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Found an old stove

Discussion in 'Non-EPA Woodstoves and Fireplaces' started by isaaccarlson, May 1, 2026.

  1. isaaccarlson

    isaaccarlson

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    We found this old mini cook stove while clearing out our aunt’s garage. It looks like someone got the inside pretty hot because the oven floor sags and there is a crack in the lid.

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    Cool!
     
  3. JD Guy

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    Nice find, is it salvageable to put back in use?
     
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    I’m not sure. I’m going to look at it and see.
     
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    It looks like the stove should come apart easily and we should be able to make a new oven floor out of steel.
     
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    Yahoo! Congrats:smoke:
     
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    That is a nice old oven. I would definitely restore it!:yes:
     
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    Clean and paint it up for a nice decoration. (I) wouldn't use it if there is bad metal in it. Cast can just "let go" and break if fatigued too much. It's a neat piece, but cast can be very unpredictable as it ages. Just my opinion. :handshake:
     
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    Not bad for 140 years old.
     
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