Selkirk Wood Stove Pipe Install and First Fire in Jotul F100 Wood Stove

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Seamless, good work Mike. Glad everything went well for us. Enjoy buddy.

[@50Acres]

Thanks for your help Jay, couldn't have done it without you!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@@50Acres my pleasure buddy. Glad things came together.

[@protectanimals8402]

Cutting a big hole in the roof is scary.

[@peterdebad1]

Thanks for showing the good and not so good aspects of connecting a wood stove in the cabin. Ignore the haters. The vast majority of us really enjoy you sharing your journey. Thanks Mike. Peace!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Peter, I always try to ignore them, sometimes better than other times. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@seadog2396]

I am Glad to hear that you are generally satisfied with the stove. Coming from a family with numerous rural properties, we both know how Critical the wood stove is. The Heart of the dwelling. Much Sucess.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Bradford, yea it's a really nice stove, they just messed up the paint a bit.

[@jimg2553]

As a builder for 40 years..advice. Never rely on adhesive on a peak,run flashing under ridge vent over top of boot. It WILL leak if not.If you flash it ,it will last the life of the rubber boot. Great work on the cabin.

[@50Acres]

Thank you that is what I was thinking as well, I have to go back up there to add some more chimney anyways, might as well.

[@cabinman]

I was going to say the same thing. The best insurance especially since you're only a few inches from the ridge. Those boots are good and the lines around there are to trim it to the diameter needed.

[@boxwoodgreen]

Why install the pipe up inside the cabin, all that way up through the roof ? Was there no way place to install the stove near an exterior wall, with the flue pipe going out through a side wall, then up the outside of the cabin ?

[@jimg2553]

@@boxwoodgreen Never run a flue through a wall,Future leak,rolls down pipe and will rot wall.Not to mention you can't clean it and 2 90* elbows slow suction up.

[@cabinman]

@@jimg2553 Right plus they just dont draw as good with a horizontal run as they do with a 100% vertical flu. Especially important when starting the fire, will smoke you out with a horizontal run until it gets drawing good.

[@leestringer]

I like your sincerity and self deprecating attitude. You seem more real than most DIY guys. Good job.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@danielhitchcock3817]

I have had a chimney boot like that on my camp for about 6 years. Instead of pushing the boot down, and having that pucker, I was able to keep the boot higher on top, making a dome shape. Then I sealed around the top also. If you use the metal chimney boot, just run a short piece of flashing up under the ridge cap, then it shouldn’t leak. Great job!

[@50Acres]

Yea I tried to do that, due to the pitch of my roof I wasn't able. It seems to be working pretty well.

[@tinynhhouse5467]

I made the same mistake and put the crimp facing up and I had creosote leaking on the outside of my stovepipe! I learned my lesson the hard way! I used the telescoping pipe in my installation too. I also used the high temp silicone boot on the roof and had no problems over the past 2 years. All the best. - Dave

[@50Acres]

Yea I managed to get it right eventually, there was a sticker on the pipe telling me which way to face up! I have heard from about 20 people all saying their boot is working fine so that is comforting.

[@earlbogle8248]

Nice to watch a video that actually shows the work being done and not just quick shots of finished work and some dude acting like it was easy.

[@50Acres]

I appreciate that! And I agree with you, making the video after the fact is no help at all.

[@AndyHolroyd]

This is excellent. One of the most entertaining and authentic home building videos I've seen. Thank you for sharing your experience. I've done a lot of renovation work as an enthusiastic amateur and so much of what you showed is so real 🙂especially that moment when you made the hole in the roof, I really felt your pain ! Keep it up.

[@50Acres]

Hey Andy thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!

[@cbadventures8996]

I am constantly amazed at your attention to detail. I enjoy the fact you dont pretend to know it all and admit your mistakes. Very beautiful build you have going.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Cory, I couldn't do a good job pretending to know it all, too much I don't know, haha.

[@phoenixsx1]

Omg, congrats....I remember when I was like the 20th or so subscriber, now 33K.... keep putting out great content, I really enjoy the videos... your dream is becoming reality....keep living it👍🏿

[@50Acres]

Man you have been around for the long haul huh, thanks for watching all this time I really appreciate it.

[@bsilano]

This is crazy my daughter actually asked me for coffee for Christmas, thank you! I subscribed and ordered coffee! Your videos are always good and nice to watch, thanks again!

[@50Acres]

Thank you for making the order, hopefully they sell a couple so trade feels good about the sponsorship! Thanks for watching, glad you like it.

[@bsilano]

@@50Acres Well you did a great job promoting them and their sales pitch is intriguing so I think they'll get a lot of sales! Keep up the good work!!!

[@zzzzhuhzzzz]

The moment you started marking the ceiling is when I got scared. Cutting a hole in the roof is no little thing. It's been so exciting watching your progress over the last year, Mike. We're so glad you started making videos for Mom. Fabulous work on the cabin, and we're learning SO MUCH from you. Merry Christmas, and keep up the great work!

[@50Acres]

Ha ha, yes it was nerve wracking. I still don't like the idea! How is the land hunt going? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you guys as well. Thanks for watching.

[@zzzzhuhzzzz]

I'm surprised you remembered! Land hunt is on hold while we tend to some more pressing business, but we'll hopefully pick it back up in the summer, thank you for asking. We'll always find time to watch your channel no matter how busy it gets over here. Merry Christmas!

[@shawnr771]

Thanks to your sponsor. Good work as always. A little trick to get on that roof easier. Lash a 4x4 to the end of that folding extendable ladder. Tie a long piece of rope to the 4x4. Push the ladder with the 4x4 up over the ridgecap so it catches. The 4x4 will act like a hook. Just go easy and you wont damage anything. If you sre worried about it, tape some foam to the 4x4 where it is going to contact. For safety toss the rope over the roof and attach to something solid. With the full length of the ladder on one side you should be able to walk up it instead of struggling with that first six feet.

[@50Acres]

Great tip Shawn thank you. I was thinking I would tie a rope to my truck but... rope wasn't long enough, oh well.

[@shawnr771]

@@50Acres Any rope will always be 6 inches too short.

[@rldunn38]

Gotta love Glier's goetta! Made with pork, beef, and pinhead (steel cut) oats. They'll also process your deer, if you are in Covington. KY. I forgot how thick the insulation was on the roof! You'll be warm and toasty now. Keep up the good work.

[@50Acres]

Oh man I don't have a bit of German in me but boy to I love Goetta!

[@bwcok7947]

Every day at the cabin is the best day!

[@50Acres]

You are correct!!

[@gaylemesser136]

Hey there Mike. Enjoyed the program today. That stove is really going to make your winter stays at the cabin a lot more enjoyable. I can't wait to see you fry your first bacon and eggs on it. You were giving me the willies up there on the roof. I am sure you felt them too. Take care and be safe. Vaughn

[@50Acres]

Thanks Vaughn, I was pretty shaky up on the roof, don't really like going up there at all.

[@gaylemesser136]

@@50Acres🧗‍♂️😳🙏 Vaughn

[@g2macs]

Well done! it's a huge step forward, with a stove you can survive anything the weather throws at you.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@tommygarcia6671]

It good to have a good buddy around,he cooks and chaps wood,

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I try, lol

[@50Acres]

haha, it was great to have his company as well!

[@jaytomson7052]

Mike, the anxiety of cutting a huge hole through a perfectly good roof... you've captured it!

[@50Acres]

Ha ha, thanks you, it was sincere!

[@IowaMercMan]

I would hate going back up there too! Nice work, and wishing you good weather and a safe finish to the job. To your subscribers: I have been a DrinkTrade customer for about a year. Love it. Access to the best roasters in America, at competitive prices, shipped to your door. Can’t beat it.

[@50Acres]

Nice glad to hear that! I was impressed with the coffees I tried.

[@mmanut]

LET THERE BE HEAT‼️‼️ Looks FANTASTIC. To make sure that cap never leaks is simple, take a piece of metal, maybe same color as roof and slide it under the roof PEAK cap and over the heat flange. DONE. Another 2 feet of pipe would be perfect. You did a GREAT JOB‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@50Acres]

Thanks Vinny, good idea.

[@thekingtroll2]

I thought I'd log on youtube looking for updated videos from my favorite top 5 casters! I can't wait til you release your Christmas video! No pressure. I can envision the music, the choreography, the dancing elves and you with a Santa hat on. Viewers will be thrilled as you sit down by the fireplace and sing "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas......." ::sniff:: I'm tearing up thinking of it. We wait with eager anticipation at your next release to bedazzle and thrill us in this holiday season. The end of the year is almost upon us. Where did that time go? Thank you for providing great content for us to kick back and watch you and Mr. Hammer build our dream cabin in the woods.

[@50Acres]

Very sorry to dissapoint, I was supposed to take a trip Wednesday to the cabin to film and work but I ended up getting sick. With holiday travel I won't be able to get back to the cabin until the end of the month. I really would have liked to make that video.

[@thekingtroll2]

@@50Acres I don't do the patreon or instagram thing. If I gave you my [e-mail] could you send me your paypal? I want to give you a Christmas gift.

[@lelandhawk6392]

It looks good. A lot of heat is wasted and goes straight up the flue pipe. I like adding heat reclaimer. Some of them even look nice.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Leland, that would he a neat project.

[@julieivers7375]

Love that fire Mike, not too big, winter in the cabin just got a whole lot better!

[@50Acres]

Thank you Julie

[@johnmarquardt1991]

Goetta sounds like a cousin of scapple and head cheese. I don't think I'd call any of them food. You have guts to travel on a slick, steep metal roof. Glad you had a helper.

[@50Acres]

Hi John, its somewhat like scrapple, but a lot closer to breakfast sausage. Nothing like head cheese, that stuff is gross!!

[@donnaduprey5197]

Goetta: new to me... looked it up, made it, LOVE IT!! Thanks for mentioning it!

[@50Acres]

Nice Donna, glad you liked it!

[@justins.7446]

A friend of mine in NKY actually makes Venison Goetta. Fantastic stuff if you add enough pork fat! Love the project, thanks for sharing all of this.

[@50Acres]

Sounds delicious I would love to try that.

[@OntarioLakeside]

Congratulations on the wood stove. Its a big moment in cabin life. We used a silicone boot on our chimney and it has held up very well for about 3 years now.

[@50Acres]

Thank you. Glad to hear it held up well, the more I research it, it seems like a legit method so feeling better about it.

[@Brokenbones2]

Don't you love that we wait for just the right weather to get the most fun jobs completed? Glad you didn't go for a ride down the roof! Enjoy your work - great job!

[@50Acres]

Yep guilty as charged, thank you.

[@simonknight4744]

Looks fantastic coming on now let's hope over the winter you get some more inside done God speed to you your friend from across the pond.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Simon, I hope we can get a lot done this winter.

[@Aprilbirds]

Happy to see you, glad you have a sponsor. Once again good video. Best wishes 🇬🇧

[@50Acres]

Thank you Doreen

[@BS.-.-]

Use the metal flashing. Your chimney exits way up near the peak. Stick the upper edge of the metal flashing under the ridge cap. Then you can bend the right/left sides down over the nearest ridge in the metal roofing. Cawlk up each side real well.

[@50Acres]

I was thinking the same thing actually.

[@solid_jr]

Ouch! I hate the idea of making a hole in my roof for a chimney. I'd always choose a wall but sometimes, like in your case, it's not possible. I caught some more ... ahem ... exclamations that made it through editing. I love that you leaving them in. We all know, in the real world, they're as much a part of the job as anything : ) Well, they're part of my jobs anyway. Love the stove. It's gonna be a great centerpiece in a fantastic room.

[@solid_jr]

Oh, and I don't like toolbelts either.

[@50Acres]

Ha ha yea I try to keep it as real as possible, and those moments definitely happen a lot. Thank you

[@JamesCouch777]

I was just starting to comment on the crimp but you addressed the issue. Wasn't sure if I saw what I thought I saw. Good job!

[@50Acres]

Thanks yea, it is a bit confusing because there are two layers of pipe.

[@joesrvhome]

Looks really good...bigger guy parts than me for the roof climbing...stay safe out there!

[@50Acres]

haha thanks it was not fun being up there, I hate heights.

[@huckbeduck]

That's a good mic on your camera, it captured the squeal when you were cutting the foam insulation very well. Gave me goosebumps

[@50Acres]

Yea, I use an external mic, probably should have tuned that down a bit...

[@thetavernmillau]

That's a well insulated roof!! I don't have any between the boards and the slate tiles,just the roof felt!!! I love how you admitted you'd put the flue pipe upside down! Gives us other normal folk the chance lol

[@50Acres]

Yes, it keeps us cool in the summer and warm in the winter! Thanks for watching!

[@maryq4546]

The stove looks really good! The dark color in the bedroom door really stands out against the black! Nice job!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Mary

[@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194]

Hey Mike - first fire ... so rewarding! I’ve used that rubber boot as well on my sauna bunkie. Same comments- metal roof company recommends boot, chimney co the steel collar. I saw another builder commented on the flashing. I didn’t do that either but it’s probably smart. As I have an unheated attic space with a ridge vent not sure how that would work. That’s a beauty stove!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Grant, glad to hear it is working well for you.

[@markgoode4109]

Wow! The first fire in the cabin. It looks great and I'm sure it's a real pleasure to sit next to after a days work. Best wishes and have a great week.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Mark, you have a great week also.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

Oh boy, you had me sitting on the edge of my seat. What nerve. Glad it all worked out and was positive Mike. Enjoy the warmth, it looks great burning!

[@50Acres]

Oh sorry about that! Thanks!

[@outdoorswithtom1743]

Goetta is like what we call scrapple here in central PA. Delicious.

[@outdoorswithtom1743]

You're channel is good. I like what you're doing with your cabin. Keeps me thinking of my options.

[@JBPalmBeach]

I’m more excited that you are buddy but you are mellow always so hard to tell. Congrats.

[@50Acres]

haha yea I am excited, I just don't go crazygonuts about stuff!

[@estellaknox4488]

Wow ! Some insulation you put there, looking good no more cold cabin .

[@50Acres]

thanks Estellea

[@mhazel4777]

really nice glad i am not the one on the roof not much for high places you always make great videos love them thank you

[@50Acres]

Thanks Michael

[@chucktrow8577]

The fire looks incredible!!! My nerves would have been shot cutting through the insulation and roof. It must have killed you to cut into the beautiful wood on the ceiling, which the wood ceiling is awesome!! Not sure if anyone has suggested, or maybe you know. To clean the soot on the glass, use a damp paper towel and the wood ash inside the stove scrub it on and wipe it off. No chemicals needed to keep a clean view of the fire!!

[@50Acres]

Hi Charles, thank you for that tip on cleaning the glass I was wondering about a good way to do that. I did kill me to cut into the ceiling, and then through the roof, not a good feeling.

[@thetavernmillau]

when glass is cool though,as will shatter it if not!

[@johnnyspot783]

DUDE..!!!!! Quite the BroFest you had going on there....!!!! Another entertaining video, braver than me going through that pretty roof. I chickened out through the sidewall, LOL. Happy Holidays from MN..!!!

[@50Acres]

haha thanks man, I really didn't like cutting through it one bit.

[@yummboy2]

Neat job, not that I am surprised. The stove with its tall plumb chimney look great. I would definitely call this one (another) success.

[@50Acres]

Thanks G Bruce!

[@ea773]

Stove is perfect for your little cabin. Well done.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Connie

[@thizizliz]

Whoohoo! Warm in MI winter is a very good thing. The cabin is pretty sweet & the process is fascinating.

[@50Acres]

Thank you!

[@pierrearthur5428]

Hi Mike, Congratulations on yet another milestone achieved with style, smart comments and good humour (I agree with you that punching holes in your roof need guts and faith !). I would dream to experience again that first arrival on a cold snowy day at the cabin knowing all I’ll need is to light up the fire and then just spend an evening not knowing whether to gaze at the snowstorm outside, the flames dancing in the stove, my book or my companions. I wish you to enjoy it time and again...you deserve it so much after so all that hard work. And working on completion will be so much easier now that you will be kept dry and warm in the cabin. Best wishes for the forthcoming holiday season. Keep us posted a little and enjoy a lot ! Pierre

[@50Acres]

Thank you Pierre, your description is exactly what we pictured when setting out on building the cabin and eventually getting a wood stove. Snowstorm, fire, good book, some tea. Sign me up.

[@neilschipper3741]

Congratulations another job well done good thing j was there. I was nervous for you and holding my breath I do have some admit as you did beautiful view! Now all you need is a couple of cords of wood. Mister Hammer has been in an awful long time timeout. You are doing such a amazing job it's coming out beautiful, thanks for taking the time to make a video and share your endeavors

[@50Acres]

Thank you Neil, I will have to put up some firewood thats for sure. I have a task in mind for the hammer if I can get to it.

[@Aprilbirds]

I waited to see if you posted another video after this one, so I will say it on this one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your wife and family. Keep up the good work, best wishes from 🇬🇧

[@50Acres]

Hello Doreen! Unfortunately I won't have any new videos until after the new year, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well!

[@edhondo4447]

you need a damper in your first pipe from the stove to better control your burns / temperature . good video

[@BS.-.-]

Some stoves have them built in. Idk if this one does.

[@50Acres]

This one has a damper built in. It works really well right now with fresh gaskets, I can put the fire our by closing it all the way.

[@tubularguynine]

Nice work,, as usual, Mike! It ought to do the job! Goetta is meat sausage (pork, beef, or both), cooked with onions, oats and spices...my mother's dad was German.

[@50Acres]

Thank you! And glad you got to experience Goetta

[@kiarafreemannash4975]

You deserve to have more describers really good build and very beautiful work

[@50Acres]

Thanks Kiara, that would be nice I would love more subscribers!

[@JohnWilliams-sy2lp]

Best cabin on youtube! Gonna be a beauty. I wish I had a quarter of your skills. Nice work.

[@50Acres]

Hey thank you John, really appreciate it.

[@nightsong28540]

Another nice job well done...stay safe, take care, keep warm and have a wonderful holiday season, looking forward to your next video

[@50Acres]

Thanks Sandra

[@TommyG_0311]

You sold me on the stove. Especially with it's dimensions and making a hearth for it. Good stuff!

[@50Acres]

Hi Tom, it's a really nice stove, I am happy with it overall.

[@randystout1169]

Thanks for filming this. I'm about to install mine and not real thrilled about cutting a hole in my roof.

[@50Acres]

No problem Randy, one thing I did wrong was you should put the rubber boot on the diagonal if you use one. Also only use it with 3x stainless and make sure it's the 400+ degree red boot.

[@chrisfryer3118]

my high temp boot has been good for 15 years, on a shallow pitch roof, and is still good

[@LibertyCreekOffGrid]

Jenn and I have been watching your videos for a few years. Your videos are the most realistic to a cabin build I have ever seen! We are also building a cabin in the woods and we love the fact you keep all the problems and issues you have during the build into your videos. The struggle going up and down the ladder, when the caulk tip wouldn't work. lol These things happen to me ALL THE TIME! One of my favorite saying is "What are the odds!" It looks like you have a lot more patience then me. lol My editing skills are a lot more rushed then yours so we can tell you put a lot of time into your videos. I am about to install my wood burning stove so your videos do help people! Thanks for all the great entertaining videos! Cabin looks great!

[@50Acres]

Hey guys your place looks cool. Trusses are nice you can get a lot of insulation in there! I grew up in MA taking trips to VT and NH most winter weekends. Yea I try to keep all the crazy frustrating stuff in and make it as realistic as possible. I try to do the best I can but I want people to realize that it's never perfect. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@laynemacek2350]

I was on vacation, but wanted to see your newest videos. Good job sir!

[@50Acres]

Have a great vacation Layne!

[@jeep4ron]

One of the best additions to the cabin..!! Nice job as always. Love my coffee... I’ll have to give it a try. Have a fantastic night as always..!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey man, fancy seeing you here.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Ron, we are very excited to have the stove in.

[@WilderWood_AK]

Thanks for this! I am gearing up for an install in the next few days. This definitely answered some questions and gives me more confidence 👍

[@50Acres]

Glad it was helpful! It really wasn’t too hard from what I can remember. Going on 3 or 4 years working great.

[@yankey4]

MAN I am going to try some of that Trade!! Thanks for showing us. Man I HATE heights even you showing us made me shake lol. 6 hrs of heat is not bad. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@50Acres]

Hey Bobby how is it going bud? Thanks for watching man.

[@ninanina-sx3pv]

I have been watching since the beginning and it is great to see the progress you are making. Plus it looks fantastic.

[@50Acres]

Thank you for watching all this time Nina Nina

[@ninanina-sx3pv]

@@50Acres thank you for sharing your journey

[@toddincabo]

Congrats on the sponsor, may you get many more. That stove rocks man, once your fully insulated that thing will run you out of there. Good work.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Todd

[@josephineflatt74]

Stove looks neat there . It looked like it was a little dangerous up on the room. glad you got it done and safe

[@50Acres]

Thanks Josephine

[@josephineflatt74]

@@50Acres You are very welcome. truly love your cabin.

[@jimc4731]

I have to say, any day at the cabin is a good day! JIM

[@50Acres]

I agree!

[@geoffupton]

very well done 😊 even with a major case of vertigo you did well 😊 that is a helluva chimney! bloody hell!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Geoff

[@francoisdastardly4405]

The best insulated roof in the world !! LOL !! Good work !

[@50Acres]

haha thanks!

[@MrsRobinson0741]

...checking the comments for GOETTA, which I spelt "getta" as I googled it :-P That roof is WELL insulated!!! Coming from Michigan, I watch alot of videos & I freeze just "watching"! I always consider the heat factor...I would put as much insulation as possible. Looks like you will be very comfortable when all done!

[@50Acres]

Thanks yes we put 6 inches in the roof, it stays really warm even thought we haven't finished the wall insulation yet and have nothing the floor yet. Have you tried Goetta, you might have to come to Ohio to find some...

[@bhagavadgita100]

I just watched you mention gotta. I have gotta with breakfast most mornings because I like it a lot. I can't buy it here in Iowa and on line ordering is kind of expensive so every time my daughter visits from Cincinnati she brings me several frozen tubes. Goetta does not seem to be well known outside Cincinnati and I even tried distributers. I have heard that there is a Goetta festival across the river from Cincinnatti in Kentucky, possibly you have been to the festival.

[@50Acres]

I've never been to that festival but it sounds like a fun time. I love the stuff. I had never heard of it until I moved to Dayton.

[@DiddlyPenguin]

Really great work. U are very brave . I wouldn’t get up on that roof for any money. Not scared of heights just not roofs. The stove will be great when u are there in the winter. U need to connect it to the shower so u can have a hot one.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Carol, yes I am scared of heights and roofs!

[@SM-lv8tw]

Nice work on the stove looking forward to some good winter content with you working next to the stove

[@50Acres]

Thanks, looking forward to some snow storms

[@enterthelegions]

What a journey it has been so far Mike.

[@50Acres]

It sure has!

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Job done and you are in one piece 🇫🇷

[@50Acres]

Phew!!!

[@claudermiller]

Howdy neighbor! You know I know what goetta is! I can sit and easy eat a whole roll! Good job. Looks great.

[@50Acres]

So delicious!

[@claudermiller]

@@50Acres my mom was from Philadelphia. She said it's a lot like scrapple. You're from Massachusetts? Did you have it there?

[@50Acres]

@@claudermiller we never had it in MA only tried it once I moved to Ohio. Heard the same re Scrapple, would like to try that sometime also.

[@VinnieRed71]

Man, after watching multiple thru the roof install videos, I’m looking less and less forward to doing mine! Nice job on yours.

[@50Acres]

You can do it!

[@douggibson9084]

Great job Mike. Wood heat very nice

[@50Acres]

Thanks Doug

[@yasminghani2073]

Really enjoy watching your video especially your comments

[@50Acres]

Glad you like them!

[@suenorton873]

Merry Christmas Mike and family!

[@50Acres]

Merry Christmas Sue! Happy New Year!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

YAY! You have an actual tea kettle! It's a WISE man to to be wary that far up in the air without a safety net, but it IS a beautiful view. Goetta: Ingredients 1 lb Ground Pork 1 lb Ground Beef 8 cups Water 2-1/2 cups Steel Cut Oats or Organic Steel Cut Oats 1 pinch Ground Pepper 2 tsp Salt 1 to 4 Bay Leaves * 1 Onion large-sized, sliced* Instructions In a large pot with a lid, boil the water. Add salt, pepper and oatmeal. Cover and let cook for two hours, stirring often. Add the meat, onion and bay leaves, mix well. Cook for another hour, stirring often. Remove bay leaf (leaves). Pour into bread pans- size of pan does not matter. Refrigerate overnight. To serve: Slice the goetta and fry it until crispy or just until heated through. Goetta may be served with pancakes and eggs, on sandwiches, or in place of meat at dinner. Makes about 24 servings.

[@50Acres]

I did and I was thinking that you would be happy when you saw it! That recipe sounds good I will have to give it a try!

[@donnaduprey5197]

plus spices like sage, allspice, garlic powder, red pepper flakes... whatever you like in a breakfast sausage. Many different recipes online.

[@crittercrazydwarf]

GOETTA (GETTA) 1 lb. beef and 1 lb. pork, ground together 8 c. water 2 1/2 c. pinhead oatmeal (steel cut oats) 1 lg. onion, sliced 1 - 4 bay leaves, to taste 3 tsp. salt Pinch of pepper Boil water; add salt, pepper and oatmeal. Cook 2 hours, stirring often and keeping lid on. Use low heat. Add onion, meat, bay leaves and mix well. Let cool 1 hour, stir often. Pour into bread pans when cool. Place in refrigerator after chilled through and ready to use. Slice getta 1/2 to 3/4 inch and fry in bacon fat until brown. Serve with butter or syrup.

[@off-gridengineering3377]

I was looking for something to put in my wife's stocking. I just placed an order. Thanks

[@50Acres]

Nice! Glad that worked out thanks for ordering one.

[@yousufmunye8524]

Mike your work is very inspirational. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your videos I admire it.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Yousuf

[@tinaholman8331]

I'm from Ohio, next to northern Kentucky, of course I know what gotta is! Look forward to the festival every year!

[@50Acres]

Nice Tina, it's delicious stuff right!?!

[@briankshaw8755]

Very nice work on the stove. I ordered some coffee , thanks for the discount 👍.

[@50Acres]

Hey thanks Brian, no problem I hope you like it.

[@kylekruger4500]

Enjoyed the video, good result. Coming along my nicely. Persistence does pay off. Keep moving forward

[@50Acres]

Thanks Kyle

[@markb1487]

Very good work,,, Great job. And making abit of money on the side.. Nice... Looking forward to seeing the rest.. 👍👍

[@50Acres]

Thanks Mark

[@02271953me]

Wow, what a precarious task. Well done and that little stove is beautiful!! Nice work!!

[@50Acres]

Thanks Kerry!

[@victor-hn1bh]

having the right length roof ladder and safety gear a must for dangerous roof work

[@joharmon2148]

I was wondering why you waited so long to put your safety glasses on! But nice job and nice of Jay to help out. Roof stuff makes me nervous. Enjoy the fires warmth.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Jo, it was just stubbornness and not wanting to come down the ladder, it was great to have Jay helping.

[@Living-The-Dream]

I would be willing to try that install myself.......😳 except for the outside roof part! I’ll call you for that part 😏 I have learned over the years to always do and outside pre-install burn.....before moving the stove inside👍🤠 nice camera work too! Thanks for the video, excellent 👏

[@50Acres]

Thank you glad you liked it. When we did the break in burns we fired up the kitchen exhaust fan and it wasn't too bad.

[@suepeterson5675]

Gotta - is a meat & grain sausage. Your cabin is coming along greatly..👍👍😊

[@rapturebound197]

"I can just imagine the comments I get when I use this [holds up a machete to hack his way thru the rest of the roof]". Lolol....gonna get all medieval jungle on it! He knew how rediculous it would look but tried it anyway. You pass the 'typical guy' test dude..I got a good chuckle out of it. Hey man you did a nice job on your stove and pipe ✔. Thanx for the video.

[@50Acres]

It worked ok! Thank you, glad you liked the video.

[@jeffglaser3197]

Dude, love the project and the videos. You are really doing some nice work. Keep your eye on the prize and never doubt. Blessings for a Happy New Year.

[@50Acres]

Thank you Jeff, I hope you have a great 2020

[@4philipp]

Great video. I’d be apprehensive about cutting into the roof as well. Now I know that thru-wall is not recommended (yet still available), but I was thinking if you can build a insulated fireproof chimney box and then go thru-wall. Might give close to the best of both worlds. Alternatively, and of course too late for you, a addition designed for the woodstove. That way your main cabin roof stays intact and the addition might be easier to fix. Just thoughts and ideas.

[@50Acres]

Thanks Phillip, yea those could have been some good alternatives. Possibly a good idea for anyone in the planning stage.