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neb
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 09:22
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Has any one made a stove pipe cleaning tool to clear your chimney? I can buy one for a 3" pipe but wondering if one can be built and be as effective. I have just 8 feet of pipe to clean. Thanks
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 09:58
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I piece of 2ft or 3 ft long logging chain with a rope tired to it...
knocks the build-up crud out of it...and it costs nothing to make
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neb
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 10:12
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turkeyhunter
Thanks for the help. Looks like you are getting plenty of snow up north. Should be good sledding might even have to sled to get to the cabin.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 10:40
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15" up at the North CAMP.....
and lots more on the way....
still had power yesterday...a least that's what my neighbor said
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neb
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 10:51
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Still a lot with out power that is for sure. Those ice storms are pretty to look at but they make a mess. I have worked in many of them and line crews do try to get the power on but some don't understand what destruction it does. There job is to keep the power on and when it isn't they aren't happy either. Keep us posted if you get up North.
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 12:06
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Another idea I have used over the years is to cut a pine sapling and push that through the chimney several times. Has worked for us for years now.
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Truecabin
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 21:39
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did the sapling method 2 weeks ago ;) it works ok for a quick solution
3" pipe sure dont have much hole left if it chokes down just a half inch you probably want it good and clear
for 3 inch maybe you can drop a chain down then attach a wirebrush for a 4" angle grinder and pull it up
i think there is a wire cup that might go thru a 3 inch pipe but you dont want it stuck
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Just
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 22:08
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soooooooooo neb , did the new stove warm up your little place ???I think I missed a few days ,
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lawnjocky
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2013 22:21
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How about taking 3 wood handled wire brushs, cutting the handle part off and screwing them to something like a broom stick with the area the brushes are attached to planed flat forming 3 surfaces?
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neb
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2013 08:51
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Thanks everyone for your comments and ideas. I can buy a brush for 3" but it costs more for shipping then what the thing is worth.
Just / I got it all in just haven't fired it up yet. I think I will do that Jan 1st 2014. I still have to pack up 6 more blocks 16x8x4. The pack is all up hill, side ways and turns. LOL So I'm that close to having some heat.
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neb
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# Posted: 30 Dec 2013 20:39
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Has anyone heard of putting smaller rocks in a sock and tie that to a rod to clean chimney. I had a guy tell me that what do you think?
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lawnjocky
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# Posted: 31 Dec 2013 09:55
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I haven't heard of rocks but I thought of something real easy, pick up a wire wheel for a grinder or drill motor in the correct diameter and fasten it on a stick.
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neb
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# Posted: 31 Dec 2013 13:30
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lawnjocky
That is a good idea also. Thanks
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larry
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# Posted: 1 Jan 2014 12:14
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why don't you just buy a brush from tractor supply. they come in 8"&6" sizes.
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neb
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# Posted: 1 Jan 2014 16:41
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larry Yep I might do that also. I will need 2 1/2 inch brush and will figure out what I want to use. My stove maybe will be used 5 to 10 times a year at the most and only for an afternoon or so. I had it fired up today for the first time and things went well. There was no over heating behind the stove or on the heat shield.
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