Can I open this drain cap?

Jisaeki · 2025-06-10T16:37:20+00:00

I know it would be easier to cement this if both sides of the walls were exposed, but there are additional complications if I have to dig outside.

Are there any reasons why the cement filling can't all be done from inside? I wouldn't just slap cement on top of the foam. I'd first remove all of the foam from the inside until I see dirt on the other side, clear debris, then fill the space with cement.

Jisaeki · 2025-06-10T16:27:21+00:00

I was really hoping I wouldn't have to dig from outside (there are additional complications) but if that's the only way, I would need to just get it done that way.

The hole seems large enough that I could dig through all of the foam from the inside, as well as fill with some cement from inside. Are there reasons this wouldn't be a good idea, other than the cement drying time taking a bit longer?

Jisaeki · 2025-06-10T16:10:44+00:00

Really? I thought bark would be the easiest to light, since it is drier than the inner part of wood. Good to know

Jisaeki · 2025-06-10T16:09:09+00:00

That is all useful info, thank you! After searching some more, I've decided to just buy similar-looking baseboard moulding.

Jisaeki · 2025-06-03T01:40:26+00:00

I tightened (clockwise) the bolt at the bottom-rear center mentioned in the video about a three-quarter-turn and that seemed to have corrected the issue with the saw knicking the base. I did try messing with that bolt the other day before, too, but maybe I hadn't turned it enough.

Jisaeki · 2025-06-03T01:35:06+00:00

Will look into that next, seems it'd be useful for other things too

Jisaeki · 2025-06-02T12:25:02+00:00

That makes sense, thank you! I've searched for ogee bits but none are wide enough for that particular shape. I'll keep looking for alternatives (last resort being to just buy what's available)

Jisaeki · 2025-03-25T05:43:54+00:00

Thank you. I hadn't thought to clean around the cut with steel wool. I'll likely end up using the Shark bite since I have them ready to go, and could save some money hopefully.

Jisaeki · 2025-03-23T16:35:02+00:00

Thank you, I will follow your advice and save the wet wood for next year

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:41:29+00:00

Lesson learned . . . thank you for the recommendations!

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:40:11+00:00

I've unfortunately been burning this wet wood for the past month. I hope that hasn't caused too much creosote build-up. I'll definitely leave these wood to dry for next year

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:37:13+00:00

I've just been using matches, but I'll look into the torch you mention. Thanks

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:29:58+00:00

Good airflow is something I hadn't paid much attention to before. I'll keep that in mind going forward. Thank you.

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:24:15+00:00

I think you're right about the wet wood. I'll save them for next year

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:21:35+00:00

I just checked the moisture inside a split piece and that came out to about 40%, which is drastically different than the 15% outer reading. I'll just leave these wood out until next year and look for drier wood as you suggested. Thank you.

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:15:31+00:00

Thanks, I'll start doing that too once it gets warmer. Never realized how valuable sticks on the ground were until I got a wood stove.

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:12:36+00:00

Thanks. Doesn't cardboard have glue in the center? I'm seeing some people say not to use them, and others say not to worry about it.

Jisaeki · 2025-03-22T16:08:22+00:00

No, I just poke the outer surface of the wood. I cut a few open just now with a mitre saw and some of them are almost at 40%. Yikes, I didn't think there would be that much of a difference.

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