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To start, a monkey missing a thumb could assemble this thing. Great instructions and very well packaged. Awesome storage bag. Super easy to move around. The folding legs keep the bottom of the pit far from the surface. You can put your hand under it at full flame and see there would be no damage to the patio even if it is wood.
Not quite smokeless. I started the fire with some pine scrap lumber and grill fire starters. Flames up QUICK! I was putting 3-4 inch diameter logs on it and they caught immediately. I made the mistake of using wood that was not seasoned well, and the pine also put off some black smoke. The burning performance of the stove is unlike anything I’ve ever had. Burnt everything into a fine ash. Took all of 30 seconds to dump into a bucket and clean. Tonight I will be using only seasoned wood and leaving my patio fans off. The smoke I got was from the trash wood I used, plus my patio fans blowing down on the stove. The flame does go straight up just like they advertised. The heat also goes up and does not radiate too far out, which I personally like. You can sit closer to the fire without melting your soles.
All in all this is a great addition to add to the ambiance of our custom home. Cannot be beaten in price or performance! All in I paid $122; by signing up for an Amazon store card with an $80 gift card incentive and another $20 coupon at checkout. I can honestly state I am very happy with this purchase and look forward to many relaxing evenings on our patio, sipping wine and enjoying a fork cooked hot dog or some marshmallows.