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[Dix]

Awesome Backwoods (was going to use the acronym BS, but it didn't seem right)

Appreciate the tip. I will buy a cord of oak right away and get it stacked. It's always windy here in the desert and with the impending 100+ degree heat that surely is headed my way, I should be good to go.
Then start stockpiling for the future.
Great tip on a partial dismantling of the stove to help move the darn thing. My wife, although at 70 yrs old hasn't lost any of her beauty, may not be much help moving 500# of cast iron and soapstone.
I'll put her in charge of splitting and stacking. Hope she doesn't read this.

I'll start a new thread this afternoon with pictures to show what I'm up against.

Again, thanks to all

I hope she does, always looking for a new member of Dah Sistahood/Covenhood


Get ahead on the stock pile, and you'll be all set That is a lovely stove


Welcome to the forums

 

[Dirtsurgeon]

Great post Hiram, thanks. I will absolutely take all advice into account. I'm truly a newbie when it comes to wood burning. I did have a barrel stove in my garage in Spokane where I grew up and thought it was awesome. Wood wasn't an issue back then. Come to think of it, neither was efficiency.

PB...regarding my screen name...proctologist??.....now that's funny right there.
Actually, I started operating construction equipment in '74 and am still in the industry of underground utility construction.
Back in the early '90's, a groundman friend of mine made the comment that I was like a surgeon with a backhoe digging around sub-structures.
Some of the guys would mess with me by calling me "the dirt surgeon". It sounded kinda cool in later years and I've used that name in different internet sites.
Haven't pulled levers full time in quite some time but the name is still in use.

Thanks Dixie, I'll pass on your support to the "sista", lol.
Or not.... :wow:

 

[-PB-]

Dirt,
backhoe digging was my third guess!

 

[begreen]

I was thinking a landscaper but I like dirt surgeon better. A good backhoe, mini-excavator operator can do some amazing work.

 

[G-rott]

I was thinking a landscaper but I like dirt surgeon better. A good backhoe, mini-excavator operator can do some amazing work.

And a poor one can put a simple project into FUBAR status real quick....

 

[Dirtsurgeon]

LOL@ G-rott

No truer words ever spoken.

 

[PapaDave]

Dirtsurgeon, welcome to the Hearth.
As Dennis mentioned, first is dry wood. You'll get that advice from most here.
Once your install begins, there are many here who can help with any questions you have.
You may have noticed that our mods/admins were some of the first to respond. ' Nuff said.
We LOVE pics here, so if you can, don't be shy about posting those as you go. :cheese:

Edit: Didn't see your other thread. Heading back there now to see the pics. WAY cool!

 

[raybonz]

Thanks Hiram, I was a little apprehensive about buying so quickly with only a week or so to research the stove.
The reviews were good, supposedly the off season price and free shipping ended yesterday, and the fact that that was the one that "momma" liked, sealed the deal.
Half a cord a year? Hope your right. With my burn time going from 30 minutes to 8hrs should cut down on my usage for sure. Plus the fact that the heat is going to stay in
house instead of fly out the chimney is a nice plus, lol.

Thanks Ray, I know I'll get a ton of good ideas on this site and even pick up on the lingo......such as T-5.
Really looking forward to this.

Colin

Colin the stove I am installing is an Alderlea model T-5 (medium sized stove with a 2 cu. ft. firebox) made by Pacific Energy aka PE..

Ray

 

[firefighterjake]

Welcome to the forum.