replacing cast iron stove legs?

RuHappy69
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# Posted: 5 Mar 2013 14:41
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What is the best way? I don't want to tip it over and risk cracking it. It's old from 1977 or so. It currently has 4" legs and I just purchased 10" legs. It's an old Vermont Castings Vigilant.

ArkansasCabin
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 00:24
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Similar to what Johng said, I would use bottle jacks to lift it up. Place a few boards underneath to support the entire stove, and use the bottle jack (or jacks) to gently lift it... Raise it up, unbolt and rebolt


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RuHappy69 Member	# Posted: 5 Mar 2013 14:41 Reply What is the best way? I don't want to tip it over and risk cracking it. It's old from 1977 or so. It currently has 4" legs and I just purchased 10" legs. It's an old Vermont Castings Vigilant.

johng Member	# Posted: 5 Mar 2013 17:18 Reply Block it up and unbolt. (imagine car on blocks with no wheels) Then put on new legs.

ArkansasCabin Member	# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 00:24 Reply Similar to what Johng said, I would use bottle jacks to lift it up. Place a few boards underneath to support the entire stove, and use the bottle jack (or jacks) to gently lift it... Raise it up, unbolt and rebolt

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