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Post by human on Dec 6, 2015 14:49:52 GMT -6
So I replaced my stove a couple of weeks ago with one that was much newer, nicer, and free. After I wrestled it into place, I discovered it was sitting an inch below the level of the counter. It was wedged in so tight, I couldn't move it, so I decided to leave well enough alone. But then, I got a little inspiration. I have a 2.5-ton trolley jack in the tool shed that will easily lift up the Aurora so I thought why not try it on the stove. My idea was to remove the drawer, lift the stove to the approximate level I needed it to be and run the little feet out. The jack worked great. I put a board between it and the bottom of the stove to distribute the force and it lifted right up to where I needed it. Unfortunately, I found out why the feet were screwed all the way in. The nuts into which they screw are rusted to the point that they won't support the stove's weight. I gave up for today but I'm not defeated. I think I'm going to look for some lumber the right thickness, jack it up again and slide the boards underneath.
Daily Driver: 2011 Impala LT Weekend Toy: 1995 Aurora
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Post by scottydl on Dec 20, 2015 10:42:21 GMT -6
Yep, a couple of 2x4 blocks should serve you nicely, once you have it lifted to the correct height. That's what I (and pretty much all other) RV owners use to hold up our motorhomes and trailers that weight anywhere from a few thousand pounds to tens of thousands. So your oven ought to do just find on some wood blocks.
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Post by human on Feb 10, 2016 14:54:46 GMT -6
That's what I did. My sister and brother-in-law were remodeling their kitchen and I found some perfect wood blocks in the scrap bin. The stove is now up exactly where it's supposed to be. We had a Winnebago when I was a kid and I remember well the ritual of leveling it up with wood blocks when we'd get to the campground.
Daily Driver: 2011 Impala LT Weekend Toy: 1995 Aurora
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