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  1. Funk Brother
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    What type of fireplace do I have, and what can I put in it?

    I can't help on the specifics of which stoves would fit and such. But I *would* like to put a plug in for a freestanding stove as opposed to an...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. Funk Brother
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    TSC 27 ton Splitter on sale

    I bought the Speeco “log catcher”. I like that it bolted on easily and that you can leave it on when you tip the splitter up into vertical...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: The Gear
  3. Funk Brother
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    Inserts without the surrounds? pics or advice?

    TB - Here's a start, though lacking in pictures: http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/45035/ In short, my advice would be:...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  4. Funk Brother
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    How many splits per day are you going through

    That's right where I'm at. When I started burning a few years ago, my father-in-law told me to figure on one (medium-sized split) per hour on...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Dec 18, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  5. Funk Brother
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    Insert Surround Trim and loss of heat

    My take is that a surround, while nice aesthetically, is not necessary and *does* reduce the amount of heat coming into the room. Especially when the...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Nov 3, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. Funk Brother
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    Need help on deciding on flush wood insert.

    EricC - just want to throw in my 2 cents. Don't have a particular brand to reccommend, but a general thought based on my experience: go as big as you...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  7. Funk Brother
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    Oil change on Huskeeeeee 6.5 horse

    I have a 25 ton Speeco with a B & S motor; it also drains onto the platform it's bolted to. I went for this remedy:...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  8. Funk Brother
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    axe question

    If it's a standard type handle, I'd imagine that most any hardware store or even a Lowes or Home Depot would have the wedge; or over the web:...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  9. Funk Brother
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    Log splitter log cradle

    http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/25522/#269915
    Post by: Funk Brother, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  10. Funk Brother
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    monster log splitter

    I know nothing about hydraulics, but your question jogged my memory that I'd saved this link at some point in the past; maybe it will help:...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Jan 21, 2009 in forum: The Gear
  11. Funk Brother
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    Inserts vs Free Standing Stoves and Air Control

    Perp - briefly put, I believe a flue damper can be very beneficial, and I changed the setup of my insert to allow for it. I own an Avalon Olympic...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  12. Funk Brother
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    Using a damper to keep the heat in.

    Briefly put, I believe a top damper can be very beneficial. My approach to getting the most heat into the room can be found near the end of this...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Dec 19, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. Funk Brother
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    insert surround yes or no

    In my case I bought an Avalon Olympic to use as an insert; the exact same model is also sold as a freestanding stove. I eventually got rid of my...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Nov 30, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  14. Funk Brother
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    Insert question probably a dumb one

    mtaccone - Well, I was asking the same question (which I believe is not a dumb one at all) five years ago when I got my insert. I have lots of...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  15. Funk Brother
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    My Harbor Freight 30 ton splitter experience...

    Goose - that one gave me a good laugh - I'd read your plan to use the bolt as a limiter and assumed it would work fine - guess I was wrong too!...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: The Gear
  16. Funk Brother
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    Avalon Olympic Stove tested again and another satisfied owner

    >>Do you guys really run your stoves at 800 deg? Yes. I don't try to keep it there, but am happy to get it there and then let it slowly coast down....
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Insulating space behind and above Regency Insert?

    Haston - here is a thread to check out - http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/13710/P0/ My approach to the problem is near...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Avalon Olympic Stove tested again and another satisfied owner

    Larry - wow, that sounds rough. Something is wrong with this picture. I've never had to use anything stronger than Windex on my Olympic. If I...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    First burn....questions

    RFF - you are on the right track. Yes to the gas stove burner flames. Also there will sometimes be slow wafting flames which come and go (think...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    First burn....questions

    Hi RetiredFF - I know nothing about the Regency but will throw out an idea. You probably need to get it cranking stronger and longer before you back...
    Post by: Funk Brother, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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