Franklin Wood stove

[Buffalo22]

Thinking of buying this wood stove. Hopefully for 300$ or less. Can anyone tell if it is older or a new immitation of the old Franklin wood stoves? Or anything else about it. I am only looking to use it as a fireplace. Mostly as a luxury but also to add some heat to a couple rooms during cold nights. Thanks

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[Hanko]

I cant wait to see all the comments on this one. Personally I wouldnt waste my time or money on that stove, sorry just my opinion. Most current stoves on the market have screens you can put in front and have an open fire for love making on the floor. that stove is very old tech. wood waster, non heat producer

 

[N/A N/A]

Looks good to me. I used to have an old Franklin. Its the standard smoke dragon/wood waster. I think for $350 keep looking. You should be able to find something a little more modern for that kind of money. Just my thoughts.

 

[cmonSTART]

Personally I would keep looking. Look for a good used VC or Jotul.

 

[JMF1]

Keep an eye out on our CL here in Rochester, ther are always good stoves here cheap. I found my Avalon Olympic for $200 and my brother's Avalon Ranier for $75. How big are you looking for? My friend is selling a Lopi Answer I think.......

 

[olskool53]

My first stove was a franklin, they use a ton of wood and smoke like crazy. I never could open both doors and enjoy the fire without filling my house with smoke.

 

[mmichaud]

I use to have a franklin stove. The members of Hearth.com steered me in the right direction toward purchasing a Jotul Castine which I absolutely love. The Franklin stove is nice for an occasional fire but if you want to heat with it you better be ready to throw a lot of wood in it.