That is the exact same stove that I have, a "Resolute" Mine is stamped 1983 in the rear piece inside the stove. That is the yr. I bought it. It has treated me just fine, the only thing is some regasketing here and there and an occasional repaint. Good luck!
I've got one of those satchels too love the thing carries easily two full stove loads and keeps the wife happy because it catches all the bark and such keeping it off the floor
Well, I don't burn wood like these other fellas here in central west Florida, BUT when I'm working on wood (cutting, splitting, chopping) I do have a fire going. Nothing like a fire in the area when your hard at work. Not that that reply contributes any insight.....
Looks like you're well into the whole firewood attitude CtRider ... as others have said, you're in lots of good company here...
Good eye Mountain Man- indeed it is. It took me several times at the house to notice the dragons. Seems the owners left me all the accessories except a fan. Have the screen for the doors, the warming trays and the tool kit on the mantle.
So I have this cement slab that I really can't figure out what to use it for besides wood storage - since I don't have the tractor with forks yet (for awhile) how would you restack the pile? I was trying to think of the best way to stack on a pallet and keep it mobile - like maybe one of those round stacks with the uglies in the middle or using some pallet boards for vertical support
Cement slab is better than the ground, but I'd still put it up on pallets (since you have them), to help airflow. If you have a lawn mowing type tractor, get a small trailer and move the wood that way until you manage the larger tractor with forks. Do what you can do, until you can do better.
I get stacking on pallets for the airflow. Do you have a way to stack on pallets that they can moved later vs the stack being tied into each other? Or maybe I just make a pallet with sides for transport add fill it as needed. That seems easier than having each pallet as its own independent stack
Well, had a close call this weekend. My dad had a stent put in two weeks ago and asked me to come lend a hand with a leaner over his shed. We had it tied off about 1/2 way up and under tension with the come along. It was an aspen about 12" dbh. Before we started cutting, we thought we out to get leverage higher in the tree and were gathering up our throwing weight and rope when we heard cracking and that fast the top snapped in a couple places and came crashing down. The majority of it missed us and the shed except for a 4-6" diameter chunk about 24" long went through the roof. In all the trees we've taken down together we've never had one snap like that. I didn't think to take pictures as we were racing to patch the roof and other chores before sundown. I know, I know, it didn't happen without pictures!! Be safe out there.
Close call Matt. Poplar just does that. It's not a strong wood at all. I don't like having any poplar anywhere near any house, shed, etc. I've seen first hand a giant top of a poplar tree snap off ahead of me in a microburst while driving on a highway and it blew across the road like a giant 50' tumbleweed. There was some high speed off roading I did that day. Luckily i was in my Jeep and there was no issue. The days when a pair of underwear is the only casualty is a good one, considering the circumstances.
We've been having trouble with packages (UPS) finding the house and since we have a mailing address from the neighboring town it's messed things up. Got my moisture meter finally.
Got the stove cleaned out last night and had our first fire. Took a little bit to learn the stove but I like it. Just wish it had come with a fan/blower instead of the fancy fireplace tools haha.
Would you rather.... My local dealer says he throws in 2 extra chains when you buy an XP saw. Husqvarna's website says they have a promotion for a 20" bar and chain on XP saws. I'm planning on purchasing a 550xp - if I can only get one of those promotions - which would you rather have? Anything else like a file kit? Place is a great dealer and I've been very happy with their service.
I don't worry much about bugs in the house. I store a few days' firewood indoors and only get the occasional bug. No big deal. I'd restack the firewood from the previous owner. That stack is definitely full of leaves and other junk that hold water, and the bottom pieces are probably not very dry. Plus the stack has settled so it has less open space in it that you'd like. Move it and restack with lots of air between the splits.
Extra chain, and even an extra bar are not expensive items. I'd buy the saw that is a better deal regardless of those promotions. You will need a file kit, but that is also a pretty inexpensive item. When chainsawing you'll want to sharpen the chain every few tanks of gas, even if you are very careful to avoid dirt and rocks.
I'm going to buy the saw from the dealer either way, I was just looking for input if I could only get one of the promotions (extra chains va bar and chain), which is more useful/value.
Got any details on which bar and chains they are promoting? Laminated bar, solid bar, LPX or LGX chain or Vanguard. The last Oregon/Husky laminated bar I had was made out of some king of cheese I think.
