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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Building your own OWB
« on: October 21, 2014, 08:59:50 PM »
I have a Central Boiler Classic 6048. My brother does also, but his is about 10 years older than mine and is about ready to be replaced.
He knew I was on this forum and asked me to ask you guys that have built their own about how much it would cost to build one versus buy one.
I have a small metalworking shop with torches, welders, forges etc along with a 4'X8' CNC plasma cutting table and would be helping him with the build.
We're just wondering about how much it would save him to build versus buy something similar to a CB 6048.
He knew I was on this forum and asked me to ask you guys that have built their own about how much it would cost to build one versus buy one.
I have a small metalworking shop with torches, welders, forges etc along with a 4'X8' CNC plasma cutting table and would be helping him with the build.
We're just wondering about how much it would save him to build versus buy something similar to a CB 6048.
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Plumbing / how does a mxing valve work?
« on: January 02, 2012, 10:32:40 PM »
Is it the higher the number, the more it lets through, or the less...? I can't remember.
Not sure of my manufacturer but it has a dial setting of 1-6
Not sure of my manufacturer but it has a dial setting of 1-6
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Electronics / Remote temp gauge
« on: November 20, 2011, 06:20:54 PM »
Got my temp guage from RSI working finally. Not his fault... I've had some health problems I've been working through for about a year now...
Anyways, when I ran my ThermoPex, I ran some Cat 5 also. I put the temp probe in the stove and used some various sizes of copper wire to make a good connection, then sealed it in with some silicone and foam insulation.
My stove is about 100 feet away from my house so I thought good spot for the gauge would be in the window well above the kitchen sink. Here you can see the stove and the gauge in the corner of the window.
Here's a better picture of it. I ran the wires through the wall.
I sure like knowing the temp of the stove as I wake up in the morning. It tells me just how fast I need to run out there and fill the beast.
Anyways, when I ran my ThermoPex, I ran some Cat 5 also. I put the temp probe in the stove and used some various sizes of copper wire to make a good connection, then sealed it in with some silicone and foam insulation.
My stove is about 100 feet away from my house so I thought good spot for the gauge would be in the window well above the kitchen sink. Here you can see the stove and the gauge in the corner of the window.
Here's a better picture of it. I ran the wires through the wall.
I sure like knowing the temp of the stove as I wake up in the morning. It tells me just how fast I need to run out there and fill the beast.
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Plumbing / heating a hot tub?
« on: November 19, 2011, 04:47:27 PM »
Anybody heating their hot tub with their OWB? Wondering what type of heat exchagers are out there.
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / First and last fires
« on: April 10, 2011, 08:27:11 AM »
I know I've looked at this site the past few years to find out exactly when was the first and last time I used the fire. So I thought I'd post a thread with an easy to remember name, so next year, I'll be able to see about when the dreaded season will start and end. Feel free to record your dates in here if you want.
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General Discussion / Help a guy out...
« on: April 05, 2011, 04:35:27 PM »
A friend of mine is trying to win a contest. They have there family's pictures take about every summer and it costs alot. His wife entered this local contest and they would really like to win. Right now they are just a few votes away from first place.
Click this link: http://www.ahappylifestudio.com and vote for THE SKINNER FAMILY on the right side. No registering, no emails, just two clicks and your done.
Thanks guys.
Click this link: http://www.ahappylifestudio.com and vote for THE SKINNER FAMILY on the right side. No registering, no emails, just two clicks and your done.
Thanks guys.
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Fire Wood / How much wood is this?
« on: February 03, 2011, 02:22:43 PM »
So I'm looking at buying a load of wood from a local tree service. They don't know how many cords it is though. It'll come in a big open top box truck, about 16 feet long, 8 feet wide and 7-8 feet high. He said it will be slightly heaping with no brush, only logs, averaging about 18" thick and the logs can be anywhere from 2' long to 16'long. He said the box will be full though. Mostly Oak, but only hardwoods. Cost is $320.00 per load. Delivered.
Any idea on how many cords I'll end up if it's cut and split?
Any idea on how many cords I'll end up if it's cut and split?
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / For those with an "indoor" outdoor wood burner...
« on: November 29, 2010, 01:47:39 PM »
I want to build a big wood shed this coming summer, and I would like to put my OWB inside it also. But yesterday, I was filling the stove and there was a ton of smoke coming out the door. Not sure if it was related to wet wood, bad wood, the price of beer, whatever.... it doesn't happen alot that I get a bunch of smoke coming out the door, but it does happen once in a while.
I sure was glad it was a nice windy day so the smoke went out of my face quickly.
I was thinking that if my OWB was inside a wood shed, it'd be pretty smoky in there....
Does anyone here have that problem or not?
I sure was glad it was a nice windy day so the smoke went out of my face quickly.
I was thinking that if my OWB was inside a wood shed, it'd be pretty smoky in there....
Does anyone here have that problem or not?
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Equipment / Saw not oiling?
« on: November 07, 2010, 08:43:19 PM »
I have a Husky 281XP that's not oiling the bar.
I've pulled the bar off and no oil comes out the port while running.
I've run thinner through it after letting it soak for a while... nothing.
I've tried compressed air....nada.
I used a hook to pull the suction tube up and pulled off the little filter... clean as a whistle.
Any other ideas...?
I've pulled the bar off and no oil comes out the port while running.
I've run thinner through it after letting it soak for a while... nothing.
I've tried compressed air....nada.
I used a hook to pull the suction tube up and pulled off the little filter... clean as a whistle.
Any other ideas...?
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General Discussion / I'm just sayin....
« on: November 05, 2010, 03:16:58 PM »
There's nothing like the smell of burnt arm hair in the morning.
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Equipment / Chain holder
« on: March 02, 2010, 07:24:34 PM »
I don't know about you... but I got a bunch of chain saw chains. I have a local Northern Tools outlet by my house and check for new chains every time I'm in there. I usually get them for anywhere from 6 to 10 bucks or so.
I use them until they're dull, then I hang them on a nail until I'm out of sharp ones. Then I sharpen all the dull ones, and hang them on a different nail, so I always have sharp chains.
Well I got sick of remembering which nail was which so I made this little guy...
http://edgemetalworks.net/chain_holder723.jpg
By the way... if anyone else wants one, I'm selling them for $15.00 each. USPS shipping is $11.00 to anywhere in the USA.
My website is www.edgemetalworks.net
I use them until they're dull, then I hang them on a nail until I'm out of sharp ones. Then I sharpen all the dull ones, and hang them on a different nail, so I always have sharp chains.
Well I got sick of remembering which nail was which so I made this little guy...
http://edgemetalworks.net/chain_holder723.jpg
By the way... if anyone else wants one, I'm selling them for $15.00 each. USPS shipping is $11.00 to anywhere in the USA.
My website is www.edgemetalworks.net
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Fire Wood / cord of wood cost
« on: January 05, 2010, 08:34:36 PM »
I lost my free wood delivery guy and am running low on wood. With it being so cold out, I decided to buy some, so I bought a cord of split and dry oak and maple. I got it for 150 bucks. Just wondering what you guys pay for wood if you do and if this seems like a good price. It did to me.
Also wondering something else.... the guy had a full size long box and threw the split wood in there to deliver it. He claims that it is 1-1/2 face cords. the box was full enough that the tailgate wouldn't open, and it heaped up about 18" above the bed in the center.
Does this seem like 1-1/2 face cords to you? I didn't get to see it stacked, but this seems like a reputable guy.
Delivery was only 15 bucks too!
Also wondering something else.... the guy had a full size long box and threw the split wood in there to deliver it. He claims that it is 1-1/2 face cords. the box was full enough that the tailgate wouldn't open, and it heaped up about 18" above the bed in the center.
Does this seem like 1-1/2 face cords to you? I didn't get to see it stacked, but this seems like a reputable guy.
Delivery was only 15 bucks too!
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Fire Wood / buying wood
« on: December 06, 2009, 08:13:28 AM »
My brother is thinking about buying some wood. He says he's heard of people buying a semi-load worth of cut logs that they just dump at your location and it's up to you to cut and split them, and because of that, it's pretty cheap.
He says he's heard people get this type of load from these people for real cheap.
Anybody here buy this type of wood or have any idea of how cheap it is. He lives in Wisconsin and I told him I'd keep my eyes open.
He says he's heard people get this type of load from these people for real cheap.
Anybody here buy this type of wood or have any idea of how cheap it is. He lives in Wisconsin and I told him I'd keep my eyes open.
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Fire Wood / random thoughts...
« on: November 09, 2009, 09:12:28 PM »
You know...
When you buy a vehicle brand new, from a dealer. You try to baby it for a while.
You don't let people eat in it.
You wash it every couple of days.
You vacuum the interior every once in a while.
You be extra careful of what you transport in it so that it stays in nice shape.
But...
....after a while,
You get so many miles on it, that you just really don't care so much any more about what you carry inside your precious vehicle....
For me...
That mileage is 15,789.
When you buy a vehicle brand new, from a dealer. You try to baby it for a while.
You don't let people eat in it.
You wash it every couple of days.
You vacuum the interior every once in a while.
You be extra careful of what you transport in it so that it stays in nice shape.
But...
....after a while,
You get so many miles on it, that you just really don't care so much any more about what you carry inside your precious vehicle....
For me...
That mileage is 15,789.
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Fire Wood / Free wood!
« on: March 18, 2009, 09:35:35 PM »
Well it aint quite Jason's "Holy Grail" but it's ok with me. My brother, who's been burning with his OWB for about 10 years found this cabinet making shop about 15 miles from our house a few years ago. They have these strips of oak, maple, pine, cherry, etc... that they cut off the edges of the boards. They put them in bundles about 3 feet thick and then use those metal strapping things to hold them together and stack them outside for people to come take for free.
He goes up there with this trailer, (and now I do too) and they load the bundles on with a forklift for us! The bundle on the ground is my load, and the one on the trailer is his (the second) load. He came back the day after I went and took the rest which was about 3/4 of a load. They end up with about this much every 3 weeks or so. We chop it up into 3 foot bundles and toss it in the stove.
It sure does burn fast though! I'll be that's a shocker to everyone in here!
But hey free close wood... what are ya gonna do...?
Load one:
Load two:
He goes up there with this trailer, (and now I do too) and they load the bundles on with a forklift for us! The bundle on the ground is my load, and the one on the trailer is his (the second) load. He came back the day after I went and took the rest which was about 3/4 of a load. They end up with about this much every 3 weeks or so. We chop it up into 3 foot bundles and toss it in the stove.
It sure does burn fast though! I'll be that's a shocker to everyone in here!
But hey free close wood... what are ya gonna do...?
Load one:
Load two: