Two Dog Stove Came In (UPDATED)

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Part II: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1223620-Two-Dog-Stove-Came-In/page2

Got it in yesterday, just getting around to take photos. Stove is 11x11x18.

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Side view. This stove comes with a side shelf, but I don't have it on there, as I won't be using it:

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Front view:

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Door opened. Fiberglass gasket, and screen welded over the vent holes:

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Inside. They welded a baffle over the exhaust hole, to retain more heat, and aid in cooking. Also steel bar reinforced:

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My hand on it, for a feeling of size. Remember, my cabin is just 8x12, with insulated walls. Not gonna take much:

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Bottom. Legs slide right in the slots:

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Very nice little stove. Am very happy with it, and look forward to using it. Should give me many years of use.
 
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Nice. Put a few inches of sand or kitty litter in the bottom before you use it; it will last years longer. A thick insulator such as brick should go underneath, and position it away from the wall. Those stoves can get really hot.
 
That's a cute-looking little fella! What kind of weight are we talking about here (how thick is much of the critical steel) and are there provisions for insulative sand in the bottom and/or fire brick lining so's the whole thing won't warp out of sight nor 'burn-through' in 4-5 years?
The Amish in Ohio (at least the one custom-made mini-stove of theirs that I have enjoyed at my hunt camp over the past 20 years) are quite inventive in economically and efficiently converting used cylindrical hot-dip galvanized pressurized household water tanks into cabin-ready wood stoves. And they can be durably transported and the cylindrical shape plus the sand bottom ensures they don't easily 'shift' in shape nor 'burn through' like the sheet metal moose camp and ice-fishing hut 'tin can cheapies' that feature in every hunting catalogue.
 
I'd think the top burned through. Is the bottom more of a corrosion/moisture when it cools issue? Burning stuff produces a lot of water....

Bottom line, it looks great! will the paint burn off?
 
Alberta Ed said:
Nice. Put a few inches of sand or kitty litter in the bottom before you use it; it will last years longer. A thick insulator such as brick should go underneath, and position it away from the wall. Those stoves can get really hot.
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The owner/builder of the site, recommended not doing that actually. He's been building these for 30 years. Here's the guarantee:

LIFETIME GUARANTEE AGAINST BURN OUT: This means that your stove is guaranteed to not burn out--meaning the bottom will not burn through from hot fires or steady use. This is very important! Poorly made stoves (due to design or material choices) can literally have their bottom surface of the firebox burn out, or burn through. This is bad, and I guarantee you'll never have that problem with a Four Dog Stove. I build these stoves to last a lifetime and stand behind my work.

300Six said:
That's a cute-looking little fella! What kind of weight are we talking about here (how thick is much of the critical steel) and are there provisions for insulative sand in the bottom and/or fire brick lining so's the whole thing won't warp out of sight nor 'burn-through' in 4-5 years?
The Amish in Ohio (at least the one custom-made mini-stove of theirs that I have enjoyed at my hunt camp over the past 20 years) are quite inventive in economically and efficiently converting used cylindrical hot-dip galvanized pressurized household water tanks into cabin-ready wood stoves. And they can be durably transported and the cylindrical shape plus the sand bottom ensures they don't easily 'shift' in shape nor 'burn through' like the sheet metal moose camp and ice-fishing hut 'tin can cheapies' that feature in every hunting catalogue.
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Thanks man. It weighs around 40lbs. 13 gauge on the shell, 10 gauge on the door.

swonut said:
I'd think the top burned through. Is the bottom more of a corrosion/moisture when it cools issue? Burning stuff produces a lot of water....

Bottom line, it looks great! will the paint burn off?
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It won't burn through. Also, take into consideration how small my micro cabin is, haha. I could burn twigs in it and keep it warm. It has heat paint, and you're supposed to do a burn outside first, to cure the paint.

By the way, like I said, he's been making these for nearly 30 years, and has never had anyone that had a burned out bottom.

Here's a few videos:

[video=youtube;TZ0E8ln7sig]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ0E8ln7sig[/video]

[video=youtube;2yYPz2xuyHc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yYPz2xuyHc[/video]
 
I have a two dog also along with a three dog. Both rock!!! I use them all winter long. The two dog even fits in my 6 person Kifaru tipi and works great. I've got many hours on both stoves and no sand in the bottom and no problems. I've owned a number of stoves over the years and Don's stoves are one of the best! Enjoy and use with confidence!
 
After reading up on these they just made the list. I have a 16x20 outbuilding that this will work nicely with.
 
Quirt said:
I have a two dog also along with a three dog. Both rock!!! I use them all winter long. The two dog even fits in my 6 person Kifaru tipi and works great. I've got many hours on both stoves and no sand in the bottom and no problems. I've owned a number of stoves over the years and Don's stoves are one of the best! Enjoy and use with confidence!
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Awesome to hear man. I have read nothing but good about them. :thumbup:

RWT said:
After reading up on these they just made the list. I have a 16x20 outbuilding that this will work nicely with.
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Nice little stove man. I can't wait to use it.
 
What a wonderful looking stove

Could use these in the old stone buildings here, for the cold wet winters
 
neeman said:
What a wonderful looking stove

Could use these in the old stone buildings here, for the cold wet winters
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Thanks man. Not only do I look forward to using it, I look forward to taking some photos of the cabin in the snow, with smoke coming out of the chimney, haha.
 
You're gonna love that stove; lots of control with the gasket, baffle, and no sparks poppin out of the vent. When your girl comes to the cabin just add an extra chunk of wood and open the vent a bit, She'll be sheddin layers in no time.:D
 
mewolf1 said:
When your girl comes to the cabin just add an extra chunk of wood and open the vent a bit, She'll be sheddin layers in no time.:D
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I don't need no stinkin' stove for that, haha. ;)
 
Woods Walker said:
A baffle plate really cuts down on sparks big time. Looks like it take a 5 inch pipe?
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5" pipe, yes it does. The cabin has a 6", but the previous owner left a 6 to 5 adapter. He also left a cast iron damper in the shed. One less thing to buy. I just need to get it there, do the initial burn outside, set it in the hole, and measure for the pipe.
 
mewolf1 said:
I'd be firing it up NOW and figuring out it's peccadilloes.:cool:
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My brother and I are gonna do an overnighter Saturday night. Gonna take it for the initial burn. Who knows, maybe we'll go to town for some pipe, and install it. We'll see.
 
thanks for the review, warrior! can't wait to see those snow pics with the smoke coming out of the chimney :)
 
JV3 said:
thanks for the review, warrior! can't wait to see those snow pics with the smoke coming out of the chimney :)
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Man, you and me both. We just returned from the cabin. I was able to do the initial burn outside to cure the paint, but the dang farm home store was closed today, as it's Sunday, so wasn't able to get the pipe for it. Will post a few photos sometime later, or maybe tomorrow.
 
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