Fix or replace multi fuel stove door

kaggi

Two of the bolts holding the glass onto the front of our stove have snapped. Is there a way to fix this, or replace the door as it can't be used now as it won't hold the glass securely.

The only place I can see online for replacement doors are almost as expensive as replacing the full stove.

Owain_Moneysaver

Probably, if you just need a couple of replacement bolts a decent proper ironmonger should be able to find them.

Or a metalworker with a screwcutting lathe could turn some up.

If the manufacturer is still going/identifiable they might send you a couple of bolts if you ask nicely, or at least tell you the thread size.

kaggi

Thanks. This issue is that the bolts have snapped so part of them are in the door still so we can't see how to put new bolts in there.

greyteam1959

I presume the bolts have snapped off & you cant get the broken thread out ??
If so then things get difficult.
If not you should be able to find some bolts somewhere.
Post up your stove make, model & a serial number if you can.
Some nice person will sort it for you.

FreeBear

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Probably, if you just need a couple of replacement bolts a decent proper ironmonger should be able to find them.

Or a metalworker with a screwcutting lathe could turn some up.

Unlikely anyone would want to spend time screw cutting bolts unless they are an extremely unusual design - I wouldn't. The bolts are most likely metric, so an off-the-shelf pack from Halfords, B&Q, or a local ironmonger would do.

The difficulty is in getting the remains of the old bolts out. These will need to be carefully drilled out and the threads cleaned up with a tap. Do NOT use one of those bolt extractor things. When you break one, which you will do, the remains have to be spark eroded out. Very expensive job, that few people can do.

Depending on location, I may be able to help with drilling out the bolts and might even have replacements on the shelf.

Jackmydad

FreeBear's post above is the way to go. I've done it a time or two myself for other people.
The OP certainly doesn't need a new door yet.