How to Install a Propane-Fueled Stove - This Old House

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to upgrade from an electric range to cooking with gas. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Install a Propane-Fueled Stove:
propane tank [], professionally installed
gas range []
cardboard sheets [], used to protect floor
3/4-inch-diameter black steel pipe [] and assorted fittings []
machine oil [], for lubricating diestock when threading pipe
gas pipe joint compound [], for sealing threaded pipe connections
pipe hangers [], used to secure pipe to floor joists in basement
rust-preventative spray paint [], for painting outdoor pipe sections
anti-tip bracket [], used to prevent stove from tipping forward (typically comes with new range)
appliance dolly [], used to move out old electric range, and move in new gas range
Tools for How to Install a Propane-Fueled Stove:
tape measure []
cordless drill [], used to bore holes in floor and walls for running gas pipe
1/4-inch-diameter extended length twist-drill bit [], used to drill pilot holes in walls and floors
1-inch-diameter extended length spade bit [], for enlarging pilot holes for installation of gas pipe
pipe wrenches [], two required to tighten elbows, tees and other threaded fittings onto black steel pipe
power drive [] and steel pipe cutter [] with 3/4-inch die stock [], used to cut pipe to length and for threading pipe ends
pipe reamer [], for deburring fresh-cut pipe ends
adjustable wrench [], for connecting copper tubing to black steel pipe and to propane tank
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