New Stove for Future Art Studio?

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breezyskink

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Jan 2, 2021
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North Dakota, USA
Hello,
This will be my first wood stove; I'm looking for a recommendation for a stove to heat a detached garage that I'm converting to a print shop. 12' by 30' with a 9' ceiling to 12' peak.
It is currently uninsulated but I plan to insulate and add drywall eventually.
My goal is to get something that can keep it around 50 degrees before I insulate and 65ish after. I live in ND so think Canadian weather conditions.

I don't need anything fancy, looks don't matter either. A lot will go in the shop so budget isn't huge. What do you guys think is the best bang-for-your buck stove for this?

Thanks in advance,
Breezy
 
If keeping the studio temp at a relatively constant temp is important for the inks then a wood stove in a small space like this may not be the best option. A pellet stove or something thermostatically regulated would be better.
 
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A print studio? Screenprint, Relief, Intaglio or Lithography?




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A bit of everything, but i will start with litho. I dont do much screen printing. Going to use a section for coating and exposing Cyanotypes so that could be used for making screens eventually.

Just starting to piece together plans :)
 
If keeping the studio temp at a relatively constant temp is important for the inks then a wood stove in a small space like this may not be the best option. A pellet stove or something thermostatically regulated would be better.
I will keep all inks and chemicals inside the house when Im not out there. I have access to plenty of free firewood so i figured a wood stove would be more cost effective.