Heritage Restoration Project

[finke67]

After lurking for a while I thought I'd post a question. I am new to wood stoves and really want to get a soapstone stove for my future house (not as the main heat source, but rather a something complimentary for the open living areas). While looking on classifieds I found a used Heritage Stove for $400 that needs a little TLC. Seems like a good price and might be worth jumping on and storing until I can use it.

Seller states that it is only surface rust, but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger as there may be other parts I would have to replace. I don't want to end up dropping money into it to a point where I could have bought new and saved my time. Do you think this is worth trying to restore? Have you any experience taking Heritage stoves apart to remove rust?

Thank you.

 

[stoveguy13]

it is not a heritage it look like a HS II

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Sorry, but I would not pay that much, but then, I would not want that stove either. Looks like a lot of work will need to be done for sure.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Sorry, but I would not pay that much, but then, I would not want that stove either. Looks like a lot of work will need to be done for sure.

I agree. That stove in good shape is barely worth $400.

 

[finke67]

I must have just thought it was a Heritage, upon rereading it didn't actually list model type.
Thank you. I will keep looking.

 

[firefighterjake]

A "little" TLC . . . a "little" bit of an understatement.

I think you're wise to keep looking.