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  1. kumastoves Member

    joined: Jun 11, 2007
    19 posts
    Rathdrum, ID
    I figured there would be a few that would appreciate seeing a picture of this classic stove.

    We took it in last week to do some repair. We patched a crack on the back wall, replaced the failing brick holders with new stainless steel ones, and re-bricked the stove. A little paint and the customer has a nearly new, 30 year old stove. He purchased it brand new about 30 years ago.

    Hope you enjoy.

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  2. Fsappo New Member

    joined: Apr 9, 2008
    3,551 posts
    Central NY
    What did you charge more or less, parts and labor for that refurb?
  3. kumastoves Member

    joined: Jun 11, 2007
    19 posts
    Rathdrum, ID
    $240 for Labor and about $60 for parts (26 Firebrick).
  4. Jonsered New Member

    joined: Feb 7, 2010
    119 posts
    Woodstock CT
    thats beautiful and I bet it kicks out some serious BTUs
  5. runandjump New Member

    joined: Apr 7, 2009
    85 posts
    Southern Ohio
    Very nice job! I would love to find one that size for a backup. Keep up the good work!
  6. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,918 posts
    Northern Virginia
    The old boy lives to fight another day. Bob would be proud.
  7. ash bucket New Member

    joined: Jul 6, 2009
    57 posts
    central KY
    Question: Where did you get 26 firebrick for $60? Cheapest place I can find is Northern Tool and they are $15 for 6 bricks and shipping is $20!
  8. Fsappo New Member

    joined: Apr 9, 2008
    3,551 posts
    Central NY
    Ash bucket, did you try a local fireplace shop or masonry supply? Bricks about about 1.80 each at a yard.
    Kuma, thats a nice deal. $300 to put that classic back into service is money well spent for folks looking to use that kind of stove. I was guessing it would be around that price. Glad to see folks still doing stove rebuilds. I think if or when I retire, refurbing older wood stoves would be a great way to pass the time.
  9. Adkjake Member

    joined: Jan 3, 2010
    197 posts
    Adirondack High Peaks
    Nice job, and since I also have that stove, I've put your website in my favorites!
  10. kumastoves Member

    joined: Jun 11, 2007
    19 posts
    Rathdrum, ID
    Since we manufacture stoves, we buy the firebrick in pallets of 912 bricks. $15 for 6 bricks is close to the price each that we sell them.
  11. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,918 posts
    Northern Virginia
    For general information, most brick yards sell firebricks for around two dollars and fifty cents apiece. In my limited experience.
  12. Fsappo New Member

    joined: Apr 9, 2008
    3,551 posts
    Central NY
    Bart, come to New York! I think we found something we can do cheaper than other states. Firebrick will put us back on the map!

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