Unless I built it into a 30 gallon or smaller barrel...I really don't have any use for one at this point in time. But they sure do interest me!!
Under $50 for a wood stove.... personally, I find that pretty intriguing.
I've seen a ton of reviews on them and a bunch of videos on youtube as well. Does anyone here have one or have experience with them?
I do have a few questions that no reviews or vids have been able to answer.
These don't seem to have gaskets on them. It wouldn't be a big deal to go to the stove shop and buy some then cement it on the door. Will this work to prevent smoke from escaping or will it prevent the door from closing?
Is there really an airtight version? If so, what makes it airtight?
The belly of the stove...some say they line it with playground sand, others with fire bricks. If with sand, how do you clean it and NOT scoop out the sand? If with bricks, just...how do you clean it?
Does anyone use a steel grate to hold the logs above the ash area?
Any other thoughts or advice in regard to them?
Thanks!
-Emt1581
Under $50 for a wood stove.... personally, I find that pretty intriguing.
I've seen a ton of reviews on them and a bunch of videos on youtube as well. Does anyone here have one or have experience with them?
I do have a few questions that no reviews or vids have been able to answer.
These don't seem to have gaskets on them. It wouldn't be a big deal to go to the stove shop and buy some then cement it on the door. Will this work to prevent smoke from escaping or will it prevent the door from closing?
Is there really an airtight version? If so, what makes it airtight?
The belly of the stove...some say they line it with playground sand, others with fire bricks. If with sand, how do you clean it and NOT scoop out the sand? If with bricks, just...how do you clean it?
Does anyone use a steel grate to hold the logs above the ash area?
Any other thoughts or advice in regard to them?
Thanks!
-Emt1581