Restoring, Refurbishing, Removing Rust and Installing a Cast Iron Wood Stove!

[@manchesterstress9055]

It looks absolutely amazing!! What a fantastic job you have done - a real labour of love

[@AndrewSzeto]

ehhh thanks a ton! means a lot!

[@RKNL]

Proper job! I love refurbishing old stoves like this. It's such rewarding work

[@AndrewSzeto]

riiight?! save like 2-3k and heats like a charm! can't complain :)

[@admirosmankovic1065]

This fire pit is one of a few covered pits that is on the list kzbin.infoUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM of approved products for Disney Fort Wilderness. The product served its purpose well and provided excellent fires throughout the evening. We were able to open the door and do s'mores, but I had to be careful because the handle was a bit hot on occasions. Additionally, I wish they had replaced some of the standard nuts with lock nuts in some places. We lost the door handle after just a couple of days of usage. Not a deal breaker, just a recommendation. I still give it 5 stars.

[@AndrewSzeto]

cheers!

[@greenhill004]

The glass door is beautiful. I got one from a friends yard, his house was built in the late 1850s. I don't know if it was in the house, I found it in the woods. Boy was it a pain to move. It's now in my grandma's backyard, she loves it. :)

[@AndrewSzeto]

right? mine was sitting in a field for years. love it.

[@jarrethaiss255]

Cool. Good work. Love that you incorporate your love of skateboarding into work

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks sooo much!!

[@kyledonald6007]

awesome video ! literally just picked up an old rusty one of those exact same for 25$ gonna do just what you did - thanks for sharing how its done

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Been looking at old wood stoves on marketplace and they're not cheap by any means. However remembering the electric bills in winters past the wood stoves are looking like a better alternative. Getting a stove for free is indeed a stroke of god luck. Nice restoration.

[@AndrewSzeto]

cheers!

[@jordanmachler9017]

I don't know why there are any thumbs down but this is even rewarding for me to see you do! Great price of restored history.

[@AndrewSzeto]

haha such is youtube Jordan! i try not to think about it and just do me haha. thanks for the words of encouragement and hope you're well!

[@timwalker3157]

Very nice. Bought a floor model (Aspen) in Gainesville for about a grand in 2010. It never worked right. After 10 years of smoldering and creosote buildup I took it out frustrated. Put my old Birmingham no 20 back in. Now I'm learning that there may be blockages of cement in all the air flow channels from the factory. So I'm going to try and take it apart and see. Hope to make it right and look as good as yours does now. It looks great. Thanks for sharing all that. I e?enjoyed watching.

[@chriscurtis1578]

Had the same exact problem with the one I bought. I restored an old WJ Loth Stove that is probably one hundred years old, and it works perfect without any creosote buildup at all, and being an antique, it looks so much better.

Hello my dear friend. Again a great idea. Iron wood stove renovation. Very good restoration. I watched with excitement. Congratulations. Warm embrace. Thank you for sharing. Great greetings. Yours truly... The hardware store's show was good..

[@AndrewSzeto]

Şahane bilgiler thanks a bunch sahane!!

[@jacquig1939]

Saving this. My grandma has an old stove I'm going to try and fix up once quarantine is lifted.

[@marilynwargo6288]

Great old stove. Worth every minute to bring back! 💙🌸🐌

[@AndrewSzeto]

100% marilyn! done me really well!

[@conordia6906]

Great job!

[@AndrewSzeto]

Thanks!

[@rozchristopherson648]

I was told that putting a wood stove so near my window would cause the window to crack from the temperature difference. Is that true?

[@AndrewSzeto]

hiya Roz! I haven't had any issues myself!

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@AndrewSzeto Thank you for your reply. I’m glad to hear that. I’m going to go ahead with my plans for a wood stove in my great room which I am turning into a kitchen. There will be a window just to the left of the stove but not directly next to it.

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@rozchristopherson648 cheers roz! hoping it works out and it sounds really quite cozy! 🙏🏼

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@AndrewSzeto Thank you so much. Best wishes to you, too. ❤️

[@CodySteckRealEstateVideos]

Awesome video man, that was really cool to see and see the install on your cabin.

[@AndrewSzeto]

Cody Steck Real Estate Videos thanks a ton cody! still needs work, but definitely doing a great job already at keeping me warm 🙌🏼💕🔥

[@jowoo7237]

Thanks for the content.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks for checking it out jo!

[@samuelmorin5470]

Great builds on this channel! Inspires me to do more.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks soo much Samuel! This means soo much!

[@TJHutchExotics]

Beautiful stove! That paste really made it pop!

[@AndrewSzeto]

100% really made the difference. i need to add more actually haha

[@Romans15.32]

Great job. We have been heating with wood for years. Love it. ❤

[@my2sons8791]

Great video! Did you have to do any cleaning in the air channels inside the stove? I have the same stove and can't keep a fire going if i close the door. Thanks

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Wow that stove polish paste made such an amazing difference! Great job on the restoration Andrew! 🙌

[@AndrewSzeto]

The Grant Alexander sure does! thanks grant!!

[@amysbees6686]

Well done! Great deal! Sweet stove!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a ton amy! really appreciate it!

[@iamdsman]

Hi, love the video. Curious what’s that spinning fan thing? On top where the stove is. Thanks looks cool.

[@AndrewSzeto]

oh it's an eco fan! helps move the warm air from the stove and it powers itself off the heat of the stove.

[@iamdsman]

@@AndrewSzeto wow that’s an awesome idea. Gotta get one of these thanks !

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@iamdsman i recommend it! helps the efficiency of your stove overall too 👏🏽👏🏽

[@ScobieLeprachaun]

Nice job, did i notice some sort of lining inside ? Mine seems to have a lining of some kind at the rear and side walls, worrying in case its asbestos.

[@AndrewSzeto]

hmmm good question andrew, i don't know myself. I replaced the linings on all the openings, but didn't notice any others on mine.

[@ScobieLeprachaun]

@@AndrewSzeto I did a bit more research and found that its more than likely not asbestos but some other flame proof lining that helps reflect the heat toward the front. I was just worried about removing it for cleaning the inside.

[@mizmerrymac1]

Have an eye on an Aspen that's available for $100; I'm totally capable of doing everything you did and now I feel more confident. In our neck of the woods, a wood stove is practically a necessity because we lose power often - and heat with an electric mini-split. This will be the perfect back-up for our log cabin, and I thank you!

[@AndrewSzeto]

right on! i absolutely looove this stove.

[@LoganAwesomeFunTime]

Looks great! I would consider using bricks or stone to help keep the place warm after the stove goes out! Maybe lining the walls just in that corner where you placed the non-combustible siding, as well as beneath the stove. Looks very cozy though!

[@tedtolentino4955]

Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a bunch ted!

[@markcummings6856]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tinahalesrocks]

Came out nice. You have one of the better ones for cabin emergency cooking.

[@joshgilbert6560]

Unfortunately stoves that have been left outside tend to get brittle I wonder if the stove is still in working condition or did it crack

[@AndrewSzeto]

it's still rocking for sure!

[@joshgilbert6560]

Have you checked it for cracks?

[@heathervangrootheest9211]

That's a beauty! Love the edits!

[@omgwtfMindyloo]

The music in your videos is always great.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks soo much! means a lot haha. I spend too much time on music haha

[@Morpheus1910]

Beautiful little stove. Love it!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a ton! still weighed soo much haha.

[@SunandSnowGardening]

Nice! Beautiful stove after your hard work!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a ton! it's been soo great!

[@lucascastro4165]

Always a fan of your work. Keep up the awesomeness

[@AndrewSzeto]

thank you soo much lucas! means a lot!!

[@damonturnbull5903]

Love your onsite manager.

[@dianeardolino9924]

Nice work!

[@vincentmaranda8560]

I would be interested to know what you used exactly, especially what paint did you use? I'm about to do a similar restoration :)

[@earthishome1866]

Me too

[@AndrewSzeto]

This is my first time doing this, so if there's any suggestions or comments to help me for the next time, feel free to chime in! All feedback welcome!

[@joemorris6]

I have a small pitted through hole in an otherwise excellent condition stove that belonged to my great grandfather. How can I fill that hole?

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@joemorris6 I've been hearing that JB Weld could be a quick fix

[@tiggam9911]

Where do i get the fan on top of the stove?

[@AndrewSzeto]

it's an ecofan, i got it from canadian tire

[@bkoffsky]

Great job and loved the video. I just picked up an older Aspen and its in about the same shape as yours was. Door was hanging off the stove and when i moved it, snapped off completely. I can barely see the pins you used as replacements. Can you tell me where you found them and what the order number was? Again, great job.

[@AndrewSzeto]

oooh good question bruce, i don't remember it anymore, but there are diagrams available for this via the links mentioned or below and you should be able to locate it there. you gotta be super fragile with that door!

[@yinglyca1]

Let me say! Great job! on Re-finishing the stove. As for the double wall pipe just switch the top section out with the bottom section. and remember, Be at least 3 feet above the peak of your dwelling. This minumises downdraft. Glad to see you have a UL/CSA approved woodstove. I know chimney costs more than the stove, But you did it right the first time. Your safe with that celling kit you bought, Now you just need a 6 inch brush, To keep it clean. Burn it hot for about 15-20 mins in the morning to burn out any creosote build up, Good Job!!! PS Keep a fire extingusher nearby.

[@donswords6671]

Beside the wire did you have to do anything else to remove any remaining rust prior to the polish?

[@AndrewSzeto]

i did not use anything else, no

[@Desertdweller1965]

Try stamped tin for the ceiling and over wonder board.

[@rainiedaz3465]

Beautiful!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thank you!

[@expatconn7242]

Cool set up

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks! it's pretty great haha

[@johnbrandt2167]

Love it! Thank you. Now if I can find an old stove like this to fix up... :)

[@oscarrodriguez-xj1vp]

Hi, what material did you use to paint the stove? To finish it?

[@glousy8300]

Great restore! Does the metal roof mean the chimney is up to code? Definitely would not be with shingled roof

[@danielcarter491]

Vermont Castings is one of the best brands out there. I grew up with their Defiant model in my parents house. Burns all night, no problem. No need for any catalytic element with the right model. You might want to also get a bracing kit for that outdoor portion of your stovepipe.

[@titosrevenger]

Awesome video man! Glad you're able to get a full night's sleep now.

[@AndrewSzeto]

titosrevenge thanks tito! that’s the point of the place afterall right! a place to relax haha i was waking up stressing about me and my dog freezing haha

[@ovlasburning6605]

hi. Does the polish resist high temperatures?

[@AndrewSzeto]

high, yes it does. It's built for the stove, so it works really well actually.

[@evacastillo3139]

Can you use that paste on a stove that is already installed indoors, I have one on my living room it came with the house when I got it and it needs a refinish

[@Zulfburht]

I have an old osburn I took out of my house, and left on the deck for a few years. I’m definitely gonna restore it. And then probably use it for myself

[@AndrewSzeto]

heck ya! hope this helps a bit! there are other decent resources out there too!

[@Zulfburht]

Andrew Szeto it did help, and I am currently in the process of trying to figure out how to get the brass plating back from rust. However looks like I’m gonna have to get it redone since it looks a bit far gone...

[@nateb4543]

Ive got a VERY rusty similar stove. Want to give elctrolysis a shot bc of all the nooks and crannies. Would love to put the legs on hinges for transport to use for winter camping

[@DamnGoodReviews]

White size wire wheel brush?

[@AndrewSzeto]

oooh good question, it was a big one, i don't fully recall though. Probably like a 1.75/2" diameter

[@DamnGoodReviews]

@@AndrewSzeto isn’t there like a size of the wire too? I see braided wire, rounded wire too many choices and forget asking at the box store - they won’t know

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@DamnGoodReviews oh boy, i did this a while back haha, don't overthink it haha. I just picked up whatever they had to take the rust off. It's metal on metal and it whatever you get will probably work. Just gotta put in the elbow grease. probably not the most helpful, but it's honestly just been a while haha. all the best!

[@DamnGoodReviews]

@@AndrewSzeto haha sounds good! Thank you!

[@classicfords8171]

Awesome resto dude. Looks great

[@AndrewSzeto]

Thanks soo much! First timer over here, so hopefully not too shotty haha

[@blakeolofson1015]

Great job!!!!!!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a bunch blake!

[@lseide1322]

any tips on how to remove the screws holding the glass seem to have we welded them self on?

[@AndrewSzeto]

oh crap... usually for any screws that are stripped and weird like that, the solution is usually to drill them out. sounds like you'll need some accuracy around the glass though.

[@jacksimper5725]

Look on yt for seized/broken stud removal tips. Try using heat first and or penetrating fluid , if that does not work then Small hole in centre gradually going up to close to thread depth ,then fit screw removal tool(set costs pennies),clean thread with original tap size . Get new screws and coat with anti seize /copper grease and refit. whilst your glass is out clean it with a damp cloth dipped in ash from fire then polish with cloth . It pays to fit new seals if refurbishing or every few years as they harden up .and check the state of the firebrick inside,if broken replace if you can .or make your own using broken as template .

[@ronaldprovencher7570]

Awesome Job !!!!!!!!!!!

[@servanttofriend8481]

Thank you so much, bro.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thank you for checking this out!

[@servanttofriend8481]

@@AndrewSzeto It was super helpful. Thank you.

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Awesome job man. Love your vids

[@AndrewSzeto]

Sho'Nuff, The Showgun of Harlem thanks so much! means a lot

[@rdmsh]

Love the glove at 4:21 trying it’s best

[@AndrewSzeto]

bahahaha oh myyyy! that was a long time ago haha

[@Jo-xg6rk]

Great job... I actually just dug one of these out of a garden today.. Sweet. What is below the stove. Is that a concrete paving slab....? Just subbed too

[@AndrewSzeto]

hiya Jo! it's a big patio stone i got from home depot! it was like $10. have fun!!

[@TheRussellStover]

Vermont Castings still to this day makes awesome stoves.

[@AndrewSzeto]

right? super great stuff for sure

[@Selvagemente]

Ficou muito bom! Parabéns pelo trabalho.

[@BlackSwanGamingTGK]

What did you paint it with ?

[@griffmade]

dope edit and project

[@AndrewSzeto]

GRIFF MADE thanks soo much Griff!! pumped on staying warm! haha

[@griffmade]

@@AndrewSzeto haha yeah its great

[@marielouise5261]

I'm jeaded into my third winter in my bus and I wont do it without wood heat. I just picked up an old Osburn. Its gonna clean up nice and keep us warm this winter! I know, its only June but I have a list that needs to be done by October. Its not THAT much time for preparation!! I will not be cold next winter.

[@andrewsimon5437]

wow my home depot here in Auburn, CA doesn't carry all of that nice stove stuff

[@AndrewSzeto]

what! no way! i wonder if it has to do with your air pollution regs or something. they're definitely getting phased out in a lot of newer homes to a certain degree (air quality issues, etc.)

[@mollyrauber9400]

I did minimal luxury living in the country for 4 years..the heat factor is important. Looks like u have a nice book surface too. NICE FIND!!

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks soo much molly! it's a game changer for sure!

[@constantravens4800]

Dope I just got one 💙

[@AndrewSzeto]

cool! they're so great!

[@como5555]

great job

[@AndrewSzeto]

cheers co mo!

[@joycegiasson1396]

I put copper on the wall made a big difference, before i would put my hand against the cement wall and it was hot now i can touch the copper and just slightly warm and the warmth reflects more heat in the room.

[@juicyjuicegems5933]

Where did you get the hinges???

[@AndrewSzeto]

i got them from here: www.vermontcastings.parts/shopexd.asp?id=4

[@HollywoodCreeper]

@@AndrewSzeto I actually called this company in October of 2020 to get the black stove pipe to set up my Vermont Castings Vigilante, because of this reply. They charged me $183.26 USD for 3 small pieces of single wall stove pipe, and they were going to charge me another $90 plus tax for a part they already charged me the shipping for which they said they would have in a week. Turns out they sent me parts that were wrong, and I went to a local Ace hardware, and they sold me the right pipe for $31 plus tax and I bought a can of that imperial stove black for $4.99. Then this company you linked to wanted me to pay a 15% restocking fee plus return shipping that I already over paid for and they said they wouldn't have that oval to round adapter till January! If I waited, they would probably tell me that they won't have it till Feb. They are real jerks to deal with. Everybody told me I WAY over paid. Save yourself a lot of trouble and money and don't deal with them. They are a total screw job, and they are not by far the only game in town.

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@HollywoodCreeper omg, i am soo sorry. I did not have a similar experience, but this is good to know for future correspondence. I guess I got lucky. I do try and buy imperial everything if I can (likely available at home depot), but yeah I made the order and got lucky I guess. sorry again.

[@HollywoodCreeper]

@@AndrewSzeto Hi Andrew, No problem. It's not your fault! I just wanted to let people know that these guys cost a lot and can be bad to deal with. They are called Cozy Cabin in Warrensburg, NY. My local Home Depot had no chimney pipe. My local Ace Hardware sold Imperial pipe and it was like $10.49 for a 2 foot section and $23 for a 4 foot section of single wall. Keep up the good videos.

[@v4dim83]

Крутая печь. The only remark. The pipe for removal of a smoke needs to be done above a roof. Then the thrust in the furnace will be better and less smoke when kindling will go into the house.

[@AndrewSzeto]

большое спасибо! and absolutely, i had a defective section of external pipe. need to get it replaced and it should get me close to the necessary clearances.

[@ricstix75]

Well done matey

[@AndrewSzeto]

Thanks a ton! still need a bit of a weld job on there, but i'm stoked!

[@ricstix75]

@@AndrewSzeto don't you mean the stove is stoked 🤣🤣

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@ricstix75 this tooo! hahahahaha

[@hessjason]

Butt crack fire for the win! I'm the guy that made the butt crack construction crack (aka joke). Thanks for literally making me laugh out loud with that animation. For the record, old timers earned their right to not care about crack sightings.. just makes me chuckle.

[@AndrewSzeto]

hahaha i know your comment well (*it's the number 1 comment on that video and turns up every time i go to respond to new comments haha). I literally added the animation because of your comment hahahaha. thanks for pushing my craft! Richard is a legend and I'll take seeing his crack every now and then for the knowledge he puts down on any of my builds haha.

[@adamprovost2974]

Another awesome video. 🔥🎅

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks soo much Adam! Means a lot!

[@SkateboardRanch]

Well done man, i am gonna have to do a refresh on my home stove. It works fine but doesn’t look good at all put i guess a bit of scrubbing and some stove paste and it should bring it back to its former glory!

[@AndrewSzeto]

Hell ya baby! If it's cast iron, it will work great. I can send my left over paste your way haha

[@DustyKorpse]

Lovely stove, that’s gonna kick out some heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nahoc]

How heavy is that thing?

[@AndrewSzeto]

Nahoc according to the website, it’s 240 lbs!

[@tonyj8947]

Nice job on the stove refurbishing. Did you install a ceiling support box when transitioning at the ceiling from the interior stove pipe to the exterior chimney pipe? the stove pipe itself is not supposed to go through the roof. Interior clearance - If you used a double wall stove pipe I believe 6" of wall clearance is what is needed and if its single wall 18" of wall clearance. Im no expert and Im just trying to help if I could, please verify before proceeding.

[@AndrewSzeto]

Tony J yep! got the support box for sure! thanks a ton for checking this out and checking in ✌🏼

[@maredalvar8971]

Hermosa, hermosa salamandra, una así es la que quiero. Por cierto un inmejorable destino. Linda cabaña y el lugar👍🏻🏡‼️

[@luckyharley1]

Such a great video! Love the fire butt crack!! i about fell out of my chair! What are you doing with your old stove? I have looked at that same Gstove and wanted one badly!

[@AndrewSzeto]

Jeff Rowe i’m keeping it for a sauna!

[@luckyharley1]

@@AndrewSzeto Sweet!! Great idea!

[@nancyinboise2160]

nice job!!!

[@alphafish4756]

Can you do one of stove top with an oven?

[@AndrewSzeto]

oooh i don't have a stove like that...

[@alphafish4756]

Andrew Szeto as in a gas burner!!

[@rosscobosco]

Hey tip for you , clean the glass with wood ash & water, clean off with newspaper 👌🏽

[@AndrewSzeto]

oooh cheers rosco! probably easier than carrying glass cleaner around with me all the time haha

[@earthishome1866]

Rosscobosco I have a question for you. I want to install a wood stove on the basement of a 2 story building which has a brick chimney. Do you think this will be save to do. I have tenants on 1st and 2nd floor living. Thank you in advanced.

[@FerraraMichael]

what did you do for the fire control in the back? it looked broken

[@AndrewSzeto]

Michael Ferrara oh it’s been replaced! bought a fresh back plate and the install of it was in here

[@codetalker3737]

Did it do well through the first winter?...I bought one myself. This COVID-19 is slowing things down though.

[@AndrewSzeto]

Code Talker oh ya it did great! game changer in terms of prolonged heat and sleep haha. i have a comparison video after this one ✌🏼

[@codetalker3737]

Andrew Szeto it looked like there was a small crack on the stove. Do you think that might be a problem? I think it was on the top.

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@codetalker3737 oh yea there is a crack. will weld it in the spring/summer.... whenever covid ends.

[@codetalker3737]

Sorry I keep asking questions but from what I have read about the stove it is supposed to have an automatic air intake controller. Is yours on that old one? I didn’t see it in the rear. Thx again

[@AndrewSzeto]

@@codetalker3737 right on! you're really observative (which is awesome). mine seems to be broken (whole housing was gone), so i have left it off for now. I put in a flue at the top of the pipe and it will hopefully help. as mentioned, it's operated great thus far!

[@johnryan2894]

Well done and you have a great smile

[@charlesvincett84]

Good stove...I have the aspen and it pumps out the heat...

[@jeffbayly]

Wow. Ask Richard if he wants to help Jeff restore a Fisher Mama Bear. Good work guys!!

[@sanjobo]

Do you ever use coal in your burners?

[@AndrewSzeto]

i have not myself, no

[@sanjobo]

@@AndrewSzeto ..... Hi again ..... maybe check into it .... I have used coal, small chunks about the size of a fist, it puts out good heat but it gets hotter then wood if I remember correctly so you do have to check the walls surrounding the wood burner until you know the right amount to use.

[@libertylogcabinbuild6063]

Great job! Very informative for me. Is your old stove for sale?

[@AndrewSzeto]

I am going to keep it for my sauna! haha

[@n0rth3rnlight]

Dude... Almost missed your upload... Ever wondered about putting your logo in The thumbnail? And im shocked Again and Again about The lack of subs... Your storytelling is so f##king good. Lots of love from sweden.

[@AndrewSzeto]

ooh not a bad idea! i still mostly have no clue what i'm doing haha. but great idea! can i still add that now...? hmmm..

[@AndrewSzeto]

ps. thanks soo much for checking this!

[@John-wr6yo]

Just think if v c would've made large version of this stove capable of taking a 26 inch logs I lived in the calving room of an old dairy barn ,that had been converted to liveing quarters. There was a local shop going out of business and i bought a brand new green porcelain dipped vc aspen for 550 dollar's .l installed it in the barn apartment on a brick floor . Safety pipe had already been put in through the whole legth of the bottom floor through the loft This video brings back memories of my good old friend that kept me warm for three indiana winters

[@AndrewSzeto]

incredible! that's a smoking deal on that aspen!

[@tamsinlee6447]

I have 4 woodburning stoves/cookers ! 3 kids plus me in a 10m square house 2 floors. Usually we only have the main cook stove going in the kitchen. Even when minus 10c outside. Loads of duvets and sleeping with socks on, smile. When it got down to minus 20c we used to fire up the big boy and everything down stairs got a bit too hot , plus 28c. Hence the 2 smaller cooker stoves upstairs in bedrooms as allowed them to make tea and cook if they wanted to, as long as they carried the wood upstairs and the ash down. LOL Your little boy is very like the stoves that the locals use to heat a, say 10m-15m square space, easily. But they dont stay in long, about 2-3 hours, because of the small fire box, unless you put coal on it about 10pm should last until about 6 am, then just raddle it a bit and chuck on new new logs. As steel absorbs heat and transmits it too well, think of saucepans. I would be worried about using it as a heat shield in s wooden building. I dont know about modern materials. I have only ever lived in traditionally built houses, so cement, bricks and stone (especially the igneous) act as heat sinks and fire protection. Personally I would build a brick container ( hearth and chimney) around you stove. To absorb heat and protect the wood structure. Anyway I loved the vid.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thank you soo much! this stove has been working really well thank goodness! your account on things is great for context moving forward! thanks again and happy firday!

[@phredocassera2939]

Hi Szeto, around the stove... you may want to do some mosaic tile on the backer board. Even if there is already cement board up, you can do some fun tile work on the 1/4” hardie board (while it is on a flat surface).. just leave a couple tiles out in strategic places so you can screw it securely.. then once it is in place you can put the tiles in with an epoxy or furnace cement, etc.The 1/4” hardboard is light and could go on the T&G without too much engineering. Great work, attitude and way about you.. comes through in your content. Cute dog too.. the Pup’s jacket/ coat is nice, where is that from? Peace, and take care.

[@AndrewSzeto]

thanks a ton! I've got the hardboard up everywhere now, plus some pipe shields as well. It's all doing a much better job now :) Atlas' coat was purchased by my mom haha, looking on amazon, there are a bunch just like it!

[@johnfriedmann2413]

Be careful with that window trim at the rear of the stove. Also any plastic window parts. May have to add another small shield at the back. Otherwise, very nice job.

[@AndrewSzeto]

i totally added a bunch of shields back there. it's been good!