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    Carry-On 5x8 trailer

    A few years ago I picked up a single axle folddown campiing trailer (Palamino), but only the box. The top and inside equip was gone. Forgot the...
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Gassin' on slab wood

    That's what I've been burning the last two years. Oak. Cut it 24" long. I can pick out my bundles at the mill. Small stuff, big stuff. I get a...
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
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    Finally, Somersets at Menards

    In Menards latest weekly flyer they were selling an item (forgot what item was:() for $4 ea., limit of 5. Send in rebate slip and you will...
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 13, 2013 in forum: The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves
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    What exactly is secondary burn in an insert?

    Good question When I read about these tubes, cats, thermometers, correct temps, primary air, secondary air, (probably left out a few other...
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Interesting article about drying firewood.

    Maybe they're talking about "pulp" cords., 8' long, like BWS mentioned. That would take forever to season.
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Sell me on the pros and cons of steel vs masonry chimney

    Coondawg - As far as longevity, I installed my Metalbestos SS chimney in 1979, and it is still going strong, and I burn 24/7. As far as...
    Post by: Fins59, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Gloves or No

    Same here. Splinters. A few years back I was putting a split in stove and it caught on something and jammed a splinter underneath my thumbnail,...
    Post by: Fins59, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Fire always dies when I close the door on my Blaze King?

    I have a flue damper on my pipe (for a Johnson Energy Systems Wood Furnace) and I keep it wide open all the time. In fact I have a crescent wrench...
    Post by: Fins59, Mar 17, 2013 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Bio/Envi blocks to the rescue

    I have a Johnson Energy Wood Stove (furnace) and it has two 8" heat pipes coming out of the top. I can divert one of those pipes to aim at my wood...
    Post by: Fins59, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Which splitter?

    If you can find them in your area, maybe check into a Swisher. I.bought mine new about 10 years ago. 28 ton with 11 HP Briggs engine. Split about...
    Post by: Fins59, Mar 9, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    How long should Oak season for?

    Got back to this thread kinda late. I have a friend (age about 65) who grew up on a farm, ,and all their heat was from wood, and when he visits...
    Post by: Fins59, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    How long should Oak season for?

    Thanks for info rdust. I'll have to keep an eye on those cracks. But I very seldom have 3 year old wood on hand. Sure would like too though....
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    How long should Oak season for?

    I've been burning oak all winter and it's probably seasoned only about 1 year, and it's doing fine. The catch is that it is oak slabwood. The...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Sweep Fee?

    $180.....? Probably depends on your area. A couple years ago a guy at work was paying $100. I clean my own chimney and stove every 2 months. Up...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    I finally got it right on Ask This Old House

    Agreed. I have a friend that uses his belt sander to sharpen things like that. He didn't remove the plastic guard and melted it. Never ever...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Help, our wheelbarrow died

    A supporter of 2-wheel wheel barrows. A few years ago I bought a 2-wheel wheel barrow, minus the tub. My son (works with metal) constructed a rack...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 12, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Who wants to make and install a hoist?

    Don't know if this was covered, didn't read every post. Give this a thought. Anchor a pulley up above your deck. Hook a cable to your load of...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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    Burning pellets

    A friend gave me a bag of pellets. I'm going to use them as an ingredient in my fire starter mix, which is sawdust, dryer lint, wood chips, yard...
    Thread by: Fins59, Feb 7, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Using Ash Pan Door To Help Get Fire Going - Why Not??

    It probably depends on the type stove you have. I've been using the ash pan drawer to aid or help out my fire since 1985 (28 years) and my stove...
    Post by: Fins59, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Post a pic of your woodhauler

    No pics, gotta learn how. But I got me a 2 wheeled wheel barrow with no tub. Built a nice rack out of 1/2" pipe so can haul a huge neatly...
    Post by: Fins59, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Gear
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