cathedral box temperature safety

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    How hot should the cathedral box get above the woodstove?

    I have installed a cathedral box on a cabin I recently purchased. The original owner had a somewhat home made set up. Everything is as it should be now, but the bottom of the box is about 32 inches from the top of the stove. The front and sides of the box get pretty warm. You can rest your hand...