NOTE FROM SLIM: A LOT of repeat comments! Here's the top four answered: 1. WETT Stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer 2. Seasoned pine is fine to burn, as the new stove has a secondary burn system that greatly reduces creosote build-up. Also note that this is an occasional use cabin. 3. The stove had to be certified FOR INSURANCE purposes. No whining about the government here! 4. New technology wood stoves DO NOT need a damper. Inspectors will tell you not to use one. Don't get mixed up with older wood stove where the heat goes right up the chimney. The regulator controls the air flow between primary and secondary burn. Thanks! SP
Now you can do your wood stove cooking videos with this new stove! How cool of that individual looking out for you indeed! We need more people like this! :)
Being able to stare at the flames (inside an insured cabin) is priceless! The wood you will be saving will pay it back in multiple (you'd have to cut less wood)
Slim: That old spooky cabin of yours is really starting to look warm and inviting. You'll have to do a HGTV style before and after show when you are finished to highlight all that you have done to make your place a home away from home. I'm looking forward to it.
Beautiful wood stove Slim. Grew up heating our Kentucky farmhouse with a similar one, just not as efficient. Love putting a pot of soup beans on the stove and letting it simmer all day. We would use it to cook with if we lost power. soup beans and cornbread made in a wood burning stove, don't get much better than that.
I worked in a HardWareStore for many years and sold a lot of wood and oil stoves. People were always asking me how to install them. Our lawyer said the answer had to be "You cannot install the stove without a Permit and then an approval from the State inspector". And also I always added that whatever makes your insurance company happy is what you need to do. Read the directions that come with the stove, it will tell you to get the stove professionally installed or at least get the Permit and work on it until you get the final approval from the inspector for the State. So glad to hear you (at about 16:00) say those things. I would not ever want to be the cause of loss of property or life.
Hey! Gooooood morning Slim! Yes that was very expensive with the new pipes , but you found an awesome deal on a really nice stove. It looks awesome and the main thing is that you will be warm and safe when you're at the Cabin. Good job Slim! Thanks for taking us along and thumbs UP! 👍
The cabin looks fantastic! It should certainly be a cozy spot to be in for a nice snowstorm with a decked out Christmas tree and sipping some hot chocolate. Such a beautiful setting.
Glad to see you got woodstove issues fixed. I have a really old stove that I put in: 1890's Hottentot. I hired a local couple to put in a stone stove surround 3 inches away from the plaster and lathe walls with cement board, and I used plain old cement brick pavers from the hardware store for the hearth. I didn't even glue them down because I figured they weren't going anywhere. Then I hired a guy who does nothing but woodstoves who literally showed up in topcoat and tails with a stovepipe hat to install the stainless steel (really expensive, but apparently the best), stovepipe. I was lucky that my chimney was in great shape. There's no heat as wonderful as heat from a woodstove. I suggest using those cement square foot pavers for a hearth, though, because they are quite inexpensive and very safe.
Beautiful wood stove and much more efficient than your old one. We got our soapstone wood stove back in 2000. We chose soapstone because it maintains heat longer and we really needed it for heating our small house. Heating was our main issue and it has served us well over the years. In the town we live in here in Massachusetts, the fire marshal requires the homeowner to have a wood stove professionally installed as the fire marshal watches the process and passes it as soon as it is complete. We paid a combined total of $1,400. for the wood stove and installation. That thing has paid for itself through the years and I love it. We had the chimney cleaned out once and that was just a couple of years ago and the chimney cleaner said that it was creosote free and very clean because I use hardwood and burn it hot. I only use pine for kindling. I'm sure that you are going to love your new wood stove for heating your beautiful little cabin.👍😊
This is a great video. I learned a lot. What I really appreciate is that you don't use thousands of dollars of expensive tools. I am a minimalist, and your cabin addition was perfect.
To anyone getting or setting up a stove if possible the pedestal or platform format Slim got is 100% better than just having it on the floor, his came with a built in stand but you can confirm the type of platform( base) required with your inspector. Having it off the ground not only raises the view of your fire but will save your back and knees every time you have to build a fire,add wood, stoke the fire or clean out the ash.And if your code/inspector allows you can use the space below to store wood.
I bought the same stove last year , brand new, cost me a little over 3000 for the stove, wall kit and all the chimney pipe. Burned 3 cords of wood in it and loved every minute of it. Hope you enjoy yours as well.
A good stove is everything. For heat, food and comfort. You got it all in this one. A flat top and you can cook on it. Nice to know you will stay comfortable this coming winter Slim!
I can see how happy you are to have the new stove. I love the fact you’re frugal as I’m always looking for a good deal on EVERYTHING! You saved money but you also have peace of mind! That’s more important! That view from the roof was awesome!! Enjoy your cute, cozy and comfy cabin!
Great job, Slim, and kudos for getting a used one! A couple of anecdotes... My stepdad bought a house that was almost completed, on the Oregon Coast, had an addition built on for a family room and upper loft. They had a wood stove installed as part of the construction, and had a 12 inch flue put in at the corner of the room where it connected to the rest of the house, with a fan at the bottom and a thermostat at the top. When it got to 68 degrees at the top, the fan kicked on and pulled the heat from the top of the room and distributed it into the ground floor level; it worked great to keep things warm. The wife and I bought a 1/4 share of a "cabin" in the woods; it's actually a park-model RV with a bonus room installed as the living room. That room has a propane-powered Franklin stove - much like a wood stove in there, but the propane stove is on a thermostat, and we leave it at 50 degrees when unoccupied to keep the pipes from freezing (there's also a propane furnace, but the stove is nice when the power goes off because it maintains the temperature). The gas flame isn't quite as nice as a wood stove, but it's definitely a lot less work.
Look into the "top-down" method for starting a fire in a wood stove. It has several significant advantages, including a cleaner burn and less smoke in your home or cabin. You lay out the fire, light it, and don't have to keep opening the door to add more wood. You can literally lay it out, start it, and walk away for a couple of hours while the stove does its job...no need to tend it every few minutes or put big pieces on top of smaller pieces.
@@SlimPotatohead - That's interesting. I can't imagine how or why it wouldn't work, but if you've tried it and it doesn't work for you, that's all that matters. I use that method exclusively and it works great every time, no matter what would I've used. You're the only person I've talked to who said it doesn't work for certain types of wood. Once you get a fire going, it doesn't make any difference, obviously.
I've burned wood for 50 years now and know it's hard to regulate the heat so you aren't overheating at the bookends of the heating season. I came across a gadget called a pelleteer, which is a basket that fits inside the stove, allowing the use of wood pellets. As a result I can precisely regulate the heat easily. The heat is less intense than regular wood and more manageable. At this time of year one basket full heats 1000 sqf for the entire day.
@ricebike yes you can control heat with the damper but low temperature burning produces a lot of creosote. Burn temperature for cord wood has a sweet spot where it isn't too low or too high. Pellets are so dried out they can be burned at lower temps. Also a basket of pellets burn for less time than cord wood so there's no long ramp down or coals to keep the stove so hot for so long.
Pity the old stove had to go, it had character! The new one looks even better with the glass front and without the shield at the back and it is facing the right way!
Watching the way you figure stuff out... it's really inspirational to me. You have an engineer's mind without over-complicating things. Fantastic content, as always!
Well done! I felt bad when the old stove had to go, but the new one is pretty rad, showing the wood burning like a real fireplace!! You'll be cozy this winter 👍
That is a gorgeous stove! It might have been an investment but it also tics tons of boxes. Well done. That's what I love about your channel. Yes, you endeavor to "get er done" as we say in my parts but you approach the work with love and mindfulness, not fear and anxiety. Much needed in today's world. 🙏
An almost new, efficient and a great looking stove that you hooked up by yourself. The cost is not that much when compared to it being safe and easy to operate. I removed the slate tiles that lined the bathroom wall around the tub when I remodeled. They would look great on the floor rather than the expensive mats. I'm still trying to figure out how I'll use them. Like any house or cabin, its a lifetime project trying to improve and make comfy the environment. Enjoy the journey!
Love watching your cabin journey, looking great, rustic decor. Perfect and a great view. I live in BC caribou country, bought a small place for retirement, 75 yrs. old, well built and insulated. When I went to get insurance they required electrical permits, none exist, the electric was redone at sometime, inspector said it was done professionally. Got insurance searching out companies that didn't require permits. No wood stove, it almost doubles insurance and I didn't want to deal with getting wood, I had installed a new natural gas furnace and central air, got a new stove (gas) had a gas fitter install it and certify my gas lines etc. I find my gas heat costs about the same as wood would. Originally the house had oil heat and a coal/wood kitchen stove. The chimney has been enclosed. We have been surrounded by forest fires yet insurance companies are more concerned about wood stoves, ironic! It's cold here 0c and below at night, snowed a week ago, this week sunny.
Good morning from Godley Texas, another do-it-yourself fix. You remain an inspiration to many for your problem solving skills and positive outlook on life. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
It is always comforting to know that most WETT inspectors are in the wood stove business, and can offer expensive alternatives to your unsafe device you have been using for decades.
You have misinterpreted my comment. The inspector merely suggested an ad he saw posted. He did not profit from this. That would be a conflict of interest. SP
@@SlimPotatohead When you purchased your property, was there a WETT certificate supplied for the existing heating appliance, or did you install it yourself?
Hate you had to replace your stove but seems you found a good deal on one. I love the fact you can watch the fire now. You could not with the old one.😊
Im 82, downsized 20 yrs ago to 1946 Cottage, w basement, needed lots TLC. Wish could have wood stove. Miss my Heatalater insert real brick fireplace, but State outlawed wood burners yrs ago. Now natural gas phasing out, electric will be next furnace in basement. YOU ARE A GREAT ASSET OF DEPENDABLE INFO TO YOU TUBE FOLLOWERS. I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR CONTENT. GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU COZY!! grma
I like the new stove. Looks perfect with your cabin esthetic. Maybe you can use the old stove outside or sell to someone who can use it. It’s a cool looking vintage stove.
Quite a few years ago, I camped at Mactaquac with my late wife. Actually, we camped there twice over the span of three or four years. On the first visit, one had to pay for firewood. On the second later trip, the firewood was free...except I am certain that nothing short of a nuclear blast would have got it burning... which is probably why it was free... Honestly, it defied any normal attempts to get it burning properly! Coleman stove to the rescue. My wife grew up in Renfrew and her parents still lived there while we were courting. It was interesting to see your video of the old place as you migrated to New Brunswick. I have not seen Renfrew in many years now but often was there for Christmas or New Years. in the past when her parents still lived there.
Excellent find. Your Wet Inspector definitely had your back and went above and beyond to hook you up with that stove. Really like your wood flooring too. Great job.
If it is up to the insurance guys you are just allowed to sit up straight and breath. Noting at all wrong with the old one and the way you installed it. However, the new one is a great deal and absolutely gorgeous!
Nice looking stove. I have the double wall extendable stove pipe, too. It can get harder to slide as it gets used and dirty - I find that if you put three metal screws in the top joint that will hold it still so you can grip the pipe and pull down to set it over the section below. Expandable section makes it easier to dismantle for cleaning, too. On the subject of free wood try stopping by a truss builders - they have a high amount of wastage in the manufacturing process and most have a bin outside for people to take it away for free - often of a size you can build small projects with, too. I have one near me in NS and used to have close by when I lived in NB, too. A bit far from you, though, but hopefully there’s one around you somewhere. 👍🏻
It truly breaks my heart to see you have to go through that taking it down. You took such great pride installing it and making it something very useful for you. Wish you the best of luck as always.
Good job finding the stove, getting it installed and passing inspection, and getting the leaks fixed. It should serve you well. Thanks for sharing the information and the video.
That is a good deal, Slim, and it looks right at home in the cabin. I miss having wood heat. Nothing like cozying up beside the stove on a cold morning with a cup of tea and a good book.
Great that you got what you need. I am always thankful for what's needed. A dent in a pockets can can eventually fill again for what we need. Stay warm.
Really nice video. Love the filmed outside views. I figured the insurance was the problem. The new one looks beautiful, main thing it's safer. Nice WETT inspector for assisting finding one. Love everything you have done to the cabin, and property. A gem for sure. 🙂👍
I live in an old house in Saskatchewan. I've been wanting to add a wood stove ever since I moved here. I appreciate all the information you provided here, especially as regards what's insurable and roughly what it will cost. I'd been dreaming about getting an old parlour stove, but I doubt very much it would be insurable.
Good morning Slim! That appears to be a nicer setup than before ... and, safer. At my old place (before I bought it), the wood stove was grabbed by neighbours. Those neighbours can't get insurance. The neighbours also hide from the fire department inspectors when they come knocking. When I lived in Toronto, there was a furniture manufacturer that would leave end pieces at the road in large bins. The best burning wood because it had already been dried but before anything else had been done to treat the wood. It was a popular place for campers, like bears at a garbage dump ;-)
That's what I call a very Good upgrade Slim, I'm sure it will keep you plenty warm 👍🚐🐕👊 Oh' I also meant to say, Nice filming while up that ladder on the roof!
Slim...great addition to the cabin!! May have been a little more than you wanted to spend but will make Winter there much more enjoyable!!! Enjoy the heat!
Slim, when I had a wood burner at my old house, I used cutoff two by fours to split for kindling. I split them into pieces about one inch square, and had them ready to go in a basket for whenever I wanted to make a fire. They were great fire starters along with pine cones from my white pine tree!
I love your little cabin. Look really comfortable and cozy. I remodeled a house of my own. But after watching all your fix up videos I realize that there are steps I should have taken the first time instead of trying to correct them many years later. Great job Slim I appreciate all your videos and the time putting them together. Stay safe and stay healthy
Slim, I don’t have to tell you, you did the right thing. I think it was great that the rain came to help you with a function check of the flew placement. Great to take care of the chimney leak right away. Much better than a leak occurring while you’re gone. You have a pretty and efficient wood stove, YEA. Your cabin on the lake is really coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing this with us…from an old vet, retired in the hills of east Tennessee.
Another correction. It's not a "wood stove" (it's actually a metal stove). It's a "wood burning stove". I had to say it. We had a Vermont casting and we would get about 10 full cords each year for free (construction) from demoing trees and would split it by hand (elm was killer to split). The house was toasty all winter but when it dropped below zero Farenheit I was throwing wood in like the stove was a huge wood vacuum cleaner! Every hour I got up to feed it. You are particular! We have enjoyed watching you for probably seven years and this is one e reason why we keep watching. You are very original and entertaining. Why travel with such a cozy cabin? Also, trailer ideas- A Trail Manor? Low profile and better mpg. That stove you bought is 1000x better than the old antique you had. Stay warm!
We too used to have a Vermont Casting stove... it WAS pretty but, Yea... not so efficient. We now have a Jotul with a nice glass front. This one is SO much more EFFICIENT... quite pricy but a great investment. 👍 Watching the flame is typically way better than what's on TV. 🪵 🔥 😊
Wow Slim, your wood burning stove looks great. Fits your cabin perfectly. You've really come a long way with your cabin and helped other people along the way. I was able to identify the carpenter ants that started to infest our cabin because of the experience you shared. As soon as I noticed the fine sawdusty material falling down and collecting, I knew it was what you shared in your video. We took care of the issue right away. Wishing you many happy days in your great cabin. Lea from Arizona!
Sorry to hear about your stove issues. Seems you had the stars align with your new stove. Maybe you can sell the old one to recoup some of your losses. Happy trails Slim!
Just so you know, they do make a boot that fits around the chimney pipe on the roof used for metal roofs to prevent leaks. One was installed when they put the metal roof on my house.
I spent three yrs. trying to stop the leaks on my do it yourself skylight. Everytime I got up there I increased the repairs and thought, this time for sure. Nothing worked. When I had the shop roof reroofed the guys who knew what they were doing removed the skylight, repositioned it and it has not leaked since. That's my story. Slim is probably smarter than me.
A brand new natural gas furnace, in Michigan, costs $2700.00 US dollars. That price includes installation. So that wood stove is a real expense saver. Simple design so no break downs. In and done! Wood can be sourced at a discount if a person is resourceful and smart. A furnace is designed to need repairs and need full replacement every 20 years. That wood stove will be ok for at least 75 yrs. Win Win Win Slim! Congrats.
I love the new stove Slim! It sure is going to make Christmas, all that much more enjoyable, at the cabin! I must admit, I am surprised how expensive a bunch of stove pipe was though! I am glad that you are WET certified, and that you can now stay warm!
This new stove is such a lovely looking addition to the room, and being able to take away the metal - what a bonus. I hope it does the job as well as expected. Greetings from Downunder. 🙃
I love the new stove! Glad you got a deal on it. Can’t believe the prices for everything else!! I put in a wood stove in my old house in 1988 and I don’t think I paid about $400. For a used stove, all new piping and that heat floor mat that looked just like yours. Inflation!
a trick I learned when I was a kid : once you have set up your kindling ,roll up a piece of newspaper into a torch and shove the lit end into the chimney hole, this warm it up and helps to draw the air up in a cold chimney, you can now light your kindling and have less, if any, smoke inside
We used a ceiling fan with a wood burning stove to distribute the heat we were always comfy. Winter fan to be clockwise to pull air up and circulate warm air. We always kept a big pot of water on the top of the stove for moisture and never got sick. Soon as that pot dried out we were dry.😅
The new stove is quite an upgrade in all aspects. I'd guess it's much more efficient. Seasoned pine is fine. If my memory serves me, it burns hotter but quicker. I used to use it to get things going, then add hardwood to extend burn time.
If you ever come across Ash wood, it is the best kind of wood for burning. When I use to use my Buck stove for heat, I'd always look for ash because it burns longer. I could usually get around 6 to 7 hours of sleep without having too put more wood in. Just a suggestion.
Just discovered your channel. Congrats on the new fireplace. Youre actually lucky somebody used it before you as the paint smell should be gone. I know the stainless pipe can get pricey but it DOES look good. The way these things are designed nowadays is really amazing. So much science involved. They are kinda like a catalytic converter on your car. Air is burned twice or more before exausted. Good choice too. Good luck. 🙏❤😊
Sensational the way you organize things and then going about to make things happen.A small community is nice for looking out for each person.You are very talented and personable so Im sure you have contributions to share with all.Cabin is so precious.I loved the couch... furniture designer eh ? Excellent install on stovepipe by the way...odd angles,dangling weight twas no easy feat.The cabin is truly home now.Warm, many personal touches.Thank you for sharing these gems with us .Saftey and blessings to you and yours.
NOTE FROM SLIM: A LOT of repeat comments! Here's the top four answered:
1. WETT Stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer
2. Seasoned pine is fine to burn, as the new stove has a secondary burn system that greatly reduces creosote build-up. Also note that this is an occasional use cabin.
3. The stove had to be certified FOR INSURANCE purposes. No whining about the government here!
4. New technology wood stoves DO NOT need a damper. Inspectors will tell you not to use one. Don't get mixed up with older wood stove where the heat goes right up the chimney. The regulator controls the air flow between primary and secondary burn.
Thanks! SP
We burn pine. You just HAVE TO CLEAN THE PIPES OFTEN to prevent build up
@Leebeaux1 I used pine last winter. Build up was minimal. For an occasional use cabin, once a year should be fine. SP
AYO @@jockoharpo2622 💀
Great video Slim. Thanks buddy.😊
You’re lucky even if you paid $1400 for a 2 year old stove. But $600 is a miracle buy. That’s a nice stove.
Gotta love when slim puts on the glasses and talks numbers! Always transparent.
Sorry about your disappointment on the old stove. Maybe you could still use it outdoors for some purpose.
Or sell it
Maybe sell it for scrap iron?
Bring the old stove to USA and sell it here.
Yes !!!
That wood stove is like having your own indoor campfire. Cool!
The wood stove looks like it's been there forever. It's perfect! Love the crackling fire and it's glow. You did very good!😊
Now you can do your wood stove cooking videos with this new stove! How cool of that individual looking out for you indeed! We need more people like this! :)
"When it rains, it pours". Glad you were able to fix the stove situation. Another great video!
That new stove looks amazing..congratulations on finding a great deal
Being able to stare at the flames (inside an insured cabin) is priceless! The wood you will be saving will pay it back in multiple (you'd have to cut less wood)
Big upgrade! The old stove had a certain vintage aesthetic, but modern efficiency is tough to beat!
Slim: That old spooky cabin of yours is really starting to look warm and inviting. You'll have to do a HGTV style before and after show when you are finished to highlight all that you have done to make your place a home away from home. I'm looking forward to it.
Beautiful wood stove Slim. Grew up heating our Kentucky farmhouse with a similar one, just not as efficient.
Love putting a pot of soup beans on the stove and letting it simmer all day. We would use it to cook with if we lost power. soup beans and cornbread made in a wood burning stove, don't get much better than that.
LOL plumb bob bolt nice Slim! Improvisation and simplicity! May the hearth be well heated during the winter season sir!
I worked in a HardWareStore for many years and sold a lot of wood and oil stoves. People were always asking me how to install them. Our lawyer said the answer had to be "You cannot install the stove without a Permit and then an approval from the State inspector". And also I always added that whatever makes your insurance company happy is what you need to do. Read the directions that come with the stove, it will tell you to get the stove professionally installed or at least get the Permit and work on it until you get the final approval from the inspector for the State. So glad to hear you (at about 16:00) say those things. I would not ever want to be the cause of loss of property or life.
Have to admit that the cabin videos are my fave. Seems like yesterday when you opened that cabin door for the first time.
Congradulations on your 'New' addition. That older stove really concerned me. Now you' ll be safer and warmer. 😊.
Hey! Gooooood morning Slim! Yes that was very expensive with the new pipes , but you found an awesome deal on a really nice stove. It looks awesome and the main thing is that you will be warm and safe when you're at the Cabin. Good job Slim! Thanks for taking us along and thumbs UP! 👍
Thanks Richard!
The cabin looks fantastic! It should certainly be a cozy spot to be in for a nice snowstorm with a decked out Christmas tree and sipping some hot chocolate. Such a beautiful setting.
Glad to see you got woodstove issues fixed. I have a really old stove that I put in: 1890's Hottentot. I hired a local couple to put in a stone stove surround 3 inches away from the plaster and lathe walls with cement board, and I used plain old cement brick pavers from the hardware store for the hearth. I didn't even glue them down because I figured they weren't going anywhere. Then I hired a guy who does nothing but woodstoves who literally showed up in topcoat and tails with a stovepipe hat to install the stainless steel (really expensive, but apparently the best), stovepipe. I was lucky that my chimney was in great shape. There's no heat as wonderful as heat from a woodstove. I suggest using those cement square foot pavers for a hearth, though, because they are quite inexpensive and very safe.
Beautiful wood stove and much more efficient than your old one. We got our soapstone wood stove back in 2000. We chose soapstone because it maintains heat longer and we really needed it for heating our small house. Heating was our main issue and it has served us well over the years. In the town we live in here in Massachusetts, the fire marshal requires the homeowner to have a wood stove professionally installed as the fire marshal watches the process and passes it as soon as it is complete. We paid a combined total of $1,400. for the wood stove and installation. That thing has paid for itself through the years and I love it. We had the chimney cleaned out once and that was just a couple of years ago and the chimney cleaner said that it was creosote free and very clean because I use hardwood and burn it hot. I only use pine for kindling. I'm sure that you are going to love your new wood stove for heating your beautiful little cabin.👍😊
I love the soapstone wood stoves , they are the best !
I'd take that old stove in a heartbeat. These ridiculous woodstove regulations... man!
I ended up with a safer and more efficient wood stove. No complaints! SP
This is a great video. I learned a lot. What I really appreciate is that you don't use thousands of dollars of expensive tools. I am a minimalist, and your cabin addition was perfect.
To anyone getting or setting up a stove if possible the pedestal or platform format Slim got is 100% better than just having it on the floor, his came with a built in stand but you can confirm the type of platform( base) required with your inspector. Having it off the ground not only raises the view of your fire but will save your back and knees every time you have to build a fire,add wood, stoke the fire or clean out the ash.And if your code/inspector allows you can use the space below to store wood.
Great new stove you will probably need to put in smaller pieces of wood in the stove. 😅
Ummm if you didn't notice the old stove had a stand on it also. Every stove does that isn't used in a fireplace. Even potbelly stoves.
I bought the same stove last year , brand new, cost me a little over 3000 for the stove, wall kit and all the chimney pipe. Burned 3 cords of wood in it and loved every minute of it. Hope you enjoy yours as well.
A good stove is everything. For heat, food and comfort. You got it all in this one. A flat top and you can cook on it. Nice to know you will stay comfortable this coming winter Slim!
I can see how happy you are to have the new stove. I love the fact you’re frugal as I’m always looking for a good deal on EVERYTHING! You saved money but you also have peace of mind! That’s more important! That view from the roof was awesome!! Enjoy your cute, cozy and comfy cabin!
Great job, Slim, and kudos for getting a used one! A couple of anecdotes...
My stepdad bought a house that was almost completed, on the Oregon Coast, had an addition built on for a family room and upper loft. They had a wood stove installed as part of the construction, and had a 12 inch flue put in at the corner of the room where it connected to the rest of the house, with a fan at the bottom and a thermostat at the top. When it got to 68 degrees at the top, the fan kicked on and pulled the heat from the top of the room and distributed it into the ground floor level; it worked great to keep things warm.
The wife and I bought a 1/4 share of a "cabin" in the woods; it's actually a park-model RV with a bonus room installed as the living room. That room has a propane-powered Franklin stove - much like a wood stove in there, but the propane stove is on a thermostat, and we leave it at 50 degrees when unoccupied to keep the pipes from freezing (there's also a propane furnace, but the stove is nice when the power goes off because it maintains the temperature). The gas flame isn't quite as nice as a wood stove, but it's definitely a lot less work.
Look into the "top-down" method for starting a fire in a wood stove. It has several significant advantages, including a cleaner burn and less smoke in your home or cabin. You lay out the fire, light it, and don't have to keep opening the door to add more wood. You can literally lay it out, start it, and walk away for a couple of hours while the stove does its job...no need to tend it every few minutes or put big pieces on top of smaller pieces.
We've been through this before in past videos. It does not work with the wood I use. SP
@@SlimPotatohead - That's interesting. I can't imagine how or why it wouldn't work, but if you've tried it and it doesn't work for you, that's all that matters. I use that method exclusively and it works great every time, no matter what would I've used. You're the only person I've talked to who said it doesn't work for certain types of wood. Once you get a fire going, it doesn't make any difference, obviously.
I've burned wood for 50 years now and know it's hard to regulate the heat so you aren't overheating at the bookends of the heating season. I came across a gadget called a pelleteer, which is a basket that fits inside the stove, allowing the use of wood pellets. As a result I can precisely regulate the heat easily. The heat is less intense than regular wood and more manageable. At this time of year one basket full heats 1000 sqf for the entire day.
Don't you need to pay for the bags of pellets? Slim can burn wood from his own property for free.
@@ScubaSteveCanada there will come a time when he'll have to buy wood.
@ricebike yes you can control heat with the damper but low temperature burning produces a lot of creosote. Burn temperature for cord wood has a sweet spot where it isn't too low or too high. Pellets are so dried out they can be burned at lower temps. Also a basket of pellets burn for less time than cord wood so there's no long ramp down or coals to keep the stove so hot for so long.
VERY GOOD EXPERIENCED TIPS TO HELP OTHERS!! THANK YOU!!
A lot of Amish use auto pellets and they do work well !!!!
Pity the old stove had to go, it had character! The new one looks even better with the glass front and without the shield at the back and it is facing the right way!
I love your new stove. It's very aesthetically pleasing with the full window, plus it will keep you toasty warm. Great job!
Watching the way you figure stuff out... it's really inspirational to me. You have an engineer's mind without over-complicating things. Fantastic content, as always!
Well done! I felt bad when the old stove had to go, but the new one is pretty rad, showing the wood burning like a real fireplace!! You'll be cozy this winter 👍
What a great improvement, beautiful , effective and safe
That is a gorgeous stove! It might have been an investment but it also tics tons of boxes. Well done. That's what I love about your channel. Yes, you endeavor to "get er done" as we say in my parts but you approach the work with love and mindfulness, not fear and anxiety. Much needed in today's world. 🙏
Slim, the new stove, gives a pleasant, soothing ambiance to the cabin.
An almost new, efficient and a great looking stove that you hooked up by yourself. The cost is not that much when compared to it being safe and easy to operate. I removed the slate tiles that lined the bathroom wall around the tub when I remodeled. They would look great on the floor rather than the expensive mats. I'm still trying to figure out how I'll use them. Like any house or cabin, its a lifetime project trying to improve and make comfy the environment. Enjoy the journey!
Love watching your cabin journey, looking great, rustic decor. Perfect and a great view.
I live in BC caribou country, bought a small place for retirement, 75 yrs. old, well built and insulated. When I went to get insurance they required electrical permits, none exist, the electric was redone at sometime, inspector said it was done professionally. Got insurance searching out companies that didn't require permits.
No wood stove, it almost doubles insurance and I didn't want to deal with getting wood, I had installed a new natural gas furnace and central air, got a new stove (gas) had a gas fitter install it and certify my gas lines etc. I find my gas heat costs about the same as wood would.
Originally the house had oil heat and a coal/wood kitchen stove. The chimney has been enclosed.
We have been surrounded by forest fires yet insurance companies are more concerned about wood stoves, ironic!
It's cold here 0c and below at night, snowed a week ago, this week sunny.
So happy the new stove works for you ! Gotta have one in a cabin for sure !
Good upgrade Slim! I'm sure it heats up the cabin much better too.
The cabin build is turning out great. All the work you have done has made the aesthetics amazing.
Good morning from Godley Texas, another do-it-yourself fix. You remain an inspiration to many for your problem solving skills and positive outlook on life. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
It is always comforting to know that most WETT inspectors are in the wood stove business, and can offer expensive alternatives to your unsafe device you have been using for decades.
You have misinterpreted my comment. The inspector merely suggested an ad he saw posted. He did not profit from this. That would be a conflict of interest. SP
@@SlimPotatohead When you purchased your property, was there a WETT certificate supplied for the existing heating appliance, or did you install it yourself?
With a derelict property?!? I guess you missed the first video:
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Hate you had to replace your stove but seems you found a good deal on one. I love the fact you can watch the fire now. You could not with the old one.😊
Im 82, downsized 20 yrs ago to 1946 Cottage, w basement, needed lots TLC. Wish could have wood stove. Miss my Heatalater insert real brick fireplace, but State outlawed wood burners yrs ago. Now natural gas phasing out, electric will be next furnace in basement. YOU ARE A GREAT ASSET OF DEPENDABLE INFO TO YOU TUBE FOLLOWERS. I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR CONTENT. GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU COZY!! grma
So happy that you'll have warm place.
I like the new stove. Looks perfect with your cabin esthetic. Maybe you can use the old stove outside or sell to someone who can use it. It’s a cool looking vintage stove.
Quite a few years ago, I camped at Mactaquac with my late wife. Actually, we camped there twice over the span of three or four years. On the first visit, one had to pay for firewood. On the second later trip, the firewood was free...except I am certain that nothing short of a nuclear blast would have got it burning... which is probably why it was free... Honestly, it defied any normal attempts to get it burning properly! Coleman stove to the rescue. My wife grew up in Renfrew and her parents still lived there while we were courting. It was interesting to see your video of the old place as you migrated to New Brunswick. I have not seen Renfrew in many years now but often was there for Christmas or New Years. in the past when her parents still lived there.
So pleased it’s all worked out. I’m happy for you Slim. Can’t wait to see you cooking on top of that lovely new stove xx
Excellent find. Your Wet Inspector definitely had your back and went above and beyond to hook you up with that stove. Really like your wood flooring too. Great job.
If it is up to the insurance guys you are just allowed to sit up straight and breath. Noting at all wrong with the old one and the way you installed it. However, the new one is a great deal and absolutely gorgeous!
Nice looking stove. I have the double wall extendable stove pipe, too. It can get harder to slide as it gets used and dirty - I find that if you put three metal screws in the top joint that will hold it still so you can grip the pipe and pull down to set it over the section below. Expandable section makes it easier to dismantle for cleaning, too. On the subject of free wood try stopping by a truss builders - they have a high amount of wastage in the manufacturing process and most have a bin outside for people to take it away for free - often of a size you can build small projects with, too. I have one near me in NS and used to have close by when I lived in NB, too. A bit far from you, though, but hopefully there’s one around you somewhere. 👍🏻
Add those screws for safety.
Your joy is contagious...👍👍
It truly breaks my heart to see you have to go through that taking it down. You took such great pride installing it and making it something very useful for you. Wish you the best of luck as always.
Good job finding the stove, getting it installed and passing inspection, and getting the leaks fixed. It should serve you well. Thanks for sharing the information and the video.
That is a good deal, Slim, and it looks right at home in the cabin. I miss having wood heat. Nothing like cozying up beside the stove on a cold morning with a cup of tea and a good book.
Great that you got what you need. I am always thankful for what's needed. A dent in a pockets can can eventually fill again for what we need. Stay warm.
Really nice video. Love the filmed outside views. I figured the insurance was the problem. The new one looks beautiful, main thing it's safer. Nice WETT inspector for assisting finding one. Love everything you have done to the cabin, and property. A gem for sure. 🙂👍
I saw it has a secondary burn chamber which is great for getting the most out of heat. Plus it reduces the smoke.
Good video Slim🔥👍
I live in an old house in Saskatchewan. I've been wanting to add a wood stove ever since I moved here. I appreciate all the information you provided here, especially as regards what's insurable and roughly what it will cost. I'd been dreaming about getting an old parlour stove, but I doubt very much it would be insurable.
Good morning Slim! That appears to be a nicer setup than before ... and, safer. At my old place (before I bought it), the wood stove was grabbed by neighbours. Those neighbours can't get insurance. The neighbours also hide from the fire department inspectors when they come knocking.
When I lived in Toronto, there was a furniture manufacturer that would leave end pieces at the road in large bins. The best burning wood because it had already been dried but before anything else had been done to treat the wood. It was a popular place for campers, like bears at a garbage dump ;-)
Safer is the important part!
Serves your neighbours right.
That's what I call a very Good upgrade Slim, I'm sure it will keep you plenty warm 👍🚐🐕👊 Oh' I also meant to say, Nice filming while up that ladder on the roof!
Slim...great addition to the cabin!! May have been a little more than you wanted to spend but will make Winter there much more enjoyable!!! Enjoy the heat!
I love your new stove! The cabin is looking so cozy! Thanks for the video Slim.
Slim, when I had a wood burner at my old house, I used cutoff two by fours to split for kindling. I split them into pieces about one inch square, and had them ready to go in a basket for whenever I wanted to make a fire. They were great fire starters along with pine cones from my white pine tree!
I love your little cabin. Look really comfortable and cozy. I remodeled a house of my own. But after watching all your fix up videos I realize that there are steps I should have taken the first time instead of trying to correct them many years later. Great job Slim I appreciate all your videos and the time putting them together. Stay safe and stay healthy
Slim, I don’t have to tell you, you did the right thing. I think it was great that the rain came to help you with a function check of the flew placement. Great to take care of the chimney leak right away. Much better than a leak occurring while you’re gone. You have a pretty and efficient wood stove, YEA. Your cabin on the lake is really coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing this with us…from an old vet, retired in the hills of east Tennessee.
You will be glad you are changing it in the end, Slim
Another correction. It's not a "wood stove" (it's actually a metal stove). It's a "wood burning stove". I had to say it.
We had a Vermont casting and we would get about 10 full cords each year for free (construction) from demoing trees and would split it by hand (elm was killer to split). The house was toasty all winter but when it dropped below zero Farenheit I was throwing wood in like the stove was a huge wood vacuum cleaner! Every hour I got up to feed it.
You are particular! We have enjoyed watching you for probably seven years and this is one e reason why we keep watching. You are very original and entertaining. Why travel with such a cozy cabin? Also, trailer ideas- A Trail Manor? Low profile and better mpg.
That stove you bought is 1000x better than the old antique you had. Stay warm!
We too used to have a Vermont Casting stove... it WAS pretty but, Yea... not so efficient.
We now have a Jotul with a nice glass front. This one is SO much more EFFICIENT... quite pricy but a great investment. 👍 Watching the flame is typically way better than what's on TV. 🪵 🔥 😊
Wow Slim, your wood burning stove looks great. Fits your cabin perfectly. You've really come a long way with your cabin and helped other people along the way. I was able to identify the carpenter ants that started to infest our cabin because of the experience you shared. As soon as I noticed the fine sawdusty material falling down and collecting, I knew it was what you shared in your video. We took care of the issue right away. Wishing you many happy days in your great cabin. Lea from Arizona!
So glad you’re safe and cozy.
Great job on the new stove Slim , love the glass door so soothing watching the fire . Congratulations 😊
Great wholesome non polarized videos. Thanks Slim!
Sorry to hear about your stove issues. Seems you had the stars align with your new stove. Maybe you can sell the old one to recoup some of your losses. Happy trails Slim!
Just so you know, they do make a boot that fits around the chimney pipe on the roof used for metal roofs to prevent leaks. One was installed when they put the metal roof on my house.
Its a nice looking and safe stove. And I appreciate your insistence that you do things right. Its an admirable trait.
Another amazing video and I had no idea there was so much involved with wood burning stoves and certification. Love the new stove!
Very well done, Slim!! Very much enjoyed this one. Thank you!!😊
I spent three yrs. trying to stop the leaks on my do it yourself skylight. Everytime I got up there I increased the repairs and thought, this time for sure. Nothing worked. When I had the shop roof reroofed the guys who knew what they were doing removed the skylight, repositioned it and it has not leaked since. That's my story. Slim is probably smarter than me.
Great job as usual. I'm glad you can now enjoy the new wood stove.
Congrats on your successful installation and WET Certification. I’m guessing that stove is gonna make it real toasty in there. 😊
That stove adds so much to the cabin feel.
The stove looks fantastic Slim I am happy you have a safer heating system. Take care
A brand new natural gas furnace, in Michigan, costs $2700.00 US dollars. That price includes installation. So that wood stove is a real expense saver. Simple design so no break downs. In and done! Wood can be sourced at a discount if a person is resourceful and smart. A furnace is designed to need repairs and need full replacement every 20 years. That wood stove will be ok for at least 75 yrs. Win Win Win Slim! Congrats.
I love the new stove Slim! It sure is going to make Christmas, all that much more enjoyable, at the cabin! I must admit, I am surprised how expensive a bunch of stove pipe was though! I am glad that you are WET certified, and that you can now stay warm!
This new stove is such a lovely looking addition to the room, and being able to take away the metal - what a bonus. I hope it does the job as well as expected. Greetings from Downunder. 🙃
I love the new stove! Glad you got a deal on it. Can’t believe the prices for everything else!! I put in a wood stove in my old house in 1988 and I don’t think I paid about $400. For a used stove, all new piping and that heat floor mat that looked just like yours. Inflation!
a trick I learned when I was a kid : once you have set up your kindling ,roll up a piece of newspaper into a torch and shove the lit end into the chimney hole, this warm it up and helps to draw the air up in a cold chimney, you can now light your kindling and have less, if any, smoke inside
That works on an old stove, but the new ones exit in the front. No access to the flue.
We used a ceiling fan with a wood burning stove to distribute the heat we were always comfy. Winter fan to be clockwise to pull air up and circulate warm air. We always kept a big pot of water on the top of the stove for moisture and never got sick. Soon as that pot dried out we were dry.😅
The new stove is quite an upgrade in all aspects. I'd guess it's much more efficient. Seasoned pine is fine. If my memory serves me, it burns hotter but quicker. I used to use it to get things going, then add hardwood to extend burn time.
If you ever come across Ash wood, it is the best kind of wood for burning. When I use to use my Buck stove for heat, I'd always look for ash because it burns longer. I could usually get around 6 to 7 hours of sleep without having too put more wood in. Just a suggestion.
Just discovered your channel. Congrats on the new fireplace. Youre actually lucky somebody used it before you as the paint smell should be gone. I know the stainless pipe can get pricey but it DOES look good. The way these things are designed nowadays is really amazing. So much science involved. They are kinda like a catalytic converter on your car. Air is burned twice or more before exausted. Good choice too. Good luck. 🙏❤😊
It’s 3:20 am, and I’m watching Slim……..😉✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸✌️
we have the right priorities!
Masterful, Slim! Brought back poignant memories…
Good Morning Slim the Cabin is looking marvelous.
Sensational the way you organize things and then going about to make things happen.A small community is nice for looking out for each person.You are very talented and personable so Im sure you have contributions to share with all.Cabin is so precious.I loved the couch... furniture designer eh ? Excellent install on stovepipe by the way...odd angles,dangling weight twas no easy feat.The cabin is truly home now.Warm, many personal touches.Thank you for sharing these gems with us .Saftey and blessings to you and yours.
Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.
Congrats on the awesome deal slim on your wood stove it looks awesome against your wood wall nice job.
Stay warm Slim!
Love the big glass window.