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Posted 10 years ago
VirginiaIron
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Hello All! I am new here and I just wanted to share the joy of my recent purchase.
This stove has two burner lids that measure 7-7/8".
I would appreciate comments if anyone has any history on this stove.
Thank you for reading.
EDIT 01/08/2014: This is a SUN model from the King Stove and Range Co. Sheffield ALA.
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Nice. It almost looks to be the size of a caboose stove.
Wow! I will have to measure it and post the size here.
just right for a bobhouse on the ice ...'-)
Nice little laundry stove.
https://www.google.com/search?q=old+sun+coal+stove+used+by+railroads&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=-UyzUun6OfXJsQS9u4CgDQ&ved=0CEoQsAQ&biw=753&bih=529
You are going to have fun with this one. The company has changed hands umpteen times. Give it a shot, your new joy will be appreciated by all when you find the answer. Start your research with King stove and range or Lizzie Loman. The foundry was named after King when they bought Lizzy out around 1900. It went on from there and this stove is much later. Stoves are fun.
@ Roycroftbooksfromme1: "just right for a bobhouse on the ice ...'-)" I know it seems so portable and can be brought anywhere. With a chimney, I think I can use it outdoors in the fall.
@ JSmed: "Nice little laundry stove." I've heard the term before but I will need to research this concept to see if I can enjoy it this way.
@Roycroftbooksfromme1: Thanks for the search information. I did a quick search earlier, using your link, and it was very interesting, so I need to return to it. Thanks.
@fhrjr2:" You are going to have fun with this one. The company has changed hands umpteen times. Give it a shot, your new joy will be appreciated by all when you find the answer. Start your research with King stove and range or Lizzie Loman. The foundry was named after King when they bought Lizzy out around 1900. It went on from there and this stove is much later. Stoves are fun."
This information is a great start. I am so excited and I hope it will be fun. I will search this shortly. Thanks for your input.
So is this just a potbelly stove with a flat top adapter? The cooking surface seams to bolt to the lower half of what appears to be a base of a typical small pot belly.
Yeh, you got it just a typical pot belly stove. Good find.
Welcome to CW
This style stove was typically called a Laundry stove as mentioned above.
Nice find!
@ fhrjr2: Thanks. I am very excited.
@ AzTom: I did do the research and that is so cool. I think we will enjoy this stove more than initially anticipated. Thanks.
Thank you to all who encouraged me and helped me find this identity to this stove.
I disassembled the stove today and cleaned it and sealed the joints upon assembly. I was installed four 1/4 - 20 and two 8/32 screws that are not correct, so I may change them out later. I blackened the stove and I will fire it up tomorrow and cook some fried chicken outside, I am so excited. During the clean up I found an insignia stamp on the underside of the lids and a US or JS on the inside of the barrel/fire chamber. I found a similar new production stove, Vogelazang Rancher, and I may be able to use there lid lifter, and purchase some lids for spares. I will take a picture tomorrow when I install the pipes and get ready to fire it up-slowly.
I hope you used stove black and not paint. If you used paint the chicken may taste a bit off.
@fhrjr2- I used stove black. I also read about one blackening where the owner mixed oil with the stove black. I will bring it up to temperature before cooking anything and I hope the coating will burn off by then. I thought, since the stove will be used outdoors, that I can coat it with oil and season it the same way we season cast iron cookware.
VirginiaIron, I am also new here-- signed up today for questions about my kitchen range when I saw your picture. I have the very exact stove in my basement in a 1920s house I own in Syracuse NY. When I bought the house, there were 2 burlap bags of coal near it and a coal chute. I recently sold the house but am rehabbing a camp north of Utica NY and had my handman detach the stove (and plug the chimney) so I could take it with me. I would appreciate any information you would be willing to share on this stove or how you brought yours back to life. I haven't given this stove much attention, but know for certain I want to take it with me when I move. Everything about it appears to be in very good shape with the exception of the pipe running to the flue was rusted. Thanks in advance for any info you are willing to share. :)
Hello Donna65-
I have not found any more information on it. I did find a comparable 4 burner stove. VI
I have not found any more information on it. I did find a comparable 4 burner stove, from Vogelzang. I think the only information which might be helpful is the operating instructions.
http://www.efireplacestore.com/
The product manual is here http://www.efireplacestore.com/vgl-sr57e.html
Regards-VI
Doona65- All I did was unscrew each part and cleaned the bolts and mating surfaces with a wire brush and wire wheel. Once these mating surfaces were clean, I reassembled the stove and used furnace cement at every fixed joint. I then had to let the stove/furnace cement cure and fired it up gently. I have used the stove twice so far. Regards -VI
Have a similar stove that I'm trying to learn about, expect my says GEM where yours says SUN
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/120730-small-wood-burning-stove?
Kristopher - DO NOT quote me on this because I am old. I seem to think GEM stoves were a flop and didn't go over well. Most were thrown in a dump as I recall as they were unsafe if left unattended. The joints were so bad sparks and embers would go out into the room and start a fire. I know that sounds pretty bad but it is actually good. How many are left? Research it before you do anything with it.
Just bought what looks like the exact stove for an 1860 tiny horse barn to cabin conversion project. It looks perfect.
Kristopher- Disassemble it and check all your joints. If everything is fine, reassemble using furnace cement in the seams to make an airtight joint. There are restrictions on what can be used in a dwelling or building (Lenny would know more about this) - check your local area for more information. If the joints are not tight you can always use it outdoors in the yard or camping. Your stove is more ornate than mine and it would be a wonderful addition to any outdoor grilling event. In a SHTF scenario you could use it anywhere.
Lenny- Good find. Can you post a photo in show and tell?
Fhrjr2- Just because you are old doesn't mean I'll discount your wisdom. As we age, sometimes we forget more than we originally knew.
I just bought this very same stove a few days ago. I can't wait to get it all taken apart and cleaned up. Some areas have a little more rust than yours, but some none at all. Since this was several years ago, have you enjoyed it? I know it will come in handy in hurricanes and such down here in southern Baldwin Co Alabama. If you are still getting messages from this, please let me know what all you found out. Aside from being a laundry stove, that's all I know. It is a cool find, I think!
Hey, Southerno413- I have enjoyed it a few times, but I have gotten distracted with a few other projects. I need to make a cart to wheel this thing around since I do not want to keep it stored outside in the weather. I have not gained any additional information than what is seen on this site. Keep us posted on your resealing job.
Good deal! Yea, it will be a slow process until the summer is over. I'm not going to worry about a major seal job due to it will be used outdoors. I did, however, find lump coal for sale by the box lol. Might try that, but when I get it ready to season...I'll use wood and charcoal. Thanks for getting back with me.
I'am currently looking at a sun coal burner. 2 burner model. I have no idea what they go for? Can anyone guide me were to find a price range? Thanks here is a pic of one here
Virginiairon, and whoever has a Sun coal stove? I have one now, and I would like to see some pictures of your stove where the handle comes out to shake the coal on lower door. I think my handle is broken and I want to restore it.
Hello to all. This is my first post. I'm looking at one of these Sun laundry heaters that is for sale. Where does it say King Stove and Range Co. Sheffield ALA? I didn't see that anywhere. Only Sun and 2.88. Also, where is the information found about the company changing hands so many times? Thanks!