What wood stove for a Viking Themed Man-Cave

[Vikinanator]

OK guys,
I've found this forum to be an very, very helpful. And Ive learned a great deal.
But here's the my problem.

I have a Viking themed man-cave... And I mean shields, axes, swords and drinking horns...lol
Its approx 670 sq/ft in a remodeled garage. I'm have trouble deciding on the stove to heat it.
Things that are important to me:
Burn time/log size, Theme nautical, Window size/ ambiance & weight and of course PRICE!
Here are the units of looked at:
Jøtul F 400 Castine
Regency Hampton® H300
Quada-Fire Explorer II
DutchWest stoves
Buck Stoves Model 94NC

You get the idea...
Any advice, suggestions or recommendations of units I've not see yet would be greatly appreciated.

 

[begreen]

A Thelin parlor wood stove might look cool there. Otherwise go Norwegian with the Jotul or Danish with a Morso.

 

[edyit]

the woodstock ideal steel does custom designs on thier stoves, and make great products

https://www.woodstove.com/index.php/ideal-steel-hybrid

 

[moresnow]

Woodstock survival hybrid perhaps. For your area. Guessing you can specify design with this one also.

 

[kborndale]

I second the Jotul or Morso.....gotta keep it Scandinavian if it is a viking themed cave.

 

[begreen]

The survival might be ok. 650 sq ft needs to be kept in mind.

 

[Fiddler]

I've got a Morso in my man cave. See my Avatar. Nothing "Viking themed" about it.........but it is Scandanavian.

 

[begreen]

A little Morso 2B would be cool.

 

[Vikinanator]

Thanks guys...

 

[begreen]

Let us know what you end up choosing, with pics!

 

[Vikinanator]

Entry way to Valhalla...

 

[moresnow]

Guessing your excited for the new season of "Vikings" ! Should be starting soon.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Do you know about the Draken Harald Harfagre? It's back in Mystic, CT after sailing the eats coast for the summer. My wife and I gave tours on it every weekend at Mystic in 2017.

https://www.drakenhh.com/

There's a Friend's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277020215675452/ Also a ship FB page.

Lots of videos online. They may be looking for 2019 crew. Keep checking the web site.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I'm thinking a campfire in the middle of the floor is most authentic.


Log size unlimited!





On a more serious note, how much heat do you actually want out of it, and will there be other sources of heat for when the fire isn't burning?

I'd go with some sort of fireplace. Depending on the efficiency wanted, it could be a a giant masonry unit of traditional design, or a very efficient modern unit set in a stone surround. The options are endless.

Personally, if I invite a bunch of guys over for a viking themed party, a woodstove seems tame. I want an open fire.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

And Katheryn Winnick bringing me ale.

 

[moresnow]

O my sweet Lagertha

 

[weatherguy]

I miss Ragnar. Will be interesting to see what his psycho son does this year, blood eagle?

 

[Vikinanator]

LOL.. you guys are great! Speaking of Lagertha...my bathroom (throne) is going to be a replica of hers...No sh#@ Not as big though...

 

[Vikinanator]

I'm thinking a campfire in the middle of the floor is most authentic.

Log size unlimited!




On a more serious note, how much heat do you actually want out of it, and will there be other sources of heat for when the fire isn't burning?

I'd go with some sort of fireplace. Depending on the efficiency wanted, it could be a a giant masonry unit of traditional design, or a very efficient modern unit set in a stone surround. The options are endless.

Personally, if I invite a bunch of guys over for a viking themed party, a woodstove seems tame. I want an open fire.

I actually thought of having one if my MN friend pound me out a large Brass fire kettle like they used to use. (870 AD - 980 AD)
But my 'Great Hall' isn't great or drafty enough to dissipate the smoke...

Outside

• Vikinanator
• Nov 10, 2018

Dragon scale.

 

[moresnow]

Looks like a fun place. Keep the picks coming!

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Ok. So it looks like a stand alone garage, that no longer holds vehicles. Due to gas explosion concerns, some insurance companies have major issues with solid fuel appliances in garages.

Assuming the insurance company is game, how about some sort of imposing riverstone construction?

Depending on the design, it could be built to suck the smoke out of your kettle.

It would also suck the heat out of the place, but with enough radiant heat, or with enough extra heat from other sources, it might not be an issue.

 

[Vikinanator]

As per requests...

Old Vermont Castings stove

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• Nov 18, 2018
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Ceiling Light

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Ceiling

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• Nov 18, 2018

Shield work

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• Nov 18, 2018

South wall

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• Nov 18, 2018

South wall

Sea Dragons

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[Vikinanator]

I still can't believe I'm going to do it...
I've decided on the Jotul Oslo F500 CF.
Yes, the wife is going to kill me! Luckily I have sword and shield for the onslaught...

 

[webby3650]

I still can't believe I'm going to do it...
I've decided on the Jotul Oslo F500 CF.
Yes, the wife is going to kill me! Luckily I have sword and shield for the onslaught...

No gothic arches!

 

[Vikinanator]

Lol... Arches are so 12th century! This is period is 8th and 9th. You know plunder & pillage.