You're correct, you don't want this relic in your house, and I'm fairly
certain that your insurance company doesn't want it in there either.

The ash dust and soot/smoke residue will be airborne and travel throughout
your living space. A couple of examples of problems would be CD and DVD
players/recorders. The additional ultrafine airborne contamination will
likely cause problems with more than just those two examples. You'll also be
breathing it.

When I was doing electronic service/repairs, you could always easily
distinguish a piece of equipment that came from a household with a fireplace
or wood stove.

I don't know if pellet fuel would be completely problem-free as far as
additional dust is concerned.

Saw the bottom off (or remove some of the center) and make a floor lamp or
end table outta the thing.
If it was in perfect condition, it would be a different matter as far as a
keepsake, or for antique value.

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WB
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"Terry Coombs" wrote in message
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In an old Bearcat potbelly stove . It's broke , and I'm pretty sure
brazing isn't the answer at the temps down there . This is the grate at
the bottom of the firebox , and if the stove gets red hot , damn sure that
grate is just as hot . The "shaker" (separate piece in the center of the
grate , you shake it to drop the ashes into the bottom) is also broken .
My wife sez this thing has been in her family for quite some time , and
she would like it repaired and installed in our living room . I'm not so
sure I want that ash and soot spewing thing in the house , I'd rather use
it out in the shop .
Any suggestions ?
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Snag
sometimes ya gotta
shovel manure
to pay the bills