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Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:19 pm
by realityguy
Personally..I think you are just putting up a
smokescreen...or just blowing smoke up someone's behind..
You wood stove junkies are all alike..

Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:40 pm
by DarenN
zelph wrote:Daren, do you have stoves on the shelf ready to ship?
Connie, have you been using yours lately while out and about/ Have you tried top lighting a batch as of yet?
This weekend I'll be testing the MK-1 original with batch loads that are top lighted. I'm hooked on the process, got to try all kinds of stoves to see the results. Call me addicted!!!!

i haven't gotten to building any UL's yet.
i was kinda hoping to hear back from Connie on the issue of durability of the light material.
i have had no trouble at batch boiling with the MK-1, bottom lit.
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:57 pm
by zelph
Connie!!!!! send me your MK1-UL so I can test it....see if I can burn it up/melt it
It should only cost a couple of bucks, send me a pm with your mailing address and I'll send you a prepaid mailing label.
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:25 am
by ConnieD
zelph, that is so not happening.
The MK1-UL wood stove is a "keeper".
darenN, I have not been able to "burn it up" with normal use.
It burns hot, as it is.
Why "fix" something that already works fine?
I went out to Portland, OR and back to Great Falls, MT by H90 to H12 dropping into Helena, MT from MacDonald Pass (over 6,000'). I think the roadsign may have said 5% grade, trucks 25 mph recommended. The road and the view was impressive. Helena, MT appears to be surrounded by mountains. I went up H15 padt Gates of the Mountains recreation area.
There were fishing access signs all over the Montana portion of the route. I think, I didn't miss any.
I liked the area going out MT 200 to Missoula and on to Portland, OR, where the sign said Ovander, MT 11 miles and up past there for some distance.
I recommend those routes, I mentioned, for driving and for stopping for a nice trout.
My Old Town Loon 138 got stopped twice for "inspections" but it never got in the water to have invasive species weeds get stuck on it. I wash it, thoroughly, with West Marine Hardware "Boat Wash" when I pull it out of the water.
Why use a boat, when the fish jump right in the pan?
The MK1-UL doesn't need any "improvement".
Okay, the bends at the corners could slide easier. Got a sheet metal bender at the shop? This one appears hammered.
That is ALL the "criticism" I have got!
I did purchase a package of fillet of mignon steak, the edge wrapped with a slice of bacon.
I will let you know, if it tastes good.
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:58 am
by ConnieD
I read my post, and I forgot to mention the Columbia River Scenic Area.
There were wind surfers on the river for about a hundred miles.
Maybe there was an event?
The shoreline sand, shoreline gravel, shoreline rocks or shoreline dirt or any combination are ideal for the MK1-UL.
I didn't stop over to the Washington State side to put the boat in (conservation permit required) to look around the islands at the bird sanctuary there.
I also didn't go to the Swan River, I planned. Turn left, off H200 once back in Montana.
Another time.
<sigh>
My "stove memories" are closely tied to "place memories" and "food memories".
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:25 pm
by zelph
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:28 pm
by Ridgerunner
The MK1-UL doesn't need any "improvement".
How well does it simmer?

Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:25 pm
by realityguy
How well does it simmer?

I imagine it simmers great... if you raise the pot 6" above the stove or wait until it's about to go out..

..like all wood stoves...Daren..you working on a simmer ring attachment yet?

Do you use a 2-pinecone-simmer..or a 4-pinecone-simmer?
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:31 pm
by DarenN
Connie;
i'm glad you like the MK1-UL. the corners are bent with a machine called a "bar folder". it bends with sets of narrow fingers. this is what causes the little bumps in the edge of the lighter material. nothing i can really do about it unless i spend a bunch of extra time. more time = more cost.
i made a couple original MK1's this morning, then worked all day. so i guess i must be getting better, even though i'm a bit stiff and sore right now.
Re: MK1-UL
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:46 am
by ConnieD
I remember using a piece of metal with the right edge for folding sheet metal.
I also had a "little" machine that folder sheet metal: it looked somewhat like a 3-hole paper punch, for size.
I am on-the-road with an Alltel "loaner" USB, loaned by Alltel I am considering purchasing for on-the-road use.
I looked at the top-lighting thread. I will have to try it, I guess.