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Stoneware kettle on woodstove? (Update!!)
84Bravo1
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I keep a cast iron kettle on my woodstove, to help add moisture, back into the indoor environment.
Unfortunately, my cast iron kettle is not perfectly flat on the bottom. (It wobbles) Consequently it does not get as hot as I would like, in order to generate copious amounts of steam.
I've got a fairly large Stoneware kettle I do not use. Would this be acceptable to use on top of the woodstove as a humidifier??
Your thoughts, opinions, and (as usual,) smart a** comments are welcomed. Thanks.
(Also) Does anyone have a suggestion, on how I can flatten out the bottom, of the cast iron kettle. I've moderately beat on the bottom with a firm rubber mallet, but I'm leary of cracking it.
Unfortunately, my cast iron kettle is not perfectly flat on the bottom. (It wobbles) Consequently it does not get as hot as I would like, in order to generate copious amounts of steam.
I've got a fairly large Stoneware kettle I do not use. Would this be acceptable to use on top of the woodstove as a humidifier??
Your thoughts, opinions, and (as usual,) smart a** comments are welcomed. Thanks.
(Also) Does anyone have a suggestion, on how I can flatten out the bottom, of the cast iron kettle. I've moderately beat on the bottom with a firm rubber mallet, but I'm leary of cracking it.
Comments
Merc
You aren't going to easily flatten that. You should weld some little beads around the edges to keep it from wobbling.
Merc
That was my thought exactly Mercury. I've got a buddy down the road, who is a Master welder, (amongst other things,) I figured I would have him weld me a small bead, all around the bottom.
quote:Originally posted by Mercury
You aren't going to easily flatten that. You should weld some little beads around the edges to keep it from wobbling.
Merc
That was my thought exactly Mercury. I've got a buddy down the road, who is a Master welder, (amongst other things,) I figured I would have him weld me a small bead, all around the bottom.
A small bead all around the bottom might stop the wobbling but, it may also result in being less efficient due to losing contact surface area touching the stove top.
A flat level round metal plate welded to the bottom might work better.
Your buddy should be able to advise you what will work best.
It was only a $19.95 Sportsmansguide kettle, specifically for stove top, rehydration use.
Maybe the best course of action, is to simply return it, stating why. My last one from them, was dead flat, and would come to a rolling boil, in no time, steaming away.
I just hate, returning anything, and with the weight, it will not be cheap.
Take it to your local machine shop and or trade school :
Have them put the cast iron on a surface grinder and make it flat & level ! or a milling machine .....
Ive done this myself .....
Thanks !!!
I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!!
machine shop ....surface grinder...a touchup
quote:Aztngundoc22 Posted
OK :
Take it to your local machine shop and or trade school :
Have them put the cast iron on a surface grinder and make it flat & level ! or a milling machine .....
Ok, you guys read enough of the post above to see it's a $19.95 kettle, right?
First off, it's cheap Chinese cast, that's why it warped. Me, I would do one of two things.
1) Turn kettle upside down. Take a 2x4 16+" long(long enough to hold on to well). Lay 2x4 across bottom of kettle. Strike 2x4 with 3# hammer, moving 2x4 around/repeating hammer blows until kettle will set on stove.
Or
2) Determine if the thickness of the material is enough to allow grinding. If so, take a hand grinder, and flatten bottom. No need to get excited about using a surface grinder, it's not a part for a turbine engine.
I've thought about the whole, grind some off the bottom, thingee also. I believe I will just bust out my belt sander, with a coarse grit, and have at it.
I'm curious though. Not a single reply, on whether I can use the Stoneware kettle on the woodstove??
Damn', and I trusted you guys. [}:)]
your stoneware...your stove ..try it and tell US.....this is not counsumer reports testing central...take a chance ...we'll CHEER !!!
Out of all the people I hate, your my favorite. [:D][:0][}:)]
I'm just messing with you spasmcreek. Hope you don't take offense. My lame attempt at humor. No offense intended.
quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
your stoneware...your stove ..try it and tell US.....this is not counsumer reports testing central...take a chance ...we'll CHEER !!!
Out of all the people I hate, your my favorite. [:D][:0][}:)]
Yep, you try it, then we'll have a resident expert on such matters. Always remember, we're rooting for ya.
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
your stoneware...your stove ..try it and tell US.....this is not counsumer reports testing central...take a chance ...we'll CHEER !!!
Out of all the people I hate, your my favorite. [:D][:0][}:)]
Yep, you try it, then we'll have a resident expert on such matters. Always remember, we're rooting for ya.
Thanks. That is all I need in my living room. A water filled bomb.
You guys let me down. [:(]
I'm going to my "safe space," now.
"safe space", is that code for "honey, I'm going down to the tavern for "1" beer"?
Ixnay, on the whole, going to the tavern thing. Your blowing the whole Man code thing.
Are you crazy?? [:0]
Turn in your Man card. Now. [:(!]
Now I put a stainless soup pot filled with water & a pinch of some herb. Rosemary, cinnamon, yerba Buena, lavender, lemon rinds; makes the joint smell good & keeps it about 20% humditty.
Stoneware, if it is marked safe for microwave, should be good to go.
As far as "straightening" a CAST IRON kettle- in case no one told you, CAST IRON is not malleable. It is iron, not steel, and it is brittle. You can grind it, but you cannot bend it. Think of it as really dark glass.
The OP states his problem to be lack of surface contact. Adding a blob of weld, legs, or whatever is going to COMPLETELY end surface contact.
Angle grinder and good carpenter's square might be the answer.
Hmmm, I would also try to grind down the pot a little if it is thick. Probably just a little warped and can be flattened down again. Either that or try to peen the center of the pot, as to concave it in and the edges out. That would be my first thought. Oakie
Smart * comment number one. Just put some water in a tupperware container and stick it on top of the wood stove.[:D]
Hmmm, I would also try to grind down the pot a little if it is thick. Probably just a little warped and can be flattened down again. Either that or try to peen the center of the pot, as to concave it in and the edges out. That would be my first thought. Oakie
You might be on to something Oakie; he could also run a hose to a lawn sprinkler and spray the stove. That would put lots of moisture into the air.
You guys are slipping. [:D]
What took so long for the smart a** comments??
You guys are slipping. [:D]
Hey, it's the holiday season now! Good will to fellow man, right?[:D]
The Stoneware kettle apparently didn't like the woodstove, it blew up, throwing shrapnel around the room. (Good thing I was prepared for that, and had my German Military flak jkt on.)
The tupperware, promptly melted.
(Maybe if I spot weld some beads on the bottom of it?) Yes. I'll try that, and get back to you.
The garden hose with the sprinkler on it, is indeed creating a lot of steam.
It is kind of annoying, when it sweeps my way, but I'm trying to get used to it.
Keep the helpful comments coming boys. [:D]
Now, go buy anther one, or just use a cooking pot or cheap tea kettle. You can find either one at yard sales for a couple bucks usually.
Peace
Dan
Just set up a drip irrigation nozzle over the wood stove. It'd be much better than the sprinkler. I'm sure your wife won't mind the hose in the living room.[:)]
Yes, yes, a drip irrigation system. Now were talking. I can run the line from my upstairs hydroponic system. (Um, er, never mind.) I don't know what your talking about. What is this "drip irrigation," you speak of??
The joy of not being married, means I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. [:D]
I'm currently building a replica of Devils Tower, out of mud, and shrubbery from around the house, in my living room.
I've got this image, I just can't get out of my mind. Strange.
Have any of you guys noticed any strange lights in the sky??
The indoor sprinkler, is helping with the realism though.
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
Just set up a drip irrigation nozzle over the wood stove. It'd be much better than the sprinkler. I'm sure your wife won't mind the hose in the living room.[:)]
Yes, yes, a drip irrigation system. Now were talking. I can run the line from my upstairs hydroponic system. (Um, er, never mind.) I don't know what your talking about. What is this "drip irrigation," you speak of??
The joy of not being married, means I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. [:D]
I'm currently building a replica of Devils Tower, out of mud, and shrubbery from around the house, in my living room.
I've got this image, I just can't get out of my mind. Strange.
Have any of you guys noticed any strange lights in the sky??
The indoor sprinkler, is helping with the realism though.
Just What are you Growing Upstairs........
quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
Just set up a drip irrigation nozzle over the wood stove. It'd be much better than the sprinkler. I'm sure your wife won't mind the hose in the living room.[:)]
Yes, yes, a drip irrigation system. Now were talking. I can run the line from my upstairs hydroponic system. (Um, er, never mind.) I don't know what your talking about. What is this "drip irrigation," you speak of??
The joy of not being married, means I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. [:D]
I'm currently building a replica of Devils Tower, out of mud, and shrubbery from around the house, in my living room.
I've got this image, I just can't get out of my mind. Strange.
Have any of you guys noticed any strange lights in the sky??
The indoor sprinkler, is helping with the realism though.
Just What are you Growing Upstairs........
Nothing to see here, move along now. Slip of the tongue.
(But) if I were to be "growing something upstairs," it would strictly be for medicinal use only, and only if prescribed to my by my Doctor.
Doctor Feelgood. [:D]
What about those lights?? Any one else out there seeing them??
Peace
Dan
My wife says NO, She knows.
Jerry. I'm sorry your Wife keeps saying "No." Hang in there Brother.
You don't even hafta get out of the recliner to do it.
Get a Supersoaker. When the air starts feeling dry, spritz the stove a few times.
You don't even hafta get out of the recliner to do it.
This place is a plethora of useful information, tips, and advice. Thank you.
No, really, Thank you.
I'm all choked up with the helpfulness of this place. [:0]
Get a Supersoaker. When the air starts feeling dry, spritz the stove a few times.
You don't even hafta get out of the recliner to do it.
This is pretty damn funny. I can even see some of us doing this. Remote in one hand, Supersoaker in the other.
Okay, I beat on the cast iron kettle till it broke.
Well, see? There's yer problem.
Shoulda just drilled a small hole in it.
can't wait till you start a project in the bathroom
Who told you about my "Bathroom Project??"