Hello!
I am new to this forum and I must say, there seems to be a ton of great advice around here.
In fact, I had pretty much made up my mind on buying the Vogelzang BX26E stove for my garage, but after reading all the thoughts about it on this site, I have ruled it out.
So I'm asking for help on deciding on what to get. First, let me give a little information....
I am in northern MN, Brainerd area. This is my second winter here, moved from Philly PA.
I have a 28 x 30 garage. It has insulated walls & doors, but the roof rafters are exposed. I didn't want to close it up as it makes for nice storage, but after last winter and so far this year, I know now that to get it comfortable in there to work, I need to close it up and insulate it. This year, I'm going to seal the roof with plastic. I know its not ideal, but should help keep some heat instead of trying to warm up all of MN. Over the summer, I will close it off and insulate the proper way, but for now, this is all I can afford.
Speaking of budget, I, like so many who's eyes were glowing over the Vogelzang box, am on a budget. I also have no experience with a wood stove. Having said that, I am now searching the internet for a decent used wood stove that will get this garage to a nice 45 - 55 degrees, (anything warmer is great, but this is comfortable enough for me. And I understand until the roof is properly done, 45 may be hard to reach but it's better then 0 or 10 degrees is gets in there now with nothing).
Anyway, I'm interested in a few of these stoves below. Theres not much info on the in the ads, so I can really only go on the make and style of box which is where you guys come in since I don't know crap about them.
The first is a Fisher:
29"W x 29.5"L x 31"T
8" pipe opening 6' of pipe with an elbow and damper
Double door that will fit 10" x 21" log
Screen cover to leave doors open.
This stove is in EXCELLENT condition.
$295
Next below is a ..... Well, I don't know. I do know I don't like when they compare their prices o Ebay prices, but you guys tell me. This one is $150 and heres all it says.... old wood stove in perfect working condition would be great for an old rustic cabin or your house go's for over $300 on ebay.
Next is this one below. All it says is: Cast iron wood stove. Can be loaded from the front or the side. Also have insulated pipe and cap for $300
Or am I going in the wrong direction period? Are they all junk? Will any do what I need? Is there anything new for around $300ish that I can get to accomplish my needs safely? I spend quite a bit of time in my garage working on my project car, and daily drivers. The garage is not attached to the house, but is just as important to me to not burn it down or be afraid to have a fire going in a wood stove without watching out the window. Any wood stove I get will only be burning when I'm out there and not 24 / 7.
What are your thoughts guys?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
I am new to this forum and I must say, there seems to be a ton of great advice around here.
In fact, I had pretty much made up my mind on buying the Vogelzang BX26E stove for my garage, but after reading all the thoughts about it on this site, I have ruled it out.
So I'm asking for help on deciding on what to get. First, let me give a little information....
I am in northern MN, Brainerd area. This is my second winter here, moved from Philly PA.
I have a 28 x 30 garage. It has insulated walls & doors, but the roof rafters are exposed. I didn't want to close it up as it makes for nice storage, but after last winter and so far this year, I know now that to get it comfortable in there to work, I need to close it up and insulate it. This year, I'm going to seal the roof with plastic. I know its not ideal, but should help keep some heat instead of trying to warm up all of MN. Over the summer, I will close it off and insulate the proper way, but for now, this is all I can afford.
Speaking of budget, I, like so many who's eyes were glowing over the Vogelzang box, am on a budget. I also have no experience with a wood stove. Having said that, I am now searching the internet for a decent used wood stove that will get this garage to a nice 45 - 55 degrees, (anything warmer is great, but this is comfortable enough for me. And I understand until the roof is properly done, 45 may be hard to reach but it's better then 0 or 10 degrees is gets in there now with nothing).
Anyway, I'm interested in a few of these stoves below. Theres not much info on the in the ads, so I can really only go on the make and style of box which is where you guys come in since I don't know crap about them.
The first is a Fisher:
29"W x 29.5"L x 31"T
8" pipe opening 6' of pipe with an elbow and damper
Double door that will fit 10" x 21" log
Screen cover to leave doors open.
This stove is in EXCELLENT condition.
$295
Next below is a ..... Well, I don't know. I do know I don't like when they compare their prices o Ebay prices, but you guys tell me. This one is $150 and heres all it says.... old wood stove in perfect working condition would be great for an old rustic cabin or your house go's for over $300 on ebay.
Next is this one below. All it says is: Cast iron wood stove. Can be loaded from the front or the side. Also have insulated pipe and cap for $300
Or am I going in the wrong direction period? Are they all junk? Will any do what I need? Is there anything new for around $300ish that I can get to accomplish my needs safely? I spend quite a bit of time in my garage working on my project car, and daily drivers. The garage is not attached to the house, but is just as important to me to not burn it down or be afraid to have a fire going in a wood stove without watching out the window. Any wood stove I get will only be burning when I'm out there and not 24 / 7.
What are your thoughts guys?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
