Fix-It Man/Wood Stove Repair
 

I have a beast of an old wood stove that needs some attention (remove shell, sandblast all, repaint plus minor repair to door, and reassemble) or replacement. I am old enough to think that repairing things is the first way to go. Someone with right tools, taps for screws that break off, sandblast, and a sprayer can probably do it all in 12+/- hours.

Any suggestions appreciated.

http://i44.tinypic.com/1499wms.gif Ricajote, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

I am sure you will find someone and/or many that will be able to help you out.:)

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Could you post some pictures of the "beast" ?

Instead of repainting maybe just a good wire brushing and then some stove black to make it look new again.

A Picture of the Beast
 

Here is a picture of the stove. It has a sleeve around it attached with rivets and screws (a number of the latter I suspect will break off and need to be tapped out) which needs to be removed so the box can be cleaned and painted. Paint the sleeve, rep[air the door and reassemble. If I was any good at spray painting and had a sand blaster and some taps could probably do it my self but... I am not, and do not so can't.

Thanks for any suggestions

Thanks for posting the picture of your "beast" of a stove.
I can see why you are attached to it and want it repaired.

I just did a quick google and this guy might be able to help you.


http://www.grahamthestoveman.com/woo...tion-services/

Graham the Stoveman

PO Box 130

Bartlett, NH 03812

email: info@grahamthestoveman.com

Phone: 603-662-8103

I have no real first hand knowledge of them...
 

...but I have heard 2nd and 3rd hand that they are good to deal with, and are closer than Bartlett NH.

Just another option:

http://www.woodmansforgefireplace.com/

Test it first...
 

I've been the owner of three wood stoves: one is marked with the date of its casting—1873. My newest cast iron wood stove weighs 600 pounds. (!)

One well-used cast iron wood stove from the 1970s unexpectedly burned through the backside. :eek2: So, first I'd check on your stove to see if it's worth the effort and expense of a repair.

I agree: even with spray paint especially designed for this job, repainting is probably not a good idea. As soon as the stove reaches certain high temperatures, you could get weeks of "burning-paint odors".

(Ask me how I know).

:o