Dutchwest Vermont Castings 2461 - Used wood stove build and restoration
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Buying a used woodstove can save a bundle.... Way more than switching your car insurance....
This is a restoration video of a used Dutchwest 2461 catalyst woodstove. Vermont Castings sells this stove for around $2000 new. The stove in this video was used and purchased within a 2 hour drive for $250. With an additional $75 of materials and parts (stove handle was not included) the stove is complete and installed. It took around 6 total hours to clean, polish, cement and install the stove.
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I have the same stove same modle got it back in 2000when i got married love this stove
Great stoves for sure. We still use ours as primary heat. Getting ready for the season now... just finished stacking wood last week. Thanks for commenting/watching and continue to enjoy your wood heat.
Man! That is one pretty stove. Nice work. Thanks for sharing that piece of art.
It is a pretty stove for sure. We are lucky to enjoy it. Thanks for watching.
i have my brothers stove from the 80s, i use it to heat my house now.. i only use wood to heat my house.. i love my dutchwest stove.. i buy a lot of used old parts for it..and keep it up and running..
We run 99% wood here too. A little electric heat on the occasion. It's definitely the cheapest way to have the best heat. We love our Dutchwest stoves. This is our second one. Thank you for watching.
Got the same stove ( large model ) ....with very few burn hours since I bought it new back in 2000 .
These are such beautiful wood stoves 💖
We are happy to have it at the center of our house! It is nice to look at. Thanks for watching.
@@MTRFAB just started watching your channel ...wow I see you that you not only have a Dutchwest woodstove like mine but own a 85-86 Honda 250-R ...how 😎 is that . Someday I would love to find 86 Honda 250-R in nice shape & great running condition but know it would not come cheap lol
I even would like to get the air cooled 84 Honda 250-R trike...sure it has less power but never the less still a 😎 machine
@@faronf2006 I'm glad you enjoy them too. I love the old machines. The ATC 250r holds a special place in my heart. Please keep watching. Thanks again!
@@MTRFAB I grew up back in the 80's with all those trikes ...had a Yamaha 225DX but always wanted a racing trike . It would be so cool if we could go back in time and buy a new one right off the dealer floor 😎
A good friend of mine has a Honda 350X like new ...was always kept in his garage & never rode hard . I always bug him to sell it to me but no such luck lol ...still would like a 84 and 86 Honda 250R someday
I feel you. I grew up and had a Honda 185s. My neighbor had a 350x I always wanted... in the early 2000s I got lucky. 3 wheelers were all devalued and I picked up my 250r for $1200. You don't see them for that price anymore...
Looks awesome
Thank you!
I have the same stove. I didn’t know about the stove polish! I’m so excited to clean mine up now!
It really makes a difference. Mine still looks super nice... Even after a full season of running. Thanks for watching.
great video
Thanks for watching!
Nice job. There’s no satisfaction like reviving a piece of cast iron!
Thank you and I agree! It is rewarding! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very nice work! That is an awesome stove. Never seen a converter on a stove like that, pretty good idea.
Thanks for watching. Catalytic wood stoves are awesome. This is our second one. We highly recommend them.
I have the same stove, its stinking when its out,im gonna pop the top and clean it out.thanks for the video, now I know to grab some ropes think its 1/2 inch and some cement
All the rope on mine was still good. Just needed to be reglued in spots.... With that said... I did purchase rope gasket that looked the right size when I got it home... It was 1/4". Not 1/2" . The sizing is funky either way. Please verify. I just want you to be able to get it done without another trip to the store.
I have the exact same stove 2461. Nice job!
Thanks for watching.
@@MTRFAB By the way, my thermometer pulls right out very easily. Is it supposed to be that way? My manual doesn't give any instructions on it.
Yes. It just drops in and sits there. Very easy in and out. It's important to remove it first before removing the top as it sticks through the "hat" that covers the catalyst. It's will tear the hat unless you lift the top straight up.
@@MTRFAB Thanks
Can you show how to put the probe in the top of that stove? Thank you!
Thank you for the video. I have been searching for it seems forever trying to find any how to videos on this type of stove. I have had the 2460 model for about 15 years that I bought used. I have had to replace back grate once and the catalytic combustor and refractory. I'm not sure how, but at some point last season, my damper stopped working. When I took the top off to investigate the problem, I noticed the damper was split in two and the inner top is cracked. By chance do you know how to change the inner top? Your video already had it in place when it started.
It's been a few years since the refurb. I don't recall how that went together. As you mentioned it was already together and looked good to use so I didn't knock it down further. I suppose maybe the parts breakdown diagram in the manual may help you determine how it goes together??? I haven't seen my manual for a bit but I believe last I looked it could be found on the net too. Might be worth getting yourself a copy? I wish you luck with the stove, they are wonderful. I hope you get it set up again. Thanks you for watching and commenting.
I have the same problem on a 2461. My inner top is cracked and I need help on replacing it. I can find the part to buy, but would love to have some instruction on the repair. Help!
A family friend gave us a Dutchwest 2462 which is very similar to this model and we used it for a whole winter without knowing anything about how to manage it. I didn't even know it had a catalytic system in the top! But thanks to you, I understand exactly how to use it and maintain it in future- once I replace the air distributor, combustor and seal which were all trashed! I wonder if we melted the air distributor through our misuse, or by running the stove too hot. ( I was making biochar in a small pot on top of my fires, so I would really get it blasting to bring the materials up to temperature to burn off by pyrolysis). Any ideas?
We enjoy these stoves. The first one we had was the next size down. We over fired that since it wasn't exactly big enough to effectively heat our home. Most of the interior plates got consumed. This model has fared much better as it's sized correctly. This one has been used on the catalyst as primary heat since I made the video. All the bits inside are still good. Luckily, I believe Vermont Castings still sells the bits and pieces. Thanks for commenting and watching. Enjoy your stove.
Great video, thank you. Im still trying to figure out how to remove the damper to service underneath it. What is that gray compound you added in the back? You've shown to check several things i would not have thought of... thanks again.
Thank you for the feedback. The damper can be removed if the top is off. Take a peek at the back side of the damper control. There are a few big washers and a" C" clip. Remove the "C" clip taking care not to allow it to fall down into the back of the stove. Placing a rag over the hole might be a good idea. You need a small Allen key to get the brass handle off. Then all I can say is.... move stuff around a bit. It's hard to explain but you will figure out how it comes apart. It's a little tricky but once apart it went back together a few days later for me with no issues. The gray stuff was stove cement. It can be purchased at your local hardware store, depot or lowes. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Great video! I really like these and plan to buy a used one but don't have a lot of help to move it. I read they are about 400+ lbs. How much does it come apart? Do you think one guy with a dolly, cart, jack, straps, pallet, etc. could get it moved?
Thank you for watching and commenting. My lady and I moved it.... I knocked it down to the pieces seen in the video. The shell was super heavy still (250+ lbs ). Definitely couldn't have done it alone... I have a few stairs to climb though. I would def say it will be a struggle by yourself unless you are an absolute beast. Getting it out of the truck and upstairs was the challenge for us. I wish you luck. I suggest a helping hand... It will be worth it. The stove is amazing. Thanks again for watching.
I just bought a Dutchwest 2478 for $550. So far all I can see it needs is the lower refractor which is $300. What else should I go ahead and replace since I'm going to tear into this thing? I know nothing of these style stoves other than from UA-cam and that I now, as of this morning own one..
I would just look at the gasketing myself... Mine definitely needed to be redone. Maybe pop the catalyst out and check on that. If the catalyst is plugged the stove won't run well. Good luck with your new purchase. We love our stove. Thank you for watching.
I have a FA264CCL Consolidated Dutchwest Wood stove. The rear firebox plate is damaged where the plates hang. The replacement part is available and I’m wondering if it’s worth taking on that job? You look like you’ve had some experience taking apart airtight stoves.
Tom, Williamsburg, MA
I do enjoy these stoves! I've never knocked down a FA264CCL myself. I did take a peek at the diagram and it does appear to be similarly built to my stove. It appears as if the back may just be removable without knocking the whole box down. Approach at your own speed though as I can't really help you much more than that. Only recommendations... Careful knocking down...Parts are heavy, brittle and awkward at times. Anything that had sealant when you took it apart just needs to be cleaned up and reapplied before reassembly. Stove work is rewarding. If you have basic tools and some patience I don't think it should be bad. Good luck. Enjoy. Thanks for watching.
I have the exact stove. Just back puffed yesterday. With damper shut. Prob have to clean out catalyst.
Otherwise its been great this year. Got up to 1400 f the other day.
How does the catalyst air inlet work? Is it just turning that knob above side door handle??
If the handle is facing down, it is in conventional operation. With the handle turned to the back of the stove flue gasses are redirected through the catalyst. Thank you for watching.
@@MTRFAB I meant the knob.not handle. do you have that knob all the way tightened?or do you loosen it 2 turns?
@@TheMcl77 I do open that knob about a turn and a half to 2 turns. When on catalyst... I close up the rest of the stove.
@@TheMcl77 The other thought I have with your blow back... Just make sure the stove is above 500 deg F. Before you switch over to the catalyst. Try not to feed it wet wood.
@@MTRFAB thanks.
when is catalyst you fully close bottom 2 air inlets?? I usually have them fully open and the knob about 2 turns
How do you clean the Chimney with that Ducthwest stove? Have one in house took over and not sure how to sweep chimney. My pipe goes straight up to roof, no bends.
I hired a local outfit to sweep ours before I installed the stove. Someday I will get a soot vac and brush. Then I'll make you a video for you. Thanks for watching.
Can you run this stove with the front door open? or will to much smoke come out?
I guess you can. I've done it but usually won't open it till it's burned down a bit. Seems too smokey with fresh wood. Def would not run open on catalyst as the draft would be lazy and would probably get smokey fast. Thanks for watching and commenting.
How do you take the lid off? I can’t figure it out. Thanks.
Mine has four small bolts holding the top down. Two at each short end. Pull thermostat straight up and out before trying to lift the top. Lift top straight up when removing. Careful, it's heavy. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is this capable of being setup with a rear instead of top flue?
I believe you can rotate the exit flange to point straight back. I would refer to the manual to double check though. Thanks for commenting.
Does your stove have the grate on the back wall? I have the Dutch West 2462 and my grate that covers the back wall is warped. I’m considering replacing it.
It's not a grate on mine... There is a cast iron insert with no slots of holes in a recessed pocket on the back wall. Thank you for commenting and watching.
Thanks for the reply. Mine isn’t exactly a grate either that’s what the owner’s Manuel calls it. I’m not really sure what it’s function is. I’m guess to help keep the back wall from direct heat so it last.
@@casehunter8376 I agree... I think it's there for protection too... A sacrifice to the heat gods! Lol.
Mine is warped and cracked too. I believe it is a heat shield .
F Mann that’s how mine was too. I ended up ordering a new one on line and replaced it for $100. Easy to put in.
I have a chance to get one of these. Still pleased?
Absolutely. No regrets. 100% recommend! Buy it before you can't. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MTRFAB what's inside? I have a quadrafire currently and trying to restore it. It has firebrick but this doesn't appear to have anything inside other than cast?
No brick inside this stove. All iron... I don't think I would have been able to move it if it had brick... lol . It's heavy for sure.
@@MTRFAB thanks for the info. If nothing else I'm going to use thay polish on my quad when I get it up and running
@@argylejake Polish will make it look new again for sure. I'm looking at mine right now ... Still looks pretty good from last season. Pleased with how that polish held up.