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Condar Backsaver Apron

Any reviews/thoughts on this appreciated - http://www.condar.com/backsaver.html Thanks in advance.

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Feb 24, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: The Gear
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Unsafe Poulan Wild Thing

Chain often keeps going when on idle, and sometimes quite fast. Read in the manual, and it says to adjust the carb. Of course, under Carb adjustment,...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Feb 16, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: The Gear
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Managing Temp Output with the VC Encore Cat

Always thought this was easy, until I recently installed one of the Condar thermal probes to monitor Cat temp. Stove manual says something along the...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Nov 25, 2011, 22 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Permanent VC Encore Gaskets?

I'm not quite seeing why I can't replace the gasket around the fireback in my 2550, but this is what the manual says: Permanent Encore Gaskets Other...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Nov 11, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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What's a generous cord?

This guy could be in trouble with his terms... http://lansing.craigslist.org/for/2689475398.html

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Nov 9, 2011, 27 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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Favorite Books on Woodlot Management?

Any books you folks would recommend? Thinking of making an offer on some adjacent property to play in. Interests are in making firewood as a bit of a...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Aug 26, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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VC Encore Cat - Behind the Fireback

Got this stove newly installed in January or February. Removed the fireback to get a look at the catalyst, and this is what I found. I thought...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Aug 22, 2011, 45 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Planning to Split a Large Cottonwood

Have my local arborist coming out to fell a large cottonwood for me (118" circumference, or about 40" DBH) sometime next week. Not asking him to limb...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Apr 8, 2011, 25 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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Encore Cat Damper Won't Close

Finally got our chimney relined and our new stove installed. Did three warmup burns to <500 F. Just now got to the point where I was ready to close...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Feb 20, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Rear Tire Chains?

I use a White GT-205 Lawn and Garden Tractor and a cart to haul things around in the summer. Useless in the winter, as there's no traction. Limited...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 23, 2010, 28 replies, in forum: The Gear
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Staining or Painting Brick Hearth Area?

There don't seem to be very many posts on this topic here, so I started a new one. If others have done this, would love to hear about your...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 17, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Those damned Alcove Dimension Requirements

Arguably, this may be more of a rant than anything... Our dealer came out today to do a final check before we actually schedule work. As it turns...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 14, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Standing Dead Ash - Ready to Burn?

If it's true (in a modern, soon to be purchased stove), I just might be interested... http://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/2097728230.html

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 10, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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More Level Heat Output - Leyden or Encore Cat?

Tried to ask my dealer about which of the stoves he reps is better, what puts out too much heat, which is easier to operate, which is more subject to...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 10, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Fire view on four different stoves

Looking at these: Lopi Leyden VC Encore Cat Quadrafire Cumberland Gap Hearthstone Shelburne From what I've read here, I would tend to expect a...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 9, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Another odd CL wood post

Interesting, two face cords cost more than one. But the best part is this 'seasoned' wood is 'cut and split to fit'. Don't you cut and split it...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 9, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
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Dumb Qs - Splits and N/S/E/W

Could almost be a survey for the first part. When you make small splits, are you using stuff you split long ago, or making fresh splits? If making...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 6, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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What Gear Items are on your Christmas Wish List?

Ok, this is a little self-serving as well. I'm also asking what moisture meter I should put on my wish list. :) Cheers, John

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 6, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: The Gear
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Thoughts on the Lopi Leyden?

This would be paired with knocking out the interior ceramic flue in our existing chimney, replacing it with a 6" insulated liner, and installing a...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 4, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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Glazed Creosote Removal?

Seems like this has been one step forward and two steps back the whole way with this. Started with a sweep telling me my chimney was unsafe to use...

Thread by: JV_Thimble, Dec 2, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

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