New Wood Burning Guy - Insert Suggestions and Ideas

[JeffStinson]

Question.. I'm about to order the liner..

Should i go with a 1 or 2 ply liner?

Here's my chimney layout:

 

[raybonz]

Quick update – My family (Brother who’s a liscensed contractor, myself, and my father) will be doing the install since my very unprofessional chimney sweep has backed out of this project.

Here’s the breakdown so far:

• Century CW2900: $1213.50 shipped
• Top Heat Sheild - $110 Shipped (Gives me a minimum clearance of 10” to any combustible materials – Help my TV issue)
• Stainless Steel Chimney Liner - $210 shipped
• Insulation Kit - $170 shipped

Project Total to date: $1703.50.

3 Cords of dry “Seasoned” (to be tested) Wood to be delivered in 1 week - $ 350

• I plan on stacking on free skids my work throws out (Dry – No Rot) and I plan to cover them with some extra durable tarps from Harbor Freight)

Maul/Splitting Equipment, fireplace tools, and interior wood rack to be purchased within next 2 weeks.

Block off Plate and Flue to be modified in 2 weeks install date.

Basic Goal for Entire first season including wood, all costs, and labor - $2500!
I will make sure to take pictures to keep you all in the loop! I couldn’t do it without all the help you guys have provided!

I love it when a plan comes together! Looking forward to the progress pics.. Gotta say firewood is much cheaper there than here!

Good luck!
Ray

 

[timcab]

I would go with 2ply if you can swing it. Also where are you ordering the liner so cheap? Is it just because your 15ft?

 

[begreen]

Price sounds too low for a good full liner kit. Don't scrimp here. This is infrastructure. Can you provide a link to this kit for a check?

 

[JeffStinson]

I would go with 2ply if you can swing it. Also where are you ordering the liner so cheap? Is it just because your 15ft?

The liner I originally priced out was a cheap one off eBay that I got down.

After looking and talking with members, I got a really good 2ply Magnaflex (us made - Kentucky) with insulation for $400 shipped - down from $480. I talked to the customer service and can provide a name after I get his approval. Was referred to their quality and them throwing in 1/2" insulation kit was a great overall deal.

As for wood, there is a hot sticks dealer about 10 miles away with kiln dried lumber at $160 a cord. (8-10% moisture levels)

Install scheduled for 23rd! Insert should shop tomorrow! Excited for this process to get under way!!

 

[begreen]

That is a very good deal. Does the liner kit include the stove connector, top plate and cap?

 

[JeffStinson]

I love it when a plan comes together! Looking forward to the progress pics.. Gotta say firewood is much cheaper there than here!

Good luck!
Ray

I would go with 2ply if you can swing it. Also where are you ordering the liner so cheap? Is it just because your 15ft?

Price sounds too low for a good full liner kit. Don't scrimp here. This is infrastructure. Can you provide a link to this kit for a check?

Well, liner is now insulated and everything should be here next week! Thanks to Magnaflex for an amazing deal. I ended up picking up a Magnaflex 6”x20’ lnsulflex Liner kit with cap, adapter, and top liner mount for a great price. Customer service is top notch, highly recommend, and you can’t get a better product for the price.

Can’t wait to take pictures of everything when it’s in to share, even post install.

Whats left:
Purchasing/Stacking the cords of wood to be delivered

• Mauls, Splitteres, Rack supplied for inside
• Top heatshield for unit (Ordering this weekend)

 

[Woody Stover]

Good deal; Those cheap liners scare me a little. I couldn't get the liner link on their site to work, but I like Kentucky....

 

[dafattkidd]

The liner I originally priced out was a cheap one off eBay that I got down.

After looking and talking with members, I got a really good 2ply Magnaflex (us made - Kentucky) with insulation for $400 shipped - down from $480. I talked to the customer service and can provide a name after I get his approval. Was referred to their quality and them throwing in 1/2" insulation kit was a great overall deal.

As for wood, there is a hot sticks dealer about 10 miles away with kiln dried lumber at $160 a cord. (8-10% moisture levels)

Install scheduled for 23rd! Insert should shop tomorrow! Excited for this process to get under way!!

Sounds like you're on your way. $160/cord for kiln dried is a steal. Make sure its a true 4'x4'x8' cord. Some dealers use sketchy tape measures and oddball estimates on the amounts of wood purchased. Good luck!

 

[timcab]

Wow that sounds like a great price. I need to pick up a 25' kit. Can you provide a link and or name and number of who you spoke to. Their link online is not working for me

 

[brenndatomu]

Yeah, no kiddin, out with da infos! I was just about to pull the trigger on a 6"x 20' 2 ply Flex King Pro (w/ insulation kit) from Chimney liner Depot for $600

 

[JeffStinson]

Thanks guys, if interested I can give you information via conversations! Just want to keep his email private. He's been around the forums so many members who he is!

Stand up guy and great deals!

 

[JeffStinson]

A quick update..

Stove is here and liner is en-route for delivery!
Stove install scheduled for Wednesday!

2 Cords to be delivered hopefully by Tomorrow! (will check moisture levels)

 

[raybonz]

A quick update..

Stove is here and liner is en-route for delivery!
Stove install scheduled for Wednesday!

2 Cords to be delivered hopefully by Tomorrow! (will check moisture levels)

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Right on Jeff aren't you glad you found all these wood burning guru's? Looking forward to all the pics!

Ray

 

[Hogwildz]

Make sure they install a block off plate at the damper area.

 

[JeffStinson]

Right on Jeff aren't you glad you found all these wood burning guru's? Looking forward to all the pics!

Ray

Thanks Ray!

Make sure they install a block off plate at the damper area.

We plan on it! I have 1 cord of Seasoned Cherry and Oak (Family - 2 years Aged, will check moisture levels tonight – Thanks to my father)

Anyone's thoughts on this? Should i worry?
(broken link removed to http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/grd/4120760588.html)
No pictures but this was our email convo:

Hi Joe,

I’m interested.. Do you know the moisture content? I want to make sure that the wood is ready to burn at a good efficiency. (20% or lower)

I would love to have some delivered as soon as possible if so!

Thanks,
Jeff

I have no idea what the moisture content is but I can tell you the wood has been split and covered for a year. I've sold close to forty cords this year and have no plans on putting any signs up like I have in the past. I just have to many repeat customers.
Interested 533-xxxx is my number..

Thanks...
Joe

 

[brenndatomu]

On the CL wood, my experience with oak has been that it is still too wet after 1 year...makes heating with wood a real PITA! YMMV

 

[USMC80]

Oak may be tough burning if only seasoned a year

 

[Hogwildz]

That Oak will be no where near ready to burn after one year. If it was mine, it would be sitting another 2 years.
The price ain't bad for your area, and may be worth seeing if he will give you a bulk rate. But give that stuff another couple years to truly dry out.
Otherwise you will never reap the benefits of it.

 

[JeffStinson]

That Oak will be no where near ready to burn after one year. If it was mine, it would be sitting another 2 years.
The price ain't bad for your area, and may be worth seeing if he will give you a bulk rate. But give that stuff another couple years to truly dry out.
Otherwise you will never reap the benefits of it.

I've got about a cord of seasoned cherry, maple, and oak from my parents. Most of it is split or small rounds. Been sitting for 2 years, a few pieces are punky but not bad. Tons of kindln. Looking at a few truck load seals tomorrow. Should put me around 3 cords of seasoned if all goes well. Pictures to come!


Need to pick up a splitting axe tomorrow... Any tips?

 

[dafattkidd]

I've got about a cord of seasoned cherry, maple, and oak from my parents. Most of it is split or small rounds. Been sitting for 2 years, a few pieces are punky but not bad. Tons of kindln. Looking at a few truck load seals tomorrow. Should put me around 3 cords of seasoned if all goes well. Pictures to come!


Need to pick up a splitting axe tomorrow... Any tips?

I would get a six or eight pound maul with a fiberglass handle. These are the best to learn with.

 

[JeffStinson]

I would get a six or eight pound maul with a fiberglass handle. These are the best to learn with.

A buddy recommended a fiscars 36" splitting axe.. Thoughts?

 

[Mrs. Krabappel]

I definitely prefer the splitting axe for general use and the maul for cranky rounds.

 

[Hogwildz]

The Fiskars is a nice axe, I got one myself, and an 8 lb maul.
Honestly, and only my opinion, but the hype about the Fiskars, is mostly that.
They are good for straight grain splitting. But a maul will go through much more of anything else, again, just my opinion. I have used both.
Mauls are cheaper also as far as cost concerns. Might not be a bad idea for starting with.
I have both an electric and hydraulic splitters also. My shoulders & back ain't what they used to be.

 

[JeffStinson]

The Fiskars is a nice axe, I got one myself, and an 8 lb maul.
Honestly, and only my opinion, but the hype about the Fiskars, is mostly that.
They are good for straight grain splitting. But a maul will go through much more of anything else, again, just my opinion. I have used both.
Mauls are cheaper also as far as cost concerns. Might not be a bad idea for starting with.
I have both an electric and hydraulic splitters also. My shoulders & back ain't what they used to be.

I'm young and lift a lot so throwing a 8lb maul at some oak rounds sounds pretty fun. I'm sure after splitting a cords worth I could say otherwise, but I'll look for a cheap but durable maul today. I've got a driveway of oak & cherry rounds to split!