I can offer this. I had one, welds werent the prettiest, not the thickest steel, mine was small so that hurt it too.
For the short time, one season, it held up well and when pushed would make it comfy.
I upgraded because its too much of a hastle to fiddle with it all the time. To boot my biggest complaint are the btu numbers being very inflated in my opinion.
There are some cheaper but good steel stoves to be had. Go for nice firebox size and thicker steel if you do.
Or like me and find them used.
Good luck.
For the short time, one season, it held up well and when pushed would make it comfy.
I upgraded because its too much of a hastle to fiddle with it all the time. To boot my biggest complaint are the btu numbers being very inflated in my opinion.
There are some cheaper but good steel stoves to be had. Go for nice firebox size and thicker steel if you do.
Or like me and find them used.
Good luck.