The ideal stove for smaller spaces the cast iron potbelly stove is designed to have a really big burning volume compared to its size perfect for burning wood off cuts waste wood etc making it a very economical way to heat your home refueling the stove can be done via the door on the front of the stove the potbelly standard stove benefits from air control to alter burn rate and heat output because of its compact size this stove is ideal for heating houseboats etcif you intend to