Nice having a shop...though its a wreck at this moment. I need to take an evening and clean it up...which I'm not terrible about. Wish I had a similar building at work where i can easily work on the equipment. That 2040 has been good to us, though I wish it were bigger, had a cab (esp. trying to clear snow on the driveway) and 4WD sometimes. But if I need it I can always take home the big tractor from work...came in real handy last winter.
As for the stove, its great. But I found out last week that it really struggles when it's in the 20s and the wind is blowing 30-40. Shop needs a some TLC in the form of a little insulation and sealing up drafty spots. With no wind, it can keep up though. With the shop so big and no insulation, I don't cut it any slack. I had my dad build it after I saw my old stove glowing when I turned the lights off. It's a rolled 4x8 sheet of 3/8ths, 3/8th's stainless up front, 3 foot section of 3/8th's stainless pipe and the back plate is 1/2". 30" wide, 4 foot deep. Used an old 55 gallon drum stand to put it on as well. Can throw a helluva stick in it. It's affectionately known among a few friends as The Body Burner....
Fortunately most of my work spaces aren't near it. But the thought has certainly crossed my mind. It certainly wouldn't be fun.
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