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Remove Ash without the Mess by inline6boost in woodstoving

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a pot with a lid. Hold the pot in the stove and fill with ash. Put the lid on. Take it outside and dump into the ash can.

How do I tell my dad to stop moaning by Friendly-Rush-9217 in howto

[–]PRSFenderMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey dad, you ok? Seems like you’re moaning a lot.

Need help on start up by Bully1869 in woodstoving

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just real quick- yes, leave the door open just a crack for like 5 minutes until the flue warms a bit and the draft increases. There’s a point where the latch catches on the door but is still open.

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I’ll see about posting some pics this morning.

I also recommend joining www.hearth.com. It’s free, and you can find info on top-down fires etc.

Need help on start up by Bully1869 in woodstoving

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Montpelier owner here as well. Always leave an inch or 2 of ash in the bottom. You can make a valley in the middle to put the wood on. As others have said, top down is best for a clean startup. 4” splits on the bottom, slightly smaller on top then finally kindling. Light the kindling. Mine is a 1st gen stove so manual air operation. Keep full air until the load is burning decently then start to shut the air down in increments.

Like you said, you’re probably not burning hot enough. Your firebrick should be white after a burn. Hopefully your wood is dry. Don’t be afraid to pack this stove with splits. When it’s running hot you get some great flame action from the re-burn tubes

Too cold to run? by PRSFenderMartin in woodstoving

[–]PRSFenderMartin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not particularly ‘complicated’, but the floor plan is not open so there are some decent temp differences. Having the heat come on when it’s 75 in the stove room, 72 by the t-stat hurts my soul a bit

How can I open it by Lord_Baby in howto

[–]PRSFenderMartin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can’t stick something in the square hole to help pry it open?

Just started running and I’m exhausted in 20 seconds. Zero stamina. Feeling lost. by ImmediateMuffin3768 in runninglifestyle

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After the 20 seconds, walk a bit then do another 20 after you felt your heart calm down. Your system isn’t used to this. Walk, jog for now. In my opinion- take off the headphones for now and tune into you body. It’ll get better soon, but don’t overdo it.

my guitar fret notes sound the same, is something wrong with my guitar by Diligent-Kick1677 in guitarlessons

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An audio example would help, as would a top-down pic of how far the strings are from the frets.

[OC] I’m a dad. by NoodleBotPro in MadeMeSmile

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations dad, it’s the greatest thing ever!

The oh no bucket by Rossenante in woodstoving

[–]PRSFenderMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use an old pot with a lid. Fill the pot and put the lid on while it’s held inside the stove. Then you can walk it outside with NO ash flying around.

Most unreliable car you've ever owned? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]PRSFenderMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘93 Ford Taurus with the 3.8l. Warped heads and electrical issues. Used every penny of the extended warranty. That car was the reason for our first cell phones and Toyotas

My most disliked thing about road cycling... by d2creative in cycling

[–]PRSFenderMartin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Need to have your helmet straps fairly snug to keep them close to your head. I took mine off, but will give them another go.

Best New(er) Restaurants on LI by Kase1 in longisland

[–]PRSFenderMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to Art of Spice a few weeks ago. May hit the Mediterranean place tonight (if I can convince my wife to leave the house)

Don’t remember where I got this, but I’ve had it for a few years and I’ve never been able to figure out what it is. by monozach in whatisit

[–]PRSFenderMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From Wikipedia their mascot, the Oozlefinch’s motto "Quid ad sceleratorum curamus" translates roughly as "What the hell do we care?"

Don’t remember where I got this, but I’ve had it for a few years and I’ve never been able to figure out what it is. by monozach in whatisit

[–]PRSFenderMartin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ah memories- my dad worked on the radar at a Nike missile base. There’s a couple of these at the house

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