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  1. J

    Sweet Home stove

    Hello, this stove came with the house I bought. Any info on it? Sweet Home Alpine AFX (tested date of 12/16/1985). Seems to be in good shape, minus some fire brick deterioration, and some surface rust. What’s recommended black polish or high temp paint after sanding off the rust spots.
  2. B

    Looking for more info on my stove

    Just bought this stove and I'm looking for as much information on it as possible. It appears to be a grandma stove, fireplace series. Hopefully this will be my main source of heat for most of the winter. On the back panel, it has stamped... 10 78 GM 10855B. Not sure what that means. Also, it...
  3. S

    Olympic Franklin '49' Stove - Seeking Repair/Hazard Information

    I am trying to learn more about this stove and ask for advice about a couple issues with it. Is there any way to find out the age of this stove? I understand this is an Olympic Franklin stove and it is marked '49.' I've included a photo of this. The house was built in 1957 and it's possible...
  4. LouCammie

    The right wood stove for Newfoundland Canada winters

    Hi there-I am in the process of researching what woodstove is right for me. I have a very drafty large century home that hasnt had heat (2 space heaters and lots of heated blankets in each room) for almost 10 years. I a older now and done with that. I need a stove. To tell you the truth I have...