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  1. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
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  2. Hogwildz Minister of Fire

    No plate on the back? Kinda looks like a Century
  3. Crane Stoves Member

    joined: Apr 22, 2012
    204 posts
    Duxbury, MA.
    i dont think thats a century... based on the sunburst pattern on the door (it appears to be a Vermont Casting sunburst to me), give me some pictures of the base or leggs of the unit please, this would help me to rule out alot. also do you have a pic of the handle for that door (is it chrome plated or white enamel, white enamel would dictate VC as well) I cant believe their is no metal label on it (have you looked for it everywhere (if their is any heat shields or blower shrouds look under/behind them to the combustion chamber of the unit. Why are those clips on the door so shiny new (someone restored that door recently or never used the stove). the Rottella grinding disk on that grinder tells me its more then a simple homeowners tools (only pro fabricators buy Rotella's). whats that plastic wrap pic (i cant tell wth that is, maybe my eyes aren't focusing on the photo correct LOL)

    P.S. the paint is easiest thing to repair and super easy to do, so dont worry about that at all.
  4. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
    I have not seen this stove yet. Just noticed it on Craigslist last night and thought it looked interesting. I texted the owner and he replied this morning.

    He said it came from the Monessen Hearth place (I believe they have a factory there) in Paris, Ky. Has never had a fire built in it, had accidently been left outside and he got it from them. He believed it is a Windsor 1500 but is going to check the sticker that is still on the side of the stove.

    He said he is asking $300 firm.
  5. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA

    Nope, that's not a VC stove.
  6. Crane Stoves Member

    joined: Apr 22, 2012
    204 posts
    Duxbury, MA.
    gosh, we need some more photos... im on a mission now LOL
  7. mellow Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 19, 2008
    1,752 posts
    Salisbury, MD
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  8. Crane Stoves Member

    joined: Apr 22, 2012
    204 posts
    Duxbury, MA.
    GJ mellow, now i can stop scrolling through 1000's of images LOL
  9. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
    The answers are: (drum roll please)

    DutchWest / Windsor Plate Steel Wood Insert (DW2500X02) made by Monessen Hearth
    The plastic wrapped box contains the firebrick, some stainless steel tubes and flashing.
    The man is a heavy equipment mechanic that does fab work at home.
    The blower has never been tested but he believes it will need to be replaced due to water damage.

    The unit is small but should serve my purpose. I am to meet him tomorrow and see the insert. The last big question is it worth $300?

    Plus what do I need to look for that would be a deal breaker?

    Thanks
  10. weatherguy Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 20, 2009
    2,716 posts
    Central Mass
    I would say its worth $300 even if you have to buy a blower
    Is this the stove?

    http://www.amazon.com/Monessen-Wr2500x02-Windsor-Series-Burning/dp/B005TGC8IM
  11. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
    I went and inspected the insert tonight and bought it for $250.00. The blower is actually in very good condition and works fine. The flashing is missing, so I will have to replace that. Otherwise it seemed to be in very good condition, the worse rust is located on the door as shown in the picture. The only other rust was a small spot near the bottom.

    I am picking it up Monday and will supply pictures then.
  12. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA

    I am really surprised it was a Dutchwest. Doug Crane was far, far closer to being correct than I thought he was.
  13. dafattkidd Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2007
    1,135 posts
    Long Island, NY
    Doug Crane knows his stuff. That guy's got a lot of wood stovin in his blood.
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  14. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,954 posts
    Carver, MA.
    Sounds like you got a hellava deal on that stove/insert! I look forward to the pics etc..

    Good luck!

    Ray
  15. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
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    Picked up my insert today and here are the pictures. Please review and let me know if you see any major concerns.

    Thanks
  16. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,954 posts
    Carver, MA.
  17. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,113 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Nice deal. With a little steel wool, cleanup and paint it'll look brand new.
  18. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
    What kind/make of paint should I use?

    Thanks
  19. Defiant Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 5, 2007
    1,864 posts
    Old Lyme CT
    Stove Bright Stove Paint, Satin Black
  20. UglyStrike New Member

    joined: Mar 9, 2012
    23 posts
    KY
    Any primer required?
  21. Defiant Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 5, 2007
    1,864 posts
    Old Lyme CT
    No, wipe all surfaces with thinner or spirits to get the fine particles before painting.
  22. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    5,954 posts
    Carver, MA.

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