Any one have any experience with a Buck model 74 non cat wood stove?

[afptl]

Any one have any comments on a Buck model 74 non cat wood stove? I think it would fit where I need it to go. I had read somewhere that the newer Buck products are not as great as the older ones. Anyone have a review/experience with the buck model 74 wood stove? does the top get hot enough to cook on if I need to? thanks!

 

[Woody Stover]

Have you checked the stove reviews on the main page, available from the drop-down menu? I think several people here burn the stove...I'm sure they'll also chime in.

 

[pen]

Just type Buck 74 into the title search at the top of the page and you'll find a lot of good reading.

I did it for you, try this link. https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/search_results/f3b90f6bb9d3a1b1c95addeb33d2673b/

pen

 

[begreen]

Buck has made solid products for years and Buck 74 owners seem to really like this product. I've never seen one out here, but wouldn't hesitate getting one, especially if I lived where the shipping costs were low. However, your question about cooking on the top is a good one. I would expect the top to run much cooler that one that didn't have the convection cavity there, especially with the blower going. If that is important the Englander 30NC or a big Osburn would work out better?

 

[weezer4117]

LOVE this stove.. do a search, i have several reviews on the 74. Obviously the top of the stove gets hot but i highly doubt it gets hot enough to cook on. I heat a 2100 sq. ft. single story ranch with this stove no problems.


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