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  1. Biff_CT2
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    Wood for Jotul 550

    I cut most of my stuff to 20". I also cut a bunch of shorties so that I can start my fires using a lean-to arrangement. I do that by placing the...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, May 15, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    End of the Season Uglies (knots, ect) kills maul

    This is an interesting approach to operating a business. If I understand you correctly, you're comfortable (a) providing a warranty that...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  3. Biff_CT2
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    End of the Season Uglies (knots, ect) kills maul

    Well, I broke my fourth Craftsman maul last weekend. This time the failure occurred at the joint between the handle and the head - not a head...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Too Much Draft?

    Here ya go. Bookmark this one for your smartphone browser. http://fullmetalbullshiet.ytmnd.com/[/quote] Have you considered using that for your...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Too Much Draft?

    + 1 there is always a first but I dont think its gonna happen in 18 feet.[/quote] Intuitively, I think you're correct. My preference, however, is...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. Biff_CT2
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    Splitting maul

    That is extremely cool. Are there any markings on it?
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Gear
  7. Biff_CT2
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    Too Much Draft?

    Well, no - his problem was embers being sucked up the flue CORRECT(not so much sucked as drafted as all stoves do). If he had creosote burning...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. Biff_CT2
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    Who is Correct?

    My thoughts are that putting a 500lb steel box into a sheet metal housing designed to hold 50lbs of firewood will end badly. And shame on the...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Too Much Draft?

    Well, no - his problem was embers being sucked up the flue. If he had creosote burning in his flue, he appears to have been content to let it...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  10. Biff_CT2
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    Too Much Draft?

    Actually, when you look at the table in article, and consider the effect that a chimney fire has on draft due to an elevated flue temp to outside...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  11. Biff_CT2
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    Who is Correct?

    This question has a Wile E. Coyote feel to it. You should pose the question to your insurance company. I believe they can straighten you out.
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. Biff_CT2
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    Too Much Draft?

    Check out this article on the "Florida Bungalow Syndrome". http://www.gulland.ca/florida_bungalow_syndrome.htm It has a table that illustrates...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Biff_CT2
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    Stone or marble mantels that look right with wood burning insert?

    Ditto. We did a custom cut bluestone mantle for our brick-faced fireplace. Cost was around $200 bucks installed as I remember, and it works...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. Biff_CT2
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    Appalled At My Maul - Stihl PA 80

    This isnt a 'consumable'. :coolgrin: Granted its not very easy to swing (more like drop it straight down instead lol) compared to when I was 30 or...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Appalled At My Maul - Stihl PA 80

    But 7 mauls at $25 is okay?? :lol: (I do realize that you were getting them replaced, just had to poke fun).[/quote] You've got a point,...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Appalled At My Maul - Stihl PA 80

    I've destroyed several mauls in last four years. With the Lowes/Home Depot 8lb mauls I found the connection between the fiberglass handle and the...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Jotul rocks!!!

    I'm of similar mind. I've had a Jotul 550 for four seasons with zero issues - haven't had to contact the dealer (or Jotul) for any reason...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Anyone else hate newspaper to start fire?

    Generally, I don't fool around with newspaper or buy fire starters. I lay a handfull of twigs over three dry pine cones (I keep a trash barrel of...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    What maul or axe for splitting larger splits?

    ...but it's so satisfying when the 6lb (Craftsman) head splits in half. And the look on the clerk's face when you exchange it for a new maul is...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: The Gear
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    Gonna try sweeping....update....not happy

    $35 for a single chimney brush extension? That's nonsense. You can get a set for something like $25 that more than meet the need. I bought my...
    Post by: Biff_CT2, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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