stove restoration tips?

[ryjen]

So after procrastinating for 7 months, and with cooler weather on the horizon, I'm starting the restoration this evening. I will post pictures as I go.

 

[valley ranch]

Hi ryjen, I look forward to seeing what you're doing, good luck with it.

Richard

 

[DonnaCooper]

Following are some tips for stove restoration:

• Break stove apart and reassemble
• Weld breaks, cracks, damaged areas and broken parts
• Fabricate missing or broken parts
• Sandblast and clean surfaces
• Paint stove with a temperature resistant paint. Seal stove for an air-tight burn.
• Replace hinges and pins
• Reset doors for close tight fit
• Check latches for a tight close
• Replace grates
• Line with firebrick
• Replace mica
• Redo nickeling as needed, buff nickeling
• Add new ash pan and lid lifter
• Enamel stoves receive a thorough cleaning and touch up of porcelain

 

[ryjen]

Thanks Donna,and welcome to the forum. Where in the UK are you? If in Scotland, are you voting "yes"?

Richard, I started a restoration thread for my stove over the weekend. Sadly, family obligations and a sick little one halted progress. However I do plan t get some work done tomorrow.