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  1. jeanw Member

    joined: Sep 23, 2008
    33 posts
    ky
    Got this , unit used but new to us stove.that does not have an ashpan... It is the Hitzer sideloader....
    I asked yall about it while back...
    It has this small "ledge" catches some ash.. Very narrow... a pain to clean.....
    So I figured a nice heavy duty small kiddy---sand shovel... but course steel ,etc to get that ash, embers,etc, etc...
    Oh and thanks Hitzer... for nothing ... not being able to get us an owners manual.... Shame on them..
    Thanks YALL.
    keep safe and warm.....
    Jean
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  2. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,417 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    I got one at menards. I have a square and a round one. Use them to dig my craw space with, but it works great for ashs.
  3. jeanw Member

    joined: Sep 23, 2008
    33 posts
    ky
    Smokinj
    do you mean a garden trowel ? I have lots of them. Naw that wont help.... Got several fireplace shovels but way to wide to get in that lipped ledge... can you post a pic of yours???
    Hubby said he could bend the edge tip of a wide putty knife>>> He is usually brillant and inventive as usual
    Thanks yall
    Jean
  4. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,417 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    Yes its a garden tool. Looks just like a shovle. It comes in flat edge and pointed. Minispade!. Its maybe 20-24 inchs long total minispade11.jpg
  5. zap Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 25, 2009
    10,374 posts
    http://www.fireplaces-rochester-ny.com/manuals/HITZER/

    Is your stove in this link?

    zap
  6. How about this one - $4.00 at Home Depot. I have one for my stove. It's 5" wide at the shovel end and 20" long. All steel and works great.

    [IMG]
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  7. EatenByLimestone Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 12, 2006
    4,114 posts
    There are lots of options. I use a metal dustpan I found at the grocery store. It's easy enough to stick a handle on it. Entrenching tools are made completely of metal. Spatulas are made of metal.

    There are lots of options...

    Matt
  8. midwestcoast Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 9, 2009
    1,391 posts
    NW Indiana
    So a garden trowel & fireplace tools are too big? How about a big spoon? Serving spoon or one like a cafeteria sever scoops mashed potatoes with...
    Cut &/or bend it to the perfect size & shape.

    or just leave the bit of ash in there...just sayin'
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  9. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,157 posts
    Michigan
    We've used one for years like Frank pictured. Works good.
  10. Seasoned Oak Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 17, 2008
    2,028 posts
    Eastern Central PA
    I v got a few of those.
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  12. Seasoned Oak Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 17, 2008
    2,028 posts
    Eastern Central PA
    Mr Woopee, wheres Chumley and tennesee tuxedo?
  13. Chumley died in a car accident about 5 years ago, Tennessee is still with us, but not as slender or healthy as he once was.

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