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  1. Gamalot
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    OT, but gotta know... Forum-names??

    Gamalot- The first time I ever signed up for dial up internet the company used the first 2 letters of mine and my wifes first names Gary & Mary and...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 6, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Best traction in snow

    You can drive the snow tires on dry pavement durring the winter with out too much worry. The soft rubber will wear out quick on hot pavement in the...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    Insulation questions where to start?

    Always begin by sealing the leaks first. Doors and windows that let cold in also allow the warm air to get out. Even if you use the clear plastic...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. Gamalot
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    remedies for split fingertips?

    I do allot of ice fishing and my hands are always wet and frozen for most of the day. I use Corn Huskers lotion and put a pair of thin white cotton...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  5. Gamalot
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    Best traction in snow

    I live in major snow country here in the NY Catskills. All my vehicles are auto transmissions but I almost never get stuck. Tires are a big deal...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  6. Gamalot
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    What should I use for my new roof?

    I did 2 new garages with the metal roofing. Got it from a local supplier and it is a bit heavier then what HD sells and was a bit cheaper for me with...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  7. Gamalot
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    So what kind of vacuum cleaner do you have? in the house? for the shop/stove?

    I don't use one for the stove but last year I bought one for the wife to ride around in the house. Got her a Dyson DC 14 Animal and boy does she love...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
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    GAS CAN ASH CAN ?

    I burn only coal in my stove and have always been under the impression I don't have to be concerned about chimney fires unless I burn wood and get a...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    GAS CAN ASH CAN ?

    My ashes all get dumped through the shaker grate and in to the ash pan. I don't disagree with you at all but getting from my ash pan and in to the...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    GAS CAN ASH CAN ?

    Nice can Savage but the rule we live by here is "Out of the stove and out of the house"! Even after the ashes are removed they can still be producing...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Gamalot
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    One for the History books

    I lived with almost the exact stove for many years, ALL NIGHTER-BIG MOE. They were a great stove back then but a real smoke dragon for sure and not...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. Gamalot
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    GAS CAN ASH CAN ?

    Thats exactly what I use in the 10 gallon size. The hardware store had 2 variations, one was a much heavier gauge then the other so I got 2 of the...
    Post by: Gamalot, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    help w/ my old Kodiak -- what are these parts for?

    Glad you got it figured out. Your stove looked like a very hard one to use with coal unless they did something like I envisioned and turn the box...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 31, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Beginner question -- okay to restart fire by opening ash door?

    I did it once with my coal burner and just as mentioned above, got distracted. Came back 10 minutes later to a roaring fire and it only cost me $128...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stove Pipe ?

    I won't argue with anyone on this except to say if you point the crimped end up and have creosote dripping down the external side of the stove pipe,...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stove Pipe ?

    I always installed the pipe crimp down back in the old Smoke Dragon days before I went to coal. I don't remember having any real trouble or having to...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  17. Gamalot
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    infrared thermometer...where to buy?

    The electronics supply house I use sells 3 different models by TENMA. $49.95 for one that goes up to 1000* and $99.95 to go to 1200*, both can be had...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Stove Pipe ?

    I am posting just to get signed in to this thred and watch for answers from the experts. I have always thought that it is OK to run a 6 inch pipe in...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Out of line??? YES/NO?????

    Most of these jobs are easily DIY projects if you happen to have the necessary tools and skills to use them. I do 95% of all my home improvement...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Out of line??? YES/NO?????

    I went bust last summer doing free estimates! Have an F 250 diesel and drag a 14 X 7 enclosed trailer full of tools and the fuel was over $5/gal. I...
    Post by: Gamalot, Dec 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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