Looking to swap our woodstove out for a pellet stove.
Trying to figure out how to get this woodstove moved. The walls are made of soapstone, so the stove Waze somewhere well north of 500 pounds. Sitting on four legs so it’s not really easy to use an appliance dolly.
Ideas?
I have to get this thing moved out of the office through the kitchen and living room and out the front door.
If you have a hard floor surface or can throw plywood down over carpet you could get it onto a piece of plywood and roll it on dowels across the floor.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
Basic 4 wheel flat dolly similar to a harbor freight one for $11. Throw plywood on top. Once you get it on there it's easy sailing unless you have stairs.
Floor jack and furniture moving pads. Use the floor jack to carry most of the weight and the pads to stabilize the legs. I’ve also used a motorcycle jack if will fit between the legs
I moved my safe in and out of my houses by turning a rug over and putting the wooly side against the floor the sticky side under the safe. Tilt one side of the safe and side as much as I could under it. Tilt the other side and pulled the excess out. Worked good on wood floors for one person.
Looking to swap our woodstove out for a pellet stove.
Trying to figure out how to get this woodstove moved. The walls are made of soapstone, so the stove Waze somewhere well north of 500 pounds. Sitting on four legs so it’s not really easy to use an appliance dolly.
Ideas?
I have to get this thing moved out of the office through the kitchen and living room and out the front door.
Wife and I moved a 431# gun safe a couple of weeks ago with furniture moving sliders. Alot easier than I thought it was going to be. They only cost about $20. Dave
Hire someone like “two guys and a truck” to move it for you. Save your back and let a couple muscular young guys do the heavy lifting. I had a large gun safe moved up a flight of stairs and it cost less than a chiropractor.
Basic 4 wheel flat dolly similar to a harbor freight one for $11. Throw plywood on top. Once you get it on there it's easy sailing unless you have stairs.
Always moved ours with 2 pieces of pipe. 1/2” steel pipe cut to go through doorways. Found a piece of 1/2” copper ground rod in the new house and used it most recently. Stove will roll on it very easily so watch out for your toes.
I have a cast iron and soap stone stove. Heavy fugger.
Built a dolly with some scrap 2x6 and some heavy duty casters. About [bleep] out my spine trying to lift it out of the truck. Got a couple friends to help.
My youngest son and I moved this one a couple times....We did have to get one of his buddies to help get it up the steps..Two people can do it if youR not in a hurry lol..
Hire someone like “two guys and a truck” to move it for you. Save your back and let a couple muscular young guys do the heavy lifting. I had a large gun safe moved up a flight of stairs and it cost less than a chiropractor.
That's exactly what I did when I sold the old house and took my stove with me. Best $60 I ever spent.
800 pound gunsafe. New home with brand new SOFT vinyl flooring. One 3x6 foot piece of old carpet. Set the gunsafe onto the end of the carpet. Two guys tugged on the front end of the carpet. Two more pushed on the back of the safe. It slid through three rooms and into the new gun room slicker than crap through a goose. Did not leave a mark on the floor.
For your wood stove, I would put an appropriately sized hunk of 1/2 inch ply or OSB between the stove and carpet remnant.
Looking to swap our woodstove out for a pellet stove.
Trying to figure out how to get this woodstove moved. The walls are made of soapstone, so the stove Waze somewhere well north of 500 pounds. Sitting on four legs so it’s not really easy to use an appliance dolly.
Ideas?
I have to get this thing moved out of the office through the kitchen and living room and out the front door.
Jeebus. Here I moved my Liberty safe and my Vestal wood stove by myself. Used a Two wheeler and a couple 2x10’s to ramp them onto my trailer. Couple steps involved, too. Didn’t realized things were so complicated. Got that stove free. Put in a newer, smaller one for a woman when I finished her basement, she told me if I could get “that behemoth” out of her basement, I could have it. Me and my helper carried it up the steps and out of there. Used it for years until the wife decided we needed a stove with a glass door. Hard to see the fire through those cast iron ones. And, per usual, the pretty stove ain’t half the stove the old one is...
Skidding it across the floor is one thing, but actually lifting it from the house and moving it from there is another.
Did this for a neighbor about 15 years ago - huge iron kitchen wood-fired cook stove - exceedingly heavy. Had to et it out of their manufactured home and across the lot into a nice new site-built log cabin.
Got a plate under it (probably heavy plywood) and pushed/rolled it to the front door on pipes under the plate. Backed my 1970 Chev tow truck to the door and ran the boom inside. Placed a cable loop around the stove and winched it up a few inches.
Drove the truck to the new building and backed it to the door - dropped the stove inside and rolled it into place.
Best idea is to return the pellet stove where it is and return the pellet stove.
Can someone translate?
I'm betting his typing was going faster than his brain?
Leave the woodstove where it is and return the pellet stove.
I had considered a similar answer. When the country goes completely to scheidt I can always go out back and get wood from behind the house. Or burn the furniture legs. I've been told that doesn't work so well in a pellet stove.
Best idea is to return the pellet stove where it is and return the pellet stove.
Can someone translate?
I'm betting his typing was going faster than his brain?
Leave the woodstove where it is and return the pellet stove.
I had considered a similar answer. When the country goes completely to scheidt I can always go out back and get wood from behind the house. Or burn the furniture legs. I've been told that doesn't work so well in a pellet stove.
Why be beholden to a retailer for your heat?
Yep. I corrected it. Return the pellet stove and leave the wood burner where it is.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
That's how I did it. We used steel pipe, not 2x4's. Easier to hold on to.
Looking to swap our woodstove out for a pellet stove.
Trying to figure out how to get this woodstove moved. The walls are made of soapstone, so the stove Waze somewhere well north of 500 pounds. Sitting on four legs so it’s not really easy to use an appliance dolly.
Ideas? .
Four linemen from the local football team...
My stove weighs 540 pounds.. My son and I moved it in from the back deck and next to its pad (that sits between the dining room/living room) with a hydraulic cart, then set it in place ourselves.. No biggie.
I did go get the thing on a couple flat furniture dollies. Had to use a handiman to pick up one side at a time.
I too have moved a safe with an appliance dolly. Not quite as easy when the stove is a lot lower to the ground. Little harder to get the leverage on something that low.
After moving this sucker, I am guessing it weighs in around #800-#900. When I bought the house, the previous owner claimed it was over 1000#.
When the dialysis man used to come to the house, he had a dolly that would climb stairs. I think he had 300-400 lbs of supplies on that dolly. Shît stacked so high I couldnt even see him rolling it.
Looking to swap our woodstove out for a pellet stove.
Trying to figure out how to get this woodstove moved. The walls are made of soapstone, so the stove Waze somewhere well north of 500 pounds. Sitting on four legs so it’s not really easy to use an appliance dolly.
Ideas? .
Four linemen from the local football team...
My stove weighs 540 pounds.. My son and I moved it in from the back deck and next to its pad (that sits between the dining room/living room) with a hydraulic cart, then set it in place ourselves.. No biggie.
I would say 4 big men could move this stove. But I am here with a 125# son, albeit a strong one, a wife and daughter. So you have to improvise.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
2 strong men aren't moving this stove that way.
There is a world of difference between 400# and 800-900#.
I personally moved in my other stove and that weighs 425#. Had to have the neighbor help me get it picked up to sit it on the 14" high hearth. But otherwise, brough in solely. Had it figured out how to get it up on the hearth, but was alot quicker to ask the neighbor for 5 minutes of help.
So I am more than capable of getting things done.
But if you guys don't understand how much more difficult things get when you get well over 500#, then you are just trolling.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
2 strong men aren't moving this stove that way.
There is a world of difference between 400# and 800-900#.
I personally moved in my other stove and that weighs 425#. Had to have the neighbor help me get it picked up to sit it on the 14" high hearth. But otherwise, brough in solely. Had it figured out how to get it up on the hearth, but was alot quicker to ask the neighbor for 5 minutes of help.
So I am more than capable of getting things done.
But if you guys don't understand how much more difficult things get when you get well over 500#, then you are just trolling.
If your floor is irregular you might use something rubber tired. Maybe use a bottle Jack out of the car to lift it high enough to set the legs or bottom on something that rolls?
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
2 strong men aren't moving this stove that way.
There is a world of difference between 400# and 800-900#.
I personally moved in my other stove and that weighs 425#. Had to have the neighbor help me get it picked up to sit it on the 14" high hearth. But otherwise, brough in solely. Had it figured out how to get it up on the hearth, but was alot quicker to ask the neighbor for 5 minutes of help.
So I am more than capable of getting things done.
But if you guys don't understand how much more difficult things get when you get well over 500#, then you are just trolling.
Best idea is to return the pellet stove where it is and return the pellet stove.
Can someone translate?
I'm betting his typing was going faster than his brain?
Leave the woodstove where it is and return the pellet stove.
I had considered a similar answer. When the country goes completely to scheidt I can always go out back and get wood from behind the house. Or burn the furniture legs. I've been told that doesn't work so well in a pellet stove.
Why be beholden to a retailer for your heat?
You are correct. And that is the reason I have refrained from switching these out for years.
But the reality is, it does not get used. With a pellet stove, it will be used extensively.
Again, I'd suggest looking into renting / borrowing a pair of the above "Piano" dollies. Easy-Pezy to move heavy stuff with. The two short forks slide for narrow or wider load, hydraulic hand jack on both to elevate load to desired height, a ratchet strap or two secures both dollies to load. I've moved weights well over 500 pounds with them all by myself.
Hire a mover, you be ahead in the long run! No scuffed floors, no broken furniture, no sprained back. I had a mover that I contacted through the safe seller move a huge gun safe into my basement for about $250.00. Well spent!
Best idea is to return the pellet stove where it is and return the pellet stove.
Can someone translate?
I'm betting his typing was going faster than his brain?
Leave the woodstove where it is and return the pellet stove.
I had considered a similar answer. When the country goes completely to scheidt I can always go out back and get wood from behind the house. Or burn the furniture legs. I've been told that doesn't work so well in a pellet stove.
Why be beholden to a retailer for your heat?
You are correct. And that is the reason I have refrained from switching these out for years.
But the reality is, it does not get used. With a pellet stove, it will be used extensively.
Again, I'd suggest looking into renting / borrowing a pair of the above "Piano" dollies. Easy-Pezy to move heavy stuff with. The two short forks slide for narrow or wider load, hydraulic hand jack on both to elevate load to desired height, a ratchet strap or two secures both dollies to load. I've moved weights well over 500 pounds with them all by myself.
Those look to be the cat's ass.
I will remember that next time something needs moved
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
2 strong men aren't moving this stove that way.
There is a world of difference between 400# and 800-900#.
I personally moved in my other stove and that weighs 425#. Had to have the neighbor help me get it picked up to sit it on the 14" high hearth. But otherwise, brough in solely. Had it figured out how to get it up on the hearth, but was alot quicker to ask the neighbor for 5 minutes of help.
So I am more than capable of getting things done.
But if you guys don't understand how much more difficult things get when you get well over 500#, then you are just trolling.
His was 400 lbs., and I clearly quoted him, not you.
The one in my old house weighed in at over 400 lbs. Two of us hauled it in using two 2x4's. We slid two of them beneath the stove upright, similar to a floor joist, then figuring for what we needed as a handle, we cut off the excess... probably ended up around six foot each. We then each got an end, and using the "joists", lifted it and carried it in. Since the joists were no wider than the stove, we walked right through the 32" doorway, though barely.
...hard to explain, but picture two guys hauling the Ark of the Covenant into the house.
Admittedly, we moved in short increments with many breaks. Also, aside from one porch step, we never had to climb stairs.
It takes two strong, young men of similar height to do that with out getting hurt. Good on you.
2 strong men aren't moving this stove that way.
There is a world of difference between 400# and 800-900#.
I personally moved in my other stove and that weighs 425#. Had to have the neighbor help me get it picked up to sit it on the 14" high hearth. But otherwise, brough in solely. Had it figured out how to get it up on the hearth, but was alot quicker to ask the neighbor for 5 minutes of help.
So I am more than capable of getting things done.
But if you guys don't understand how much more difficult things get when you get well over 500#, then you are just trolling.
His was 400 lbs., and I clearly quoted him, not you.
A couple flat furniture dollies. 2 legs on the end of each of the dollies. Tied the 2 dollies together with 2x4s. Screwed some otehr boards in to keep the stove legs from sliding on the dollies while we are pushing/pulling it around.
I told the wife it usually is not good when you are taking a handyman jack into the house.
Had to jack each end up with the handyman to get it up on the dolly end.
Now some gal is about here and we are going to try and get the stove hoisted into the bed or her pickup with a nylon strap/sling and my old loader tractor.
This part probably scares me the most loading stuff with someone I don't know.
I know that this is too late to help with the removal, but hopefully it will help with the loading: we have found that liberal use of expletives as well as calling each other derogatory names helps a great deal in such endeavors. To make things run more smoothly, we have reached the point where we assign derogatory names before beginning so as not to cause confusion as to who is being addressed in the heat of action.
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