On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:15:27 -0800 (PST), rashid111
wrote:

Folx,

been looking long & hard for a pre-fab. At this point, thinking about
welding it up myself.
Will order pre-cut sheets of 3/16" mild hot rolled steel from
onlinemetals or a similar joint.

What is that black heat resistant exterior (paint?) they use on
commercial
stoves ? Can one apply it at a home shop ? Since it is for a russian-
style sauna, it might get occasional drop of water here and there.

http://www.stovepaint.com/
http://www.rutland.com/productinfo.php?product_id=49

I've used both and can't tell the difference. It wouldn't surprise me
if Dampney makes Rutland's paint for them. If the stove is in a damp
location, rusting while it's cold will be a bigger problem than
splashing water.

And check your local steel distributors -- you should be able to do
better on price than the online metals places.

--
Ned Simmons