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Originally Posted by PastorMikH
Couple of other things to keep in mind...
Don't forget to put some heat resistant material on the wall behind the stove. I used one of those metal mats/shields you put on the floor under the stove for mine, it worked fine.
Did your stove come with a fan kit or was that extra? They aren't hard to install and can help moving air around the stove. We had one on our second stove. With the first one, we just put a cheap metal box fan on top of it to circulate air.
Also, I would recommend that you avoid burning Hedge/Osage orange in the stove. With just one good stick thrown in the fire was enough to turn our stove to a dull cherry red. I'd be afraid to see what a firebox full would do.
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i am gonna get some heat shield type things, one for the wall and one to sit the stove on. i did not get the blower. didnt see the need and if i decide i need it ill order one.
and i know not to burn hedge,osage,sycamore its a great way to burn your house down. but ya gotta admit those lumbers will start a fire like no other.
and ive got a massive supply of downed oak timber and and wood i cut and split last year.
i like your idea with the shop vac. im gonna set it up this weekend. ill let you know how it turns out.