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  1. mcollect
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    What made you burn wood?

    We built a custom home in the mountains of western Maryland. The house had a double sided fireplace between the living room and dining room. It was...
    Post by: mcollect, May 14, 2013 at 8:53 PM in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Tree Identification

    Elms are a good source of spring Morels, especially dying and dead ones. Look for them in the near future. check this out...
    Post by: mcollect, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    tempered glass or pyrex?

    Do not use tempered glass. We had/have a double sided fire place and twice the tempered glass exploded. We then went to aromatherapy( sp) and it held...
    Post by: mcollect, Mar 10, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Painted hearth and insert

    I am wondering about how close the mantel is to the stove, to me it looks too close for my insert. Check for clearances for your particular stove.
    Post by: mcollect, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Heating w/Jotul 500C Rockland during the power outage/blizzard over the weekend - thoughts? advice?

    During an outage a small inverter from the car will run the fan. Did that, but now have a generator( wife's idea).
    Post by: mcollect, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Rotten fire box questions from newb

    I think I would go with an insert and a stainless steel flue liner. It would cost less then what you were quoted and some put out a good amount of...
    Post by: mcollect, Jan 15, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Why use an IR Thermo Gun ??

    IR guns spread out the area used, so the closer you are the better the reading. For my insert I get next to the upper vent and using a sideways shot...
    Post by: mcollect, Jan 8, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Why use an IR Thermo Gun ??

    On my insert it is the only reliable way to check it. Plus when I point it near the dog he chases it and tries to swat it with his paw, priceless.
    Post by: mcollect, Jan 8, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Wood shed designs - if you were doing it again

    I am just starting to think of a wood shed. I wondered if I need footings or if I can just use 6X6s and tie it together somehow? Any ideas? I built...
    Post by: mcollect, Jan 7, 2013 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Do you leave your door open on cold start?

    With my jotul 550 I find that if I leave the door cracked just 1/4" the fire starts quicker with less smoke. I don't leave the room, been there and...
    Post by: mcollect, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Is it possible to close one side of two-sided fireplace with airtight seal?

    The trouble with tempered glass is the sides. Any pressure on them and the glass is shattered. So the seal has to be on the front and back of the...
    Post by: mcollect, Dec 25, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Is it possible to close one side of two-sided fireplace with airtight seal?

    Four years ago we were in your situation. My wife loves fires so we had the architects design a two sided fireplace between the living room and the...
    Post by: mcollect, Dec 25, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    How'd you start?

    We had this house built 20 years ago with a two sided fireplace between the living room and the dining room. It looked really great but when it was...
    Post by: mcollect, Dec 21, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Cook in the insert?

    Now I've got to try a pizza in my insert. Do you think the pizza stone will take the thermal shock by it being put on hot coals?
    Post by: mcollect, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Jotul c550 Rockland tips thread

    shawnoe Fill her up and you will see 500-600 easily. Don't shut down the air too early and don't turn the fan on high. Low air speed is more then...
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hunting for trees to cut in my woods

    My place looks similar many trees bowed. I can cut a standing tree easily but never attempted one bowed. Where can I find how to do this. At least...
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    used 361

    The company I bought from only repairs saws. They at least said OEM parts are used when they are available. If I over paid; it comes with a thirty...
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    used 361

    I just paid $500 for a completely rebuilt one with 20" bar and a new chain. Did I pay too much?
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Got Ripped Off By a Firewood Dealer - Any tips for Drying wood quickly?

    My first year the same thing happened to me. I just split it into smaller splits and stored it in the basement with a dehumidifier on in a small...
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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    Hurricane Sandy and White Pine

    I have hemlocks down do I just treat them like pine?
    Post by: mcollect, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: The Wood Shed
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