Riddle Method for Ash Clearing

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Post by franco b » Sun. Jan. 14, 2018 8:54 pm

Paul made an important point in pointing out that some manufacturers don't have a clue when it comes to coal burning, or even wood burning.

We tend to think the maker knows best and to assume he made the thing right. most stoves made today could stand improvement in one way or another.


 
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Post by Lightning » Sun. Jan. 14, 2018 9:27 pm

You guys are a riot! :lol: thank you for the positive reinforcement and perspective, I greatly appreciate all of it. ;) I'll just keep doin what I do and we'll just see how it goes for now :yes: but yeah, I'm extremely pleased so far!

 
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Post by Lightning » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 6:23 pm

The furnace is still responding well to the flat grate. No problems encountered so far, ash is clearing like slicing warm butter, well almost haha.

I have a difficult time leaving well enough alone, and am considering a minor alteration. At some point I think I'll replace the two bars at the front of the fuel bed. I'll have to buy another flat grate and cut it to fit, it only needs about 6 inches worth. Maybe. Also, I probably should have put a spacer between the bar and grate in the back, just to be thorough.

I'll run it this way for a while and maybe I'll save that for later.

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Post by joeq » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 6:29 pm

Cut another grate to fit !? You really must be bored up there Lee. :lol:

 
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Post by Lightning » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 6:34 pm

joeq wrote:
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Cut another grate to fit !? You really must be bored up there Lee. :lol:
Piece o cake with a jig saw ;)

 
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Post by scalabro » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 7:01 pm

Drill holes in the flat bar instead....

Glad to hear the good news Dr. Lee :ugeek:

 
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Post by Lightning » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 8:31 pm

scalabro wrote:
Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 7:01 pm
Drill holes in the flat bar instead....

Glad to hear the good news Dr. Lee :ugeek:
Ah yes! That's a great idea Scott, thank you ;)


 
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Post by cdindustries » Mon. Jan. 15, 2018 10:14 pm

Lee, if you let me know the size of the blanks and the size openings in the new grates,I can cut them to match and send them your way.

 
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Post by cdindustries » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 7:21 pm

What do you think of a design like this for a riddle bar? It could be cut from one piece of steel 3/16" or 1/4" thick.

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Post by Lightning » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 7:47 pm

Holy cow, that is awesome!

Also, I'm going to send you a private message about the grate piece. ;)

 
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Post by cdindustries » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 7:55 pm

No problem. I am going to cut one now to make sure it is good to go. The first one is yours to test out, Just let me know what length you would like.

 
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Post by Lightning » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 8:16 pm

Oh wow!
40 inches long, 1.5 inches wide x 3/16 inch thick
Sawtooth - tip to 30 inches :yes:

 
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Post by cdindustries » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 8:49 pm

Cool. I will get it cut in the morning.

 
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Post by cdindustries » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 9:38 pm

I couldn't wait! She is ready to go to battle. :D

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Post by Lightning » Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 9:47 pm

cdindustries wrote:
Tue. Jan. 16, 2018 9:38 pm
I couldn't wait! She is ready to go to battle. :D
Judas Priest!
That thing is FANTASTIC!
Wow, you whipped that up that fast? How?


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