Dutchwest Cast Iron Large 2461

Review: Dutchwest Cast Iron Large 2461

Reviewed February 02, 2010 by otis skinner

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Dutchwest Cast Iron Large 2461
even heat output when catayltic converter engaged some backpuffing when burning very dry thin wood very easy to restart fire in mornings with ash door open great stove hope to able to find parts that wear out

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