probably just stove paint burning off....smoke coming from support box

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couple more pics after sweeping out the sawdust

i triple checked while i was up there, in last pic its a knot thats making a shadow that appears like it charred some. its not char.
 

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Yes it is a bit sloppy. There should be no sawdust in there at all. I can see some right against the inner pipe insulation. Maybe that is the source of your smoke? Be sure to vacuum it all out.
 
yes i believe it could have been the culprit. all vacuumed out now. thanks for your assistance.
 
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