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First Post... A Scrounge. Not a newbie scrounger though.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by 19glendale, Oct 3, 2017.

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  1. 19glendale

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    Long time lurker on this forum. Previously only on Hearth.com forum. I have run a Century S244 freestanding stove in my masonry fireplace for 1 year with a half-insulated SS liner and insulated block off plate, all of which I installed myself. This was my latest scrounge yesterday. Got a second load today. This was through Nextdoor, versus the more popular CL. Sign should have said "bone dry Free Wood." Though I haven't taken any moisture meter readings yet, but judging from the weight and reverberance sound of the white oak, it should be good to go for this year.
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    Really like the step plate you have on the back of the truck.
     
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    Whoops, I forgot! :picard:

    Welcome aboard 19glendale ! Nice score for BTU's ya got there!
     
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    Welcome.

    Standing dead wood always good. Even better with oak!

    Hoard on!

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    Welcome!!
     
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    Thanks, it doubles as a tailgaiting-discouragement device.
     
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    Anyone getting that close has something else in mind besides tailgating! :hair:
     
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    Welcome to FHC 19glendale :handshake:
    Glad you found us, & you get top marks for the intro w/ pics:thumbs:
     
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    Welcome and great find, white oak is my favorite. That trunk looks like it might be easy to split.
     
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    Some of my older epic scrounges and a couple wood racks... IMG_5035.JPG IMG_5034.JPG IMG_5027.JPG IMG_5025.JPG
     
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    Welcome to the club!!
     
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    Welcome over. How did you get along with the 244? Guessing fine as you are stocking up !
     
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    It drafts well, throws out heat, and is sturdy construction. It's a small stove, but was necessary to fit in my existing masonry fireplace. I use it for supplemental heat, ambiance and potential backup heat. Also run a natural gas furnace. Didn't have enough seasoned wood last year so trying to get as fully stocked as possible.
     
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    Agreed with above. I still have mine and intend to put it in my small shop/garage. Believe I chatted with you last season. Tinfoil discussion, gaskets etc
     
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