"Jon Grimm" wrote in message
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My dad used to produce woodstoves. he original model used 1/4" plate, and
the later one used 5/16".

I did see a lot of warping on the 1/4" plate ones when pushed a bit.


Hmm - maybe I should go thicker than 3/16. Would the 5/16 be more
appropriate - I don't seem to recall store bought stoves being that heavy?

Laurie Forbes