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    Repairing cracked baseplate

    I have a Jotul f118 wood stove and noticed a crack in the baseplate when we were getting ready to start burning. The crack is about halfway back and goes almost the full width (see pictures). I have a couple questions with addressing this issue: 1. Is the stove structurally compromised? (i.e...
  2. S

    Jotul 118 refurbish

    All, Got a secondhand Jotul 118 (old school "ocean green") a few months ago and i am getting around to taking it apart to refurbish it. I have read an awful lot about how hard the bolts are to take out, does anyone have tips on once the bolts have been removed getting the outer shell taken...
  3. D. Hermit

    Jotul resource guide

    Really cool vintage catalogue/resource guide that Krista Associates (orginal US importer of Jotul) put out in the 70s. Super detailed info on all the models they imported back then. Even the rare ones. All the testing graphs, info on who did the reliefs. And some very interesting tips and facts...
  4. M@dMinute

    Jotul 118 - Restoration Questions

    I purchased a rusted up 118 for use in a small 240 sqft cabin I have been building. Will probably only get used a few times each year. I started the restoration/disassembly yesterday, it is super rusty. A few questions: Did the top used to be textured? My first opinion is that it was rust...
  5. A

    Reassemble a Jotul F118 Black Bear

    Hi all, I recently acquired a Jotul F118 Black Bear (Manufactured in 2008) and have disassembled it completely. The top baffle was warped and both side baffles had hair line cracks. I have ordered the new baffles, new gaskets/glue, Hearthstone cement, and Stove Bright flat black paint. After...
  6. M@dMinute

    Jotul 118 Refurbish/ Rebuild

    So I am building a one room 250sqft cabin and came across a Jotul 118 and bought it. It is really rusty with some pitting on the top. I plan on getting it up to usable condition again. Can someone walk me through the best ways to do this? My plan: Take the stove apart as much as possible...
  7. S

    Old Jotul 118 - Rear Burn Plate/Shield?

    Hey everyone, I am finally getting my stove going for the year and am wondering about the rear of this stove. It does get considerably hotter than the sides (where I have the newer longer, 3 hook, burn plates). I am wondering if anyone knows of a part that I can use for the rear of the stove to...
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    New stove owner burns out Jotul F118 Black Bear; seeks advice

    Dear Hearth.com, (Refer to accompanying images.) I installed this new Jotul F188 CB Black Bear in the winter of 2010. In seven seasons in upstate NY, I averaged about 7 face cords per year of seasoned hardwoods. I have enjoyed the Black Bear and have been happy with the way its design has fit...
  9. M

    Birmingham Stove and Range Nordic Model Value

    Im new to the site. I recently purchased, at auction, this stove. It has never been fired and still had original operating instructions as well as the original "for sale tag" from the manufacturer on the inside. The tag was not filled out, kinda wish it was! It was stored in a barn hence the...