Woodstock's new stove; some updates

[Woody Stover]

I was hoping this thread could get back to the original intention. I'm surprised the mods haven't close the thread and if the bickering about different type stoves doesn't stop, I hope they do close it. If you want to debate about different stoves and their outputs, please feel free to start your own thread.

Thank You.

Traffic is still way down, and we're not burning yet. If we don't highjack threads and run amok, what are we supposed to be doing? Oh, yeah, we could be getting more wood....
Besides, if not for that, this latest drum-beater would be on page 4 by now.

Hey, there's a new entry in the blog! Dennis, can you keep us updated when there are developments like this?
Can't smoke-bomb the living room; Door won't open much unless the bypass is open.

 

[Machria]

Me thinks they should focus on controlled burn times (I.e. I decide how long the burn goes by adjusting the stove, not the stove and wood!), efficiency (making sure we get all the heat from the wood, not my neighborhood), and keeping the glass clean / having a "cool" view of a "fire".

 

[WoodPorn]

I'd sent Lorin @ Woodstock an email last Thurs. and heard back within a few hours, I've not been chosen, but am on a list for consideration. Hopefully I'll be burning one of those this winter, I'd love to see what it can do against my 300i

 

[BrianK]

Very cool:

Posted by Woodstock Soapstone Co. at 9/04/2013 11:59:00 AM
Under the Hood 3: Andirons- movable, removable, customizable

Our andirons are custom cut from 1/2” plate steel, and mounted on a thick hinged plate. When the loading door is closed, the andirons are locked in place by a security tab on the door.


Your choice of andirons- or you can design your own! A small sample is shown above.
Read more »

 

[Machria]

Very cool:

That's really nice. I wish the PH andirons were removable for cleaning the glass. That is the one thing I hate on the PH, wiping the glass down is a pita since the andirons are so close to the glass and not removable. It's hard to clean in front of them.

 

[Flatbedford]

Same with Fireview. Good thing the glass stays clean for a while.

 

[Machria]

Anyone else notice the Masonry heater they made? WOW!
http://blog.woodstove.com/search/label/Masonry Heater

 

[BrianK]

That's really nice. I wish the andirons were removable for cleaning the glass. That is the one thing I hate on the PH, wiping the glass down is a pita since the andirons are so close to the glass and not removable. It's hard to clean in front of them.

According to the blog entry andirons stay put and can fold forward when the door is opened so they are not in the way of cleaning the glass. They can also be removed and replaced.

The andirons are easily removable and/or replaceable. Just lift the andiron/plate assembly, push it into the 30 degree removal slot, and take it out.

Maybe Woodstock will offer extra themed or seasonal replacement andirons? I just put in a request for a fleur de lis andirons rendering (my daughter's favorite design.)

 

[Backwoods Savage]

It's getting good now! My only concern with the andirons is that no doubt folks will end up setting wood on it while stocking up the stove. So they will have to be strong! Love the designs though and probably will be sending them some more examples.

 

[Oldhippie]

Lorin at Woodstock just said the firebox on this stove is actually larger than the one on the Progress (and they are considering a cook top for this stove too, similar to the Progress). And apparently they have a new water jet cutter (?) for manufacturing the new stove, according to Penny, who gave us the tour when we visited August 8th. So they do seem to be gearing up to ramp up in house production capacity.

Here is a picture of the waterjet cutter so they can manufacture many of the metal parts in house. (my friend Mark in pic)

 

[BrianK]

It's getting good now! My only concern with the andirons is that no doubt folks will end up setting wood on it while stocking up the stove. So they will have to be strong! Love the designs though and probably will be sending them some more examples.

The blog post says

Our andirons are custom cut from 1/2” plate steel

That sounds fairly strong. I'd be more concerned with burning myself on them while lowering them to load the stove and then putting them back in position to close the door. It doesn't look like it would be easy to load the stove without lowering the andirons and moving them every time the stove needs loaded could be ... Interesting.

 

[BrotherBart]

Steel firebox, steel andirons, they are getting close to a steel stove. What God intended all of those trees to be burned in.

 

[Machria]

According to the blog entry andirons stay put and can fold forward when the door is opened so they are not in the way of cleaning the glass. They can also be removed and replaced.

Yes. I was referring to the Progress andirons. Wish they were removable/foldable to clean in front of them.

 

[BrianK]

Yes. I was referring to the Progress andirons. Wish they were removable/foldable to clean in front of them.

D'oh! Ok, thanks.

 

[Machria]

Steel firebox, steel andirons, they are getting close to a steel stove. What God intended all of those trees to be burned in.

NO! Wood is meant to be burned in a steel firebox, surrounded inside and out by Soapstone! Preferable with a secondary burn plate and a CAT in the exhaust path. God was very specific about this.

 

[begreen]

Man, I thought Macaholics were bad.

 

[BrotherBart]

NO! Wood is meant to be burned in a steel firebox, surrounded inside and out by Soapstone! Preferable with a secondary burn plate and a CAT in the exhaust path. God was very specific about this.

I just talked to him. He said he made those rocks for counter tops. And he is perplexed that people burn trees in it. And isn't surprised that they need a cat to burn clean in the stuff.

 

[teutonicking]

That's really nice. I wish the PH andirons were removable for cleaning the glass. That is the one thing I hate on the PH, wiping the glass down is a pita since the andirons are so close to the glass and not removable. It's hard to clean in front of them.

+1

 

[teutonicking]

Steel firebox, steel andirons, they are getting close to a steel stove. What God intended all of those trees to be burned in.

I believe God skipped the stove and went straight to the burning bush.

 

[BrotherBart]

I believe God skipped the stove and went straight to the burning bush.

My vote for post of the year.

 

[Machria]

Lol!

 

[WoodPorn]

Anyone else notice the Masonry heater they made? WOW!
http://blog.woodstove.com/search/label/Masonry Heater

That this is the coolest looking monster I've seen to date!
Are these types of stoves intended for the main living areas or more basement dweller?

 

[Huntindog1]

I believe God skipped the stove and went straight to the burning bush.

You always have to ask permission from Mrs's.

 

[BrianK]

I just put in a request for a fleur de lis andirons rendering (my daughter's favorite design.)

The folks at Woodstock are amazing in their eager response to customer suggestions:

Have a good idea for andirons? Send us your idea (in drawing or image form) and we’ll convert it into a rendering and/or sample cut and post it here!

We'll start adding the suggestions below:


Fleur de lis • Submitted via email by Brian

Woodstock Soapstone Co. Fleur de lis Andiron



Posted by Woodstock Soapstone Co. at 9/04/2013 11:51:00 AM
1 comment:

Woodstock Soapstone Co.September 5, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Below is the first andiron suggestion we received via email.

Dear Woodstock,
I'm following the developments on the new stove closely on the blog. My wife and daughter love the looks of our Fireview, so if I hope to convince them we need to upgrade to your new stove it needs to impress the women in the family.

My 19yo daughter's favorite design since childhood has been the fleur de lis.

I asked her which one she liked and she forwarded the ones attached. Could you possibly do a rendering of andirons with a fleur de lis?

Thanks!

God bless,
Brian

Reply

 

[charly]

The folks at Woodstock are amazing in their eager response to customer suggestions:

Yes, the best way I can describe the folks at Woodstock is they make you feel and treat you like family!