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    VC Dauntless FlexBurn Fire starting and maintining

    Hey VC owner! I decided to quit complaining about the stove I bought and decided to do a ton of research and worki hard to understand this stove and I believe I have finally nailed it for myself. I thought I would share what I have learned and how to get the most out of your VC Dauntless...
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    New Heritage needs tips

    We’ve been burning wood for 40 years in an old Tmberline. Great stove but was ready to try the efficient soapstone. Man is this different! I’m not used to restricted air flow or needing to open the door to get fire hot enough. It seems when I add wood sometimes the fire cools off and I need to...