I can begin the burn season. Excited to have a new Alderlea T6! Thanks for those who helped answer some questions about stoves.
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PE Alderlea T6 - Install
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Holy crap, is that heavy stove just setting on a table? Surely there is more support we can't see.
I'll take ablaze picture when I get home.
The hearth is plate steel. It's a 2 piece design with a base and a top. The top is 1/8" steel with a 3/4" bar welded all the way around to give it a stout look. The base is an 1/8" shell to cover the wood support structure. I rusted the metal with vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, neutralized the rust and clear coated it.
The hearth is plate steel. It's a 2 piece design with a base and a top. The top is 1/8" steel with a 3/4" bar welded all the way around to give it a stout look. The base is an 1/8" shell to cover the wood support structure. I rusted the metal with vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, neutralized the rust and clear coated it.
Awesome creation! That has to go in the hearth gallery as one very clever installation. Very nice use of materials there. I think you're going to love that heating beast. Kudos on making such a great spot to display and enjoy it. Well done!
I am also curious about the support framing. Is there additional bracing in the middle? Is that 1 1/8" ply on top? How are you finding the hearth stiffness? Nice and rigid or a little springy?
I am also curious about the support framing. Is there additional bracing in the middle? Is that 1 1/8" ply on top? How are you finding the hearth stiffness? Nice and rigid or a little springy?
1/8" sheet steel is quite thin, it isn't providing the strength so the wood structure is doing the work. Did you dent the sheetmetal when sliding the stove into place?
I admire your creativity on the rusted steel sheet. It almost looks like wood in the pictures.
I admire your creativity on the rusted steel sheet. It almost looks like wood in the pictures.
Thanks!
The hearth stiffness is great. 3/4" plywood with another 1/2" cement board on top of that, then steel. I did not add another support in the middle. The 2 inner supports are the width of the stove legs. There was no bounce when I walked on it before the stove went in.
Thanks!
The metal did not dent at all. There is no gap between the steel and the cement board. The steel sheet is 100% supported. We did scratch the clear coat a little getting into place, but more clear coat covered the scratches. It does kind of look like wood. I sprayed the vinegar/hydrogen peroxide while the top was vertical and it ran down to make that pattern. Fun project!
tahoostas
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Dang!.... I love it! I did a steel plate too and considered that rust finish but ended up just painting it matte black. I'm a little jealous. 
You will love the metal, it's so easy to clean with no grout grooves, etc.
You will love the metal, it's so easy to clean with no grout grooves, etc.
Michael Golden
Feeling the Heat
That looks amazing
Is the hearth pretty much built just for that stove, then? Not that you'll be switching anytime soon...
I did build it for this stove, but it would be very easy to remove the top and base and slide in a couple more supports.
And you are right, I don't plan to change anytime soon!
Just one thing missing, FIRE! We'll need another shot when that puppy is fired up and has a hot belly.
I like it. I'm glad I read the thread, I also thought the base was made of wood too.
Stonework is nice too, along with the spot. What is your stoves rear clearance?
Stonework is nice too, along with the spot. What is your stoves rear clearance?
The rock wall is part of the masonry chimney that has 3 flues in it. On the opposite side is a fireplace with a heatilator. We have decomissioned it because we used its flue to run the liner up for the T6.
What does the plate on the front edge do inside the door of the T6? I noticed it lifts up because I caught a piece of wood on it.
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