Since the thread is six years old, it's probably too late. :D
Snappy rig there, Steve. Do you have sides for it, also? Looks like your spot is pretty dialed in, looking good!
Good year for wooly bears around these parts, we've got a ton of them! Don't think Taco is FHC specific, Brad. Maybe the term just skipped CT...
I commend you for being smart enough to enlist help! If we move, our Ideal Steel is staying! :rofl: :lol: Moving in the IS alone was fun and...
Welcome! Thanks for joining us. sounds like you're all set for wood with your sources! Would love to see some pics of your stacks and burning...
Pine for shoulder season here. As stated above, it dries really fast. Also, there's no competition for it around here because of the legends. It...
I'm burning some right now, and have for years - don't worry about the infertility piece. Mrs Papi is due in eleven days and I'm typing this with...
Touched 'er off with a few white pine splits this morning. It was getting chilly in he house with an (accurate) forecast of 48* and windy for the...
Burn some. Sniff it. Smells like bacon? Hickory! :) Jealous of all the hickory posts. I've only ever come across it once, before we had an indoor...
Those stacks look great! if it makes you feel better, whack 'am back into place with a hammer or the back of your splitting maul. I don't think...
Ready to migrate to the "What'cha burning?" thread now. No solar gain yesterday, and highs in the 40s today - fired it up this morning with a few...
That is great news! Can't ask for a much better response than that.
Just want to chime in and mention that your problem should be easier to manage the colder it gets outside. When it's cold, draft will naturally...
It's normal. As mentioned, the sunny side shrinks faster, so you get a lean unless you planned for it. Stacking a double row and leaning them...
Looks pretty great from here. Check for cracked stone and metal, warped parts in the top of the stove, and smooth operation of the controls.....
Agreed with the above on a 90 for the end of your vacuum hose. I use a big shop vac and it has plenty of power to get creosote chunkies and ash....
That's going to need cut out and a replacement plate welded in, I'd think. $$$! Very curious to see Woodstock's take on it. With some of the temps...
I'm your climate, I think I'd burn even more pine than I do now. Perfect for a quick warm up when it's chilly in the morning but the afternoon...
Lot of farmland yes, but for me it's because I have a neighbor on the south side of the house and he happened to work for a fence company. :) All...
Good deal! I'm obviously partial to WS, but there are many good heaters on the market. Honestly I'd give a hard look to Blaze King in your...
