Amish craftmanship

[monkeyboy]

Do they really make the best (fake) fireplaces?

just curious

 

[okeydokey]

Not sure, but I did read that the "free" heaters they advertise are a scam.

 

[C.Ann]

The majority (if not all) of the companies out there that claim that these fireplaces/heaters are made by the Amish are scams.. They are simply exploiting the term "Amish" for the sake of profits - since most people are aware of the excellent craftmanship and work ethics that the Amish work so hard to maintain.. Some have even gone so far as to have men "dress up" as though they are Amish in order to sell these things.. And - since the Amish don't believe in suing people, these places get away with it..

 

[Mrs. Charming]

I don't know about those fake fireplaces that looks shady and most likely aren't made by Amish people. If you need a house built, yes! Definitely go Amish. Their crafstmanship is great.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Do they really make the best (fake) fireplaces?

just curious

I don't think you could go wrong!

He's got the hat, the hammer and even a ladder back there. True signs of a quality faux ventless fireplace.

 

[C.Ann]

I don't think you could go wrong!

He's got the hat, the hammer and even a ladder back there. True signs of a quality faux ventless fireplace.

Hmmm.. Just checked my research book and only one small group of Amish allow a shirt pocket - and none allow short sleeves..

Oh - his hat is wrong too..

 

[Buckalew11]

Hmmm.. Just checked my research book and only one small group of Amish allow a shirt pocket - and none allow short sleeves..

Oh - his hat is wrong too..

I was going to say that he doesn't look Amish to me!

 

[C.Ann]

I was going to say that he doesn't look Amish to me!

Also, his beard is not nearly long enough, it has clearly been neatly trimmed - a big "no - no".. Judging from his age, it should be at least down to the middle of his chest and as straggly as all get out..

 

[dolphinrescuegirl]

The Amish also don't allow people to take pictures of them. It is a sign of vanity which is a big sin.

 

[SandrA9810]

When I was in Indiana, we drove past an Amish community. We saw one guy in a horse buggy, and man that beard was long.
We also passed an Amish one room school. All the kids were outside playing, of course they stopped and watched us go by. We were with my aunt's retirement group, on our way to a luncheon, so there were about a dozen seniors all waving, ooooing and ahhhing at it.

 

[C.Ann]

The Amish also don't allow people to take pictures of them. It is a sign of vanity which is a big sin.

LOL - the most obvious of all - and I can't believe I didn't add that to my list of reasons why the people in that photo were imposters.. Guess I better beef up my coffee intake..

 

[ginna74]

oh my goodness..... this thread should be closed!!!!! oh my goodness.....

 

[scrapquitler]

Hmmm.. Just checked my research book and only one small group of Amish allow a shirt pocket - and none allow short sleeves..

Oh - his hat is wrong too..

And they wouldn't post for a photo, either.

As I understand it, the only "Amish" part of these fireplaces is that Amish people make the wood cabinet that surrounds it. The Amish ARE in fact known for the beautiful woodworking that many of them do.
http://www.discoverfireplacedesigns.com/

 

[Pembo]

Not sure about fireplaces but they do make good food! We live 1.5 hrs from Amish country and they have some great restaurants...Oh and their horses make good manure. I can drive about 35 mins for that.

 

[monkeyboy]

Not sure about fireplaces but they do make good food! We live 1.5 hrs from Amish country and they have some great restaurants...Oh and their horses make good manure. I can drive about 35 mins for that.

Drive for which? restaurants or manure?

 

[Mimi1965]

Not sure about fireplaces but they do make good food! We live 1.5 hrs from Amish country and they have some great restaurants...Oh and their horses make good manure. I can drive about 35 mins for that.

But are the Amish really noted for ANY special acomplishments?



Except being the leader in Puppy Mills?

 

[Pembo]

But are the Amish really noted for ANY special acomplishments?



Except being the leader in Puppy Mills?

I have no idea if they have any special accomplishments. I can tell you that bathing is not one of their accomplishments.

Monkeyboy - I'll drive 1.5 hrs for food.

As for the manure, it's easy to find as you fly down the county road. The horses like to leave a trail.

 

[Chim Chiminy]

I would consider quilting to be an accomplishment. The women make beautiful quilts.

We are having our floors done this next week by an Amish gentleman.....

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Okay Amish don't use electricity so why would they make a fireplace that uses electricity? Wouldn't they have to test it to make sure it works but if they don't have electricity how is that possible.

Another thing since they don't use electricity how in the world would they have the knowledge on how to hook up the fireplace to make it work.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Okay Amish don't use electricity so why would they make a fireplace that uses electricity? Wouldn't they have to test it to make sure it works but if they don't have electricity how is that possible.

Another thing since they don't use electricity how in the world would they have the knowledge on how to hook up the fireplace to make it work.

A sect called the New Order Amish do use electricity and some other modern conveniences, however, they only make the wood frame of the ventless fireplace.