 12:41 am

Over the last week or so I have been able to disassemble the stove with the exception of the base. I have spent countless hours carefully drilling out screws and grinding off nuts making sure I do not knick the castings. I found the draft knobs extremely difficult to remove, many years of corrosion on them. I did manage to crack a couple of the wings that hold the draft knobs in place. I have already sent the part up to the Tomahawk foundry to get recast. The rest of the castings came apart without any issue so I was very happy regarding that. Just lots of patience needed.

KingCoal - I was able to separate the fork. It did crack however. I think that was going to happen no matter what. Both circular parts of the grate seem to be in good condition. I am going to continue to see if I can find another fork out there somewhere. If not there is still enough left to make a pattern. By the way, all three parts of the grate have 218 marked on them.

I have attached a few more pictures of the progress. Thanks everyone for your help so far.

Michael

mmichaud · Post by **mmichaud** » Wed. Aug. 12, 2015 4:59 pm

Just an update...

When time allows I have been cleaning up parts. Once sandblasted they get a coat of high temp paint. So far things have been turning out nice.
The draft knob wings came back from the Tomahawk Foundry. They turned out great. I brought the old barrel out to Madison Stove Shop. I should get that back in a couple of weeks.
I am going to start looking for mica. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have never worked with the stuff before.

Thanks for your help so far!

Mike

nortcan · Post by **nortcan** » Wed. Aug. 12, 2015 8:03 pm

Very nice restoration on that stove. Hope to see the stove completly restored and burning. You will love to burn anthracite in that beauty.

mmichaud · Post by **mmichaud** » Sat. Aug. 15, 2015 1:52 am

A few more photos.... The first batch of nickel parts came back today. I hope to send out another batch of parts later in the month when I have more money.

Mike

mmichaud · Post by **mmichaud** » Tue. Aug. 25, 2015 12:21 am

Just another update.... I picked up the barrel this past weekend from Madison Stove Works. They did a great job. Went on with minimal effort which was appreciated. Here are a few more pictures. I am sending out another batch of parts to get nickel plated this week. Still a lot more cleanup to do.

Mike

SWPaDon · Post by **SWPaDon** » Tue. Aug. 25, 2015 1:03 am

Lookn good.

Sunny Boy · Post by **Sunny Boy** » Tue. Aug. 25, 2015 8:35 am

Looks terrific. Please keep the progress pictures coming.

Paul

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Tue. Aug. 25, 2015 8:41 am

Love the patterned iron work, nice job -pretty. What is that tan colored sticky type stuff in the background for.

joeq · Post by **joeq** » Tue. Aug. 25, 2015 7:14 pm

Love the progress. Gorgeous stove. All that wood in the backround of the last pic sure will look good in there.

Merc300d · Post by **Merc300d** » Wed. Aug. 26, 2015 6:02 pm

Resto is coming along nicely. Won't be long now. We ll be looking forward to its performance this winter. What's the diameter of the firepot ? Looks like a big one. Radiant home made some beautiful stoves

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Wed. Aug. 26, 2015 6:11 pm

Radiant home made some beautiful stoves

My all time favorite stove is the K7, I'm still looking.

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