oh400ex 629 Posted October 14, 2020 44 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said: Couldn't you season the outside of that stove the same way you would a skillet? Rub some rendered bacon fat all over it, let it cure. Your place will smell good, and your stove will be shiny and rust-free. Jeep coming through with the old school solutions lol I almost said this but was scared of being tarred and feathered for suggesting bacon grease 😂 Stove black (stove polish) would be my first choice and bacon grease right behind it. I would never paint a cast iron stove personally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 14, 2020 with temps reaching 600-1100 degrees .... i doubt it would work long, but not a bad idea.... I'd like to see someone try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 14, 2020 Black stove polish is what I did. Found some at menards this morning. I think it looks pretty’s good. Now I need 4 strong men and a good cook to get this thing in my basement. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted October 14, 2020 Looks amazing and I think you made a great choice going with polish. You can keep that look forever now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, sled_22 said: Black stove polish is what I did. Found some at menards this morning. I think it looks pretty’s good. Now I need 4 strong men and a good cook to get this thing in my basement. looks great sled.... even has the old school color match, almost perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 14, 2020 14 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said: looks like a good score, thanks for the pics. what type of splitting axe, do you use ? I just have the Standard wedge trumper maul. I’ve been told by many the fiskers is the way to go but the one I have is like new so it’s hard to justify a new one when this one works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 14, 2020 5 hours ago, jeepwm69 said: Couldn't you season the outside of that stove the same way you would a skillet? Rub some rendered bacon fat all over it, let it cure. Your place will smell good, and your stove will be shiny and rust-free. I honestly thought about it this morning. I am a die hard cast iron pan guy and won’t cook bacon on anything but. I figured the bacon grease wouldn’t last as long though. And it would make me more hungry than normal every morning I stoke the stove. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 14, 2020 46 minutes ago, sled_22 said: I just have the Standard wedge trumper maul. I’ve been told by many the fiskers is the way to go but the one I have is like new so it’s hard to justify a new one when this one works well. oh trust me ... if your hand splitting. the x-27 is the way to go.... also fish listed a chopper maul, which i don't have but ... want one... if you ever have a chance to try the x-27 do it, just watch your fingers ... lol i almost lost a finger last year ... this pile you see stacked around the fiskars took just a couple hours ... much faster then the hydraulic wood splitter could do. IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,609 Posted October 14, 2020 Yep, I was SHOCKED out how well the X27 splits wood. Heck of a lot easier than a sledge and wedges. I got a Fiskars maul too, but I've hardly used it. X27 is that good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 14, 2020 you never used the fiskars maul ? lol, i recall your post about them being on sell at Wally World ... what i like about the x27 is it's light, with a long handle ... and talk about razor sharp... I'm don't recall exactly who got me started looking ... ether you @retro or @shadetree it's my go to for hand splitting ... and elm as big of a headache as it is... i was very impressed with how well the 27 did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 I’m glad you all are on this wood Stove journey with me. Here’s the rest of the days progress. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, sled_22 said: I’m glad you all are on this wood Stove journey with me. Here’s the rest of the days progress. Looking great! Stove board might be something to consider if you like the tile too. 🤣 Don't know what to recommend brand wise but something like below "Corner stove board" Edited October 15, 2020 by oh400ex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 Ohh I suppose the tile could potentially crack if too hot or just scratching the tile from the feet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, sled_22 said: I’m glad you all are on this wood Stove journey with me. Here’s the rest of the days progress. looks great sled ..... i really like that tile floor... i have one layed in real brick, I'll get you some pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, sled_22 said: Ohh I suppose the tile could potentially crack if too hot or just scratching the tile from the feet? li wouldn't worry about cracks or scratches..... i doubt the heat will ever get high to crack the tiles ... you could always put a small blower fan behind the burner to help circulate the heat plus keep the furness temp on the lower side cool.... plus the draft of the furness will also help. Edited October 15, 2020 by _Wilson_™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, sled_22 said: Ohh I suppose the tile could potentially crack if too hot or just scratching the tile from the feet? Yeah maybe on the heat but what I would think would happen first is the grout gets stained from ashes. Maybe firewood gets sat down on the floor while loading the stove and it scratches (or worse case breaks) the tile. The feet are definitely a concern for damaging the tile but you could use small pads if that's all you were worried about. Depends on your setup... food for thought. Edited October 15, 2020 by oh400ex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 That tile has been in this house for 20 plus years and supposedly been through a wood and pellet stove. It looks pretty much new along with the grout. I’ll just leave it be for this winter and see how it goes. Of course just about every piece of stove pipe I bought is wrong. So back to the 3 different stores I’ve scavenged parts from this week. Return paint and wrong pipe and picking things up to finish my cabin repair. I sure have a lot of coals in the fire right now. We had a 100’ popple hit our cabin this summer in a storm. I have the rafters and roof all fixed but needed a longer fascia board. Here’s some pictures of the damage. More stove work to do there too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 15, 2020 7 hours ago, sled_22 said: That tile has been in this house for 20 plus years and supposedly been through a wood and pellet stove. It looks pretty much new along with the grout. i figured it had a burner at one this would be a dead give away... lol (pic) , I'm like you id just use it as .... i doubt it will scar the tile, and wood shouldnt cause any damage ... some how i dont see you just up and dropping a log on the floor, but rather a nice neat stack ... like you have on the outside of your house. another reason i agree with your idea on the stove .... would be looks like your cabin is going to take some time to get repaired, Any thoughts on knocking a few overly close tall standing trees... that might drop on the cabin and cause more damage if ? another storm blows in, or are they already down from the previous storm ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 The cabin looks worse than it was and I have most of the hard stuff done. I just need to put the new fascia board up and install the 2 new pieces of steel. Then fix the chimney too but since I’ve been down the isle a couple times in the store I should have all I need. She’ll be blowing smoke again by next week when the steel comes in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 15, 2020 good deal.... sounds like your coming right along.... your profile doesn't list your location... where bouts (state are you in) I'm drawing a blank here, if ? you ever said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 West central Wisconsin. I added to the members map but not profile. I should probably do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,567 Posted October 15, 2020 ah okay.... i thought maybe you were down in southeast....I'm not showing on the members location map, let me know if you need any help ... setting it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sled_22 845 Posted October 15, 2020 And Now it’s time to cut wood. Thanks for all the recommendations. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Ohh that came out really nice! See the little bit of ash that feel out in the last picture? That is why I mentioned the stove board. It's near impossible to avoid I know it doesn't matter for your situation and agree personally but there is an example already 😂 Thank you for sharing! Edited October 15, 2020 by oh400ex 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
