Joyce and I installed our wood stove when we first moved to Hobart 25 years ago. It's on its last legs but we hope repairs made today get us through one more season.
When I went to light it for the first time yesterday the handle was frozen. Totally rusted. It took me a couple of hours this morning to drill and pound on it to finally get it open. That's when my son, Jesse and I engineered a new handle mechanism. After a lengthy trip to the local hardware store we returned with threaded rod, a small piece of steel, and an abundance of nuts and washers. When we were through sawing, drilling, twisting and pounding, it worked! Here's hoping it lasts until next spring.
Actually, when we started, Jesse and I were hoping we could submit this project to thereifixedit.com. But when we were finished, mickey mouse as it is, we realized it looks too good for that site. Next time we'll try harder.
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