Russo C 80, to buy or not to buy, that is the question, but it's cheap!

[sbtcabman]

can buy it relatively cheap for fiddy dollah so don't you holler! but... can't seem to find the fire bricks in that size and many are toast. brick as photo shows but no idea if original. any specific thing to check?

any and all thoughts welcome. thanks folks!

 

[begreen]

Is it a standard sized brick (9" x 4.5" x 1.25")?
If not, what are the firebrick's dimensions?

 

[Whitenuckler]

can buy it relatively cheap for fiddy dollah so don't you holler! but... can't seem to find the fire bricks in that size and many are toast. brick as photo shows but no idea if original. any specific thing to check?
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any and all thoughts welcome. thanks folks!

Can't you cut fire brick if it's bigger brick you can get?

 

[sbtcabman]

I'll need to take a trip to the barn agin'
I looked at parts listing and I should likely check a stainless deflector shield too.

 

[sbtcabman]

Can't you cut fire brick if it's bigger brick you can get?

nuckles, probably can. oh boy! I get to buy another one use tool ~

 

[Whitenuckler]

nuckles, probably can. oh boy! I get to buy another one use tool ~

Join the club. And once I get it, I don't easily part with it. Finally sold my hardwood stapler and staples, as I guess the
hardwood I installed 15 years ago was/is the last

 

[sbtcabman]

so I went to the barn for another look just now.
essentially needs 10 bricks and new rope but otherwise no apparent issues. everything seems functional and present. and this stove seems to be dual purpose coal/wood as it has a grate and shaker.
a bit peculiar design with the coal grate though. I'm wondering if that comes out when you burn wood and you just put more fire brick in the bottom?

begreen, yes appears to be standard bricks.

still looking for some commentary from those who have or have had as to suggestions and thoughts especially with regard to my observations and assumptions above. thanks folks!

 

[sbtcabman]

since I go down rabbit holes, I have with this. it appears this is a coal stove. I finally found a parts list/manual.

I believe it is not possible/advisable to use a wood stove for coal but what about a coal stove for wood?

 

[begreen]

It is a coal stove. Some use it as a wood stove but it's inefficient at best.

 

[sbtcabman]

thanks begreen! I have decided agin' it