Is there a time of year that the manufacturers typically announce new models/options?
With the weather in the upper 70's I'm burning none of the wood I've been scrounging. Since starting to heat with wood (this is my 3rd 'winter')...
...in one final attempt to make peace with the Encore...if this doesn't work out I'm buying a new stove in the next week or two..If it works out then...
Could anyone measure from the front of your stove to the center of stove pipe? Trying to see how far one would stick out of my alcove type setup....
If you guys are getting sick of my question I apologize. We are getting close to pulling the trigger on a new stove. The one thing we want is a...
Getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger on an Oslo to replace my VC Encore. The Encore has an oval to round adapter (not sure of the right...
So I went online to find a gasket kit (where I live there aren't many 'stove' shops...at least not nearby). I found Black Swan. Anyone ever dealt...
Looking to buy my first tiller. Been borrowing one but am ready to invest in my own. Any tips? I want a good one, one that will last a while and...
I normally check craigslist daily looking for decent scrounges and my friends know I cut wood so they let me know if they find something. Most of the...
I've never had to buy any parts before but my VC Encore 2550 needs a new combustor. Any suggestion on a source with good prices/shipping? Thanks!
We inherited a Vermont Castings 2550 when we purchased our home. The more l learn about stoves and heating with them the more I don't think I like my...
I have a John Deere 3 series but have a buddy looking and found a Cub Cadet with a 26hp Kohler. I told him the motor had my vote but I've heard Cub...
I had another thread trying to figure out what to get and I ended up with a Honda powered 26ton Iron & Oak. I put it together mostly on Friday night...
We have a VC 2550 Encore. Last night my wife was coming to bed and for some reason paused over the stove holding a fleece blanket she puts in her...
Okay, I posted a few weeks ago that I was going through the stove and making sure I was in good working order. This week I have fired up the stove...
Going to pull the trigger on a splitter. Was thinking Huskee 22 ton at TSC but after watching some YouTube videos I'm wanting to go bigger. Most all...
We bought a home last winter that has a Vermont Castings Encore in it. I used it last year a few times somewhat haphazardly (didn't know it at the...
We just moved into a home and inherited what I'm pretty sure is a Vermont Castings Encore. I found the manual on line and fired it up. I have...
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