Removing soapstone?

[IPLUMB]

Is it OK to remove the back row of soapstone in my Hearthstone Morgan insert? I now that the bottom is required to protect the cast iron but don't know ablout the back or the sides? I'm tring to make my firebox a little deeper Thanks guys Aaron

 

[suematteva]

What did the factory and or dealer say?

 

[Roospike]

Its best NOT to change the design of a stove. I would talk to the dealer or better yet the manufacture.

 

[elkimmeg]

Aaron your stove is designed to be used with the refactory package The Refactory is there to protect the outer cast iron from the extreme heat. IF fact a lot of engineering and testing went into that design ensuring that it functions effeciently safely and for longevity. removing them without re-engineering is not the way to go If you need more capacity in your firebox them opt for a
larger stove. This is not a good idea

 

[MountainStoveGuy]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

If you want more space, sell it and by the horse one.

 

[BrotherBart]

Well, if ya gotta do it. I'll give ya ten bucks for them plus shipping. Put them in may insert and make it a soapstone stove.

No! Don't take the soapstone outta the firebox. Goofy as it is that Hearthstone calls that stove a soapstone stove when all they do is line a steel stove with a few bricks of the stuff.

 

[Roospike]

Alright , I'm going to have to call this one ............ EVERYBODY DOG PILE ON IPLUMB ! :lol:

 

[IPLUMB]

Alright , I'm going to have to call this one ............ EVERYBODY DOG PILE ON IPLUMB ! :lol:

OK OK Already I get it!! I won't experiment....

 

[elkimmeg]

I think the dog pile already occured. He cried uncle