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Chilly - I'm thinking about that option more and more. I have to grab some pricing on 3/16" and 1/4" steel plate and see what it works out to cost-wise. There are some pretty interesting DIY stove plans online.
Hey Curtis, I can't help with wood stove experience other than the one I have in my outside shop. I am curious though what the attraction is for an ice shanty/shack. Other than the aroma and the aesthetic qualities (who doesn't like a good fire?) I can't think of any upsides.
Oh man, a wood stove is a much dried heat than propane which introduces a ton of moisture. My buddy has a wood stove in his hardside and it's great. We always make a fire in advance of the next trip so that when we show up all you have to do is throw in a match while we drill holes outside. It gets hotter quicker and stays dryer then any propane heater. You can burn paper trash in it to get rid of it and also has the benefit of covering up the smell of any funny cigars that you may like to smoke....