Jotul F3 Wood Stove
Another month, another Jotul F3 woodstove makes its way into the shop! I think I may have rebuilt more F3s than anybody in the world at this point. And well, theres a reason. Just look at the results!
This client found me right here from my socials and reached out about a F3 that had seen better days. Insides completely cracked or burnt out, back was cracked, gaskets were all rock hard. So we had a project ahead of us, but nothing that could not be handled.
Started as always with taking the stove completely apart for inspecting and preparing for sandblasting. Which is sometimes easier said than done with F3s that have warped side plates, but we got it done.
After this we order all the needed parts and got everything to sandblasting. After sandblasting, we got all the parts back under the light of the work bench for final inspections and paint prep. With no new surprises, we got right to painting with Industry Leading Thurmalox Satin Black High Temp Stove Paint.
Next we let the paint air cure for a day, then we get right back at it for new part inspection and prep, and starting assembly. As always we assemble right back or factory standards, and double check work every step of the way.
After everything was said and done, we rebuilt and fit the door with new glass, and now we have another stunning F3 to add to the tally!
The client was overjoyed, as was I to be able to save another stove from the scrap pile and bring it back to life!
As always, thank you so much for reading my post. And following my journey here, as well as constantly bringing me stoves to save and share and talk about. None of this is possible without all of you, thank you!
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