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Big square fireboxes

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012.

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  1. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    Greatest damn invention ever.

    Large splits, small splits, shorts splits. It doesn't matter. The only thing better would be if it didn't have burn tubes to smack into with splits. (yes, I know BK owners, your fireboxes are glorious. I am aware. ;lol)

    I'm at the point of my stacks where I have two cords of short splits. With the square firebox, not an inch goes to waste.
    BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012
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  2. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,928 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Sweet ain't they? My old stove had one too.
    BrotherBart, Dec 31, 2012
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  3. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    Seriously. Everything fits.
    BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012
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  4. jeff_t Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 14, 2008
    2,690 posts
    SE MI
    I'm at the point in my stacks where I don't have too cut many down. I'd be happy with short splits.
    jeff_t, Dec 31, 2012
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  5. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    It actually took me a while to figure out how to best use the firebox. I kept loading the short splits in the center of the stove and would leave a bunch of uneven space.
    BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012
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  6. dorkweed Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 8, 2012
    321 posts
    The 57th State
    This Thread Is Worthless Without Pictures!!!!!!!:p
    dorkweed, Dec 31, 2012
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  7. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,928 posts
    Northern Virginia
    After the first season with the 30 I cut and split every thing one way, 18" extra large. Most popular load is three splits N/S filling the whole firebox. With big trees I make all of the the slabs I can from them. And pack it with three or four standing on edge N/S. Perfect firebox for it.

    If I get in a bind loading and need a custom piece my beloved little electric splitter in the breezeway is ready to bail me out.
    BrotherBart, Dec 31, 2012
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  8. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,928 posts
    Northern Virginia
    30nc firebox.JPG

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    BrotherBart, Dec 31, 2012
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  9. jeff_t Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 14, 2008
    2,690 posts
    SE MI
    'Bout time.
    jeff_t, Dec 31, 2012
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  10. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,178 posts
    Ovid MI
    Pallet Pete, Dec 31, 2012
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  11. HotCoals Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2010
    2,035 posts
    Rochester,Ny.
    at first I thought the pic was of some new fangled gas grill with a oven!
    HotCoals, Dec 31, 2012
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  12. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    I have 10 cord of very large slabs. I kept Bart's burning habits in mind with the last wood delivery. That wood won't see the 30 until next winter, though.
    BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012
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  13. Beetle-Kill Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 8, 2009
    1,726 posts
    Colorado- near the Divide
    I keep hoping someone picks up that new Regency 5100. 22"x22" box, bigger than the King.
    Beetle-Kill, Dec 31, 2012
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  14. aussiedog3 Burning Hunk

    joined: Sep 15, 2009
    158 posts
    West Michigan
    Glad to see somebody else isn't into that high class beer drinkin'.
    I love it! If it fits in my splitter it will fit in my stove one way or another.
    My splitter will take a 24" log. When I am bucking I don't get fancy, just aiming for between 18" and 24"
    and I know it will fit in the stove.
    Love BIG almost square fire boxes!
    aussiedog3, Dec 31, 2012
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  15. Highbeam Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 28, 2006
    6,893 posts
    base of Mt. Rainier on the wet side, WA
    The BK isn't better here. Still has a goofy cat box hanging down in the way of just chucking stuff in. I do appreciate the ability to load in either direction though.
    Highbeam, Dec 31, 2012
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  16. NortheastAl Member

    joined: Dec 30, 2012
    219 posts
    Putnam, NY
    The Endeavor doesn't have the biggest box, but having the ability to load 18" splits N-S or E-W does allow for convenience and flexibility.
    NortheastAl, Dec 31, 2012
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  17. BrowningBAR Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    7,103 posts
    Doylestown, PA
    Probably not as annoying as four burn tubes. I'll hit each one of them with a split on occasions.

    *CLANG!*
    - Damnit.

    *CLANG!*
    - Damnit.

    *CLANG!*
    - Damnit.

    *CLANG!*
    - Damnit.

    Repeat...
    BrowningBAR, Dec 31, 2012
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  18. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,928 posts
    Northern Virginia
    Reminds me of when I was calling Jody cadence in the Army.

    "Sound off!"

    "Clang, clang!"

    "Sound off!"

    "Clang, clang!"

    "Bring it on down!"

    "Clang clang clang clang. Clang clang! Clang clang!"

    ;lol
    BrotherBart, Dec 31, 2012
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  19. corey21 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 28, 2010
    2,208 posts
    Soutwest VA
    Yeah i hear ya there about the square firebox.
    corey21, Dec 31, 2012
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  20. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,118 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    It's the only way to fly.

    No clangs, burn tubes or sensitive baffles to experience with the T6. Load it until there is no more room.
    begreen, Dec 31, 2012
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  21. ditchrider Member

    joined: Dec 6, 2011
    191 posts
    North central, CO
    before or after you pop a cork?
    ditchrider, Dec 31, 2012
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  22. rdust Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 9, 2009
    3,341 posts
    Michigan
    x2!
    rdust, Jan 1, 2013
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  23. rdust Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 9, 2009
    3,341 posts
    Michigan
    Yep that cat enclosure is a PITA! I wouldn't even want to wager a guess at how many splits I've banged in past it. ;lol
    rdust, Jan 1, 2013
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  24. dorkweed Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 8, 2012
    321 posts
    The 57th State


    Now I know why you like them "Natties" so much..................they double as fire starters!!!!!!

    Sure takes a lot of them to get a fire going though!!!!!!!:p
    dorkweed, Jan 1, 2013
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  25. turbocruiser Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jun 10, 2011
    283 posts
    Rocky Mountains Majesty

    Times Two! Man that thing is absolutely awesome; 4.42 cubic foot firebox, 90 pound loads of 22" splits in any direction, 30 hour burn times with the right fuel, 85% plus efficiency! Wow! Wow! Wow! I can't possibly fit it into the house and yet I really really really want it! :cool:

    http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Stoves/F5100.aspx
    turbocruiser, Jan 1, 2013
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