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Equipment / Re: Best chain sharpener?

« on: November 25, 2012, 01:25:58 PM »

A good Dremel and diamond stone.  Does not overheat the chain like regular stones.

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WoodMaster / Re: Wood master...leaking?

« on: April 02, 2009, 07:09:56 AM »

Your best bet is to start with Attorney General.  My stove leaked at 4-1/2 years and they patched it.  Stove leaked at patch at 7-1/2 years and Woodmaster would repair it if I  paid 80% of bill.  Try to get your money back and buy or build something else.  I just finished welding mine! They always want to make the problems your fault.  Good Luck!!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Should I buy a Woodmaster???

« on: March 31, 2009, 05:11:23 PM »

Zipper, Ohio you both make great points and I have been heating with wood for over 20 years.  Outdoor wood stoves are the best way to go.  If you like work and chain saws you bought into the right deal .  But I hate chasing leaks in minus temps.  As for anti-freeze I'am glad I did not lose 300 gallons. I do not mind the work or welding,  BUT I DO HATE the nonchalant attitude you get from WoodMasters.  The question is should I buy a Woodmaster?  I say NO!  Here is my point, let me know if you agree or disagree.  At 4-1/2 years the stove leaks and they patch it. They told me durning manufacturing some person that was working for them cut the plate off the backside of the drum with a plasma cutter, etching a line in the drum.  They tell me I must not have been using their chemicals, so they check their records and I purchased more than enough chemicals.  I have always used a rain cap, cleaned stove completely out at shut down, changed water and chemicals, covered the chimney.  At 7-1/2 years their patch leaks, They want me to cover 80% of repair bill or they will give me $700 dollars on a trade-in.  Their patch fails and I should pay for repairs?  Take note if your stove fails before 5 years, demand a new stove.  Lesson learned!  Let me know what you think and I will stop crying about it and get back to welding.

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WoodMaster / Re: Wood master...leaking?

« on: March 30, 2009, 03:51:24 PM »

Forget Woodmasters warranty after 5 years, Just start welding!!!!!!!!!

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Site Suggestions / Re: Warranty, How the companys live up to what they promise

« on: March 30, 2009, 02:18:35 PM »

Do not count on Woodmaster after 5 years.  Your repairs are prorated. 
They could care less!!!!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Should I buy a Woodmaster???

« on: March 30, 2009, 02:15:23 PM »

No other problems,  but chasing leaks around the back of the boiler can be a challenge, because it is welded from the back side, not inside the drum.  Good luck, I will pass on Wood master next time!

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Should I buy a Woodmaster???

« on: March 29, 2009, 04:53:37 PM »

I purchased a 434 Woodmaster in 2001.  Always used their chemicals and kept stove clean.  Stove leaked at 4.5 years and 8 years.  With their prorated warranty you will pay  after 5 years, 60%,70%,80%,90% of repair costs to weld boiler.  Look for a stove with a long warranty if prorated or have a welder ready. 

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: Cadillac OWB?

« on: March 28, 2009, 11:28:33 AM »

I know one to stay away from.  Purchased a Woodmaster in 2001, leaked at 4-1/2 years and at 8 years.  Read the warranty, you pay 40% and 80% of repair bill.  Prorated warranty-Look for a long one!   Model 434 - Always used their chemicals.