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  1. Opportunist
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    Couldn't resist anymore, but what was your longest wait?

    I've been burning for about a week. Tonight I have the stoker and wood burner going. It's 94 degrees in the living room. I'm glad I tried the stoker...
    Post by: Opportunist, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. Opportunist
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    New Jotul oslo--black glass

    The glass on my Oslo has cleared up since I've been burning it more often.
    Post by: Opportunist, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  3. Opportunist
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    On wood stove hearth tools... What is your favorite tool?

    Any auto parts store. Use as directed. If you really don't ever want it to come apart again, get the "red" instead of the "blue". Rick[/quote]...
    Post by: Opportunist, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. Opportunist
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    On wood stove hearth tools... What is your favorite tool?

    I must have 3 sets of tools. Two are nice brass tools and one is old and dull black. My favorite set is the old dull black set. The brass tools are...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. Opportunist
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    I must be crazy

    I'm melting and I like it! If it's 92 degrees inside now. How warm will it be when it's actually cold outside?
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. Opportunist
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    Temp gauge placement

    I understand that there are many things to consider. (wood type, seasoned etc..) I moved a couple years ago. I moved all of my firewood with me. I...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. Opportunist
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    Temp gauge placement

    I bought a temp gauge to try with the Oslo. The Oslo has the single wall elbow/pipe that comes with the stove that attaches out the back. Then a...
    Thread by: Opportunist, Sep 24, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. Opportunist
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    Dogs and firewood

    Go with it! Train him to fetch split wood from the neighbors wood piles. We had a golden/lab mix that would retrieve small logs from the creek....
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  9. Opportunist
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    4x4x8 coal bin to hold 3 tons of rice.cant find plans on net,any1 please take the time to guide me!!

    What kind of coal will you be burning? You could bolt the corners together for extra strength. My corners are screwed together with no problems....
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 14, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. Opportunist
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    4x4x8 coal bin to hold 3 tons of rice.cant find plans on net,any1 please take the time to guide me!!

    You may want to consider using marine quality plywood or treated boards for the floor since it will be outside.
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 14, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Opportunist
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    4x4x8 coal bin to hold 3 tons of rice.cant find plans on net,any1 please take the time to guide me!!

    I don't have a link with directions. Where will it be located? Will you have the coal delivered or will you shovel it in? If you are going to...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 14, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    My Stove Story...

    I wish I received a dollar everytime I've heard the words- "That's worth money." The trick is finding the person that'll pay the money. Sometimes...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 13, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Opportunist
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    What fuel source are you coming FROM

    I have enjoyed 80+ degree temps in Feb. while burning our wood insert. I would lounge around in shorts while it was snowing outside. Then we moved...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. Opportunist
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    What has happened to me....

    While watching Rambo, I found myself staring at the trees in the movie. I would cut that one. Oooh there's some good burning wood.
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. Opportunist
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    I'd like to interview someone who heats their home with wood-heat only!

    I wonder who heats with the most heat sources? I use wood, coal, electric, kerosene and oil. Diversified heating.
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. Opportunist
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    I don't want to get run out of the club but here goes - Coal

    Wet coal doesn't go well with a stoker. It can rust the storage bin and possibly cause problems with the moving parts. I have a inside storage coal...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 6, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    scrounging question

    I always try to ask permission before I take wood. I have only had one person say no. Only because they were going to use the wood. They appreciated...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Lopi Answer and Blower

    The fan might blow some of the air out into the room from the mantel. A blower located some where below or behind the insert would extract the really...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    High Winds and Lots of Rain Headed for N.E

    Now I feel like I should cover my wood. I guess it wouldn't hurt to cover it. We could really use some rain. The water levels are low. It's also a...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Final break in burn....Observed something interesting?

    I used to have a huge old creek stone fireplace with a wood insert. I used it for 10 years. It had two bottom vents on each side for the air to...
    Post by: Opportunist, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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