You asked Coaly..but here's my .02 anyways.
I made my baffle so that it would extend further to the front - so that - if I catch your question right - it extends under the low part of the stove creating a smaller area for smoke and flame to travel up and around.
I know some folks made their baffle so that it did not extend to the lower section. I thought it better to keep the smoke and fire in the stove longer and make more heat. If I totally missed your question than sorry!
I've since sold the Baby Bear - didn't like the fluttering etc it would exhibit.
I made my baffle so that it would extend further to the front - so that - if I catch your question right - it extends under the low part of the stove creating a smaller area for smoke and flame to travel up and around.
I know some folks made their baffle so that it did not extend to the lower section. I thought it better to keep the smoke and fire in the stove longer and make more heat. If I totally missed your question than sorry!
I've since sold the Baby Bear - didn't like the fluttering etc it would exhibit.