[Spridgets] Heating the LBC workshop

[cmanuel at wi.rr.com]

We had one years ago and although it works, it is not long lasting.  We had a run in after a year or so with a seam that split and only appeared after stoking it up.  It was a mess.

Chris


---- Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote: 
> Charlie,
>          I've had experience with several wood stoves. The barrel 
> ones are good.
> 
>          HOWEVER.... I would be more than VERY reluctant to use one 
> anywhere near a car workshop.
>          There are just too many fumes crawling around the floor. I 
> would not endorse any kind of open flame, in fact.
> 
>          But then, I'm cautious.
> 
>          But then I've also lost everything to fire.  Devastating.
> 
> Peter C.
> =========
> 
> 
> At 07:21 PM 12/18/2007, Charlie Shelden wrote:
> 
> >Hey has anyone out there in the cold climates used one of the 55gal barrel
> >stove kits?  I have an abundance of firewood and have been using a small
> >propane IR type heater for my 24x30 workspace.  Tractor Supply had the kit for
> >19.00 less the barrel and pipe so I bought it.  Any experiances? Good bad?
> >
> >Thought it might help keep the shop warm so I want to go out on these cool
> >nights.
> >
> >Charlie