Removing soapstone?

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IPLUMB

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Aug 18, 2006
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Is it OK to remove the back row of soapstone in my Hearthstone Morgan insert? I now that the bottom is required to protect the cast iron but don't know ablout the back or the sides? I'm tring to make my firebox a little deeper Thanks guys Aaron
 
Its best NOT to change the design of a stove. I would talk to the dealer or better yet the manufacture.
 
Aaron your stove is designed to be used with the refactory package The Refactory is there to protect the outer cast iron from the extreme heat. IF fact a lot of engineering and testing went into that design ensuring that it functions effeciently safely and for longevity. removing them without re-engineering is not the way to go If you need more capacity in your firebox them opt for a
larger stove. This is not a good idea
 
Well, if ya gotta do it. I'll give ya ten bucks for them plus shipping. Put them in may insert and make it a soapstone stove.

No! Don't take the soapstone outta the firebox. Goofy as it is that Hearthstone calls that stove a soapstone stove when all they do is line a steel stove with a few bricks of the stuff.
 
Roospike said:
Alright , I'm going to have to call this one ............ EVERYBODY DOG PILE ON IPLUMB ! :lol:

OK OK Already I get it!!!!! I won't experiment....
 
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