How to load a crane 404 with wood

[chrisp]

I have recently decided to get an old crane coal/wood stove model 404 back up and running. This stove originally came with the house I bought, Im sure its not the most optimum of wood burning stoves but its currently the cheapest (free). I am replacing the all the gaskets around the doors and the glass windows. I will also be replacing the glass. The stove itself seems to be in really good shape. I have the manual for it as well. My question is how to load it properly, if there is a proper way? The compartment where I would place the logs seems small, maybe only able to place 2 logs in it. Just trying to see if any one out there has one of these and can give me any tips. Thanks in advance.

chris

 

[Grisu]

Not too many members here who burn in a wood/coalstove. I would suggest posting your question also here: http://nepacrossroads.com/ There seem to be quite a few users who burn both.

 

[begreen]

Doug Crane is on this forum. Start a conversation with Crane Stoves or email at [email protected] This thread is picture intense and has the history of this stove.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads...rane-stoves-pic-heavy-and-slow-loading.86300/