To enable the sheet steel to bend evenly you.
Diy sheet metal stove.
Sheet metal perhaps the simplest heat shield is made of 28 gauge sheet metal that covers all parts of the wall that are less than 36 inches from the wood stove.
Woodburning stove from sheet steel step 1.
Cut a 28 gauge piece of sheet metal to a minimum of 36 by 48 inches using shears.
These measurements may vary.
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These shields are constructed with a sheet of 24 gauge or thicker sheet metal or 1 2 or thicker cement board with 1 of air space behind the shield and around the perimeter to allow free air flow.
By far the most effective heat shields are the air cooled type.
Dwarf stove with currogated metal shield.
Drill a 3 8 inch.
Work gloves are important this involves lots of sniping of sheet metal.
The basic principle is to burn wood hot and fast which is more efficient.
So i designed my stove on google sketchup.
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So you insulate the fire and direct the heat to where it s needed the pan.
It s an easy do it yourself buil.
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Ok so actually starting making here.