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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: Removing rain cap for cleaning

« on: July 07, 2017, 12:37:31 AM »

What if you burned some cardboard and got it really hot, then the creosote would be soft? Unless it's screwed on..

if it is already discolored (or you don't mind if it is) perhaps a propane torch? I am thinking it is glued  in with tar from the wood

 

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Polar Furnace / Re: Polar post #'s

« on: June 27, 2017, 07:08:41 PM »

Ok but they have been doing the name for at least 4-5 years that I'm aware of, ever since Arthur and Dave put the screws to all involved.

x2

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Wood Doctor / Re: Arthur Turple needs to come clean

« on: May 06, 2017, 02:30:37 PM »

Maybe Slim can clear this up. I have it from several reliable sources that he is closely affiliated with Polar. Likely an ownership role.

That I would not doubt as Art's old partner Dave has been connected with Polar since day one. The conventional Polar's are Wood Doctor's with a different wrapper. 

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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: GX10, how is it after a few years?

« on: April 10, 2017, 08:28:07 PM »

For $500 I don't think you could go wrong...............

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Hawken Energy, support only / Re: GX10, how is it after a few years?

« on: April 04, 2017, 06:33:44 PM »

Just what is "short money"?   I only ask because NEW GX and HE stoves are showing up on Craigslist now a month after the Hawken auction.

Unless the guy is just about giving it away I would pass on it and look at the NEW HE's on CL.

I'm thinking the GX10 is also a small stove.   

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Wood Storage and Termites?

« on: April 04, 2017, 06:19:59 PM »

Termites?  They go right in the stove with the wood!!!!

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Equipment / Re: Is this splitter worth messing with?

« on: March 26, 2017, 07:31:30 AM »

If it works and the cylinder is good, its defiantly worth it. Especially if you know how to fabricate and wrench on things.

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Equipment / Re: Bought a new wood splitter today.

« on: March 26, 2017, 07:26:49 AM »

I noticed the same about the specs.......I was going to say, if you bought it from Menards, you might have went backward as far as quality. Speedco makes a solid splitter for the price. By the weight of it, sounds like a good one.
   

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Softened Water

« on: March 24, 2017, 06:58:14 PM »

What's everyone think about using softened water in an OWB?  My dealer told me it was best if you used it but I didn't have one when we hooked it up.  I have since installed one and have been using it to top it off when needed.  I just got an email from Hawken support and they stated not to use softened water.

Pffff........Hawken Support.........

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Equipment / Re: Bought a new wood splitter today.

« on: March 24, 2017, 06:17:31 PM »

Is this the same splitter sold by Menards??

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Online auction for furnace parts

« on: February 22, 2017, 07:51:07 AM »

Does anybody know if the hawken gassers were/are any good? Anybody here own one? They look very similar to empyre style and I guess those had issues?

They are not too popular on the Hawken thread.

Did anyone buy anything from this auction? Looks as if some paid over retail on things and some got a smoking deal as with most auctions. Looks like the new stoves sold for a decent price (no huge deals) as long as one wasn't looking to flip them.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Online auction for furnace parts

« on: February 17, 2017, 06:17:58 PM »

Was the company from Michigan?

Yes from the west side of the state.
Looks to be a some nice stuff up for action but also a lot of junk 

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General Discussion / Re: New helper

« on: January 31, 2017, 03:43:14 AM »

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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For Sale / Re: Wood Doctor 8000

« on: January 31, 2017, 03:40:33 AM »

Woodboiler.......sorry one last question. Is the stove in operation or has it been drained and stored?

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Equipment / Re: American CLS

« on: January 27, 2017, 08:15:29 AM »

I sold my tired Speedco 35 Ton and bought a Northern Tool 37 Ton horz/vert with the Honda motor. Motor is great, chassis is average. Not for high volume firewood processing.

If you plan on spending $2500 on the splitter you WANT.......make it $5000 and you will have the splitter you NEED. 

Just my $.02