Woodstock preview stove

[goldenheart]

http://www.woodstove.com/new-stove-design-preview

I can't wait to see all the designs people come up with. I really like the prairie, and think the cottage might also be nice with a tipi and buffalo variation. Someone needs to design some dragons like the IS

The pedestal version in fashion colors might be good for people looking for something more modern.

 

[begreen]

Sorry to say but a Woodstock steel stove would never end up in this house. IMO the new model is uglier than the IS. Putting a bunch of bling on it doesn't change the core look.

 

[Jags]

Looks like they are giving their plasma cutting table a workout.

Whats not to like?

 

[goldenheart]

IMO the new model is uglier than the IS.

Well maybe I am not the best judge seeing as how I have a princess in the middle of my living room

 

[quotejso]

The tall shaker looks almost robot like if its tall enough could be nice.

 

[begreen]

The princess insert and princess ultra aren't that bad looking.

The tall shaker looks almost robot like if its tall enough could be nice.

Agreed, it's the best looking of the bunch.

 

[TheRambler]

As much asI love my PH. I am also not a fan of their steel stove design in regards to appearance. If they really want to appeal to a large swath of te market they would do good to take a look at the general appearance of most of the stoves on the market today and make something more inline.

 

[begreen]

Most of their designs look like they were done by my wife's Victorian grandfather. The newer stuff adds steampunk nostalgia. Definitely not mainstream design. Methinks they should get together with their neighbors over at Vermont Castings and come up with a more traditional cast iron jacket for the IS.

 

[droppinloads]

Have you seen an IS in person? I didn't think I liked the design until I saw it in person & then I was sold. I'm picking it up tomorrow.

 

[droppinloads]

I should add that I think the new stove is pretty ugly. I saw the prototype when i was checking out the IS

 

[begreen]

Have you seen an IS in person? I didn't think I liked the design until I saw it in person & then I was sold. I'm picking it up tomorrow.

Yes I have. Unfortunately it was dolled up like french ____. Looked awful. The plain stove with no sprockets or bling is tolerable.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Have you seen an IS in person? I didn't think I liked the design until I saw it in person & then I was sold. I'm picking it up tomorrow.

I agree. That's why I ended up with one. Plain sides and tried to go with plain gears on the top.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Oh and the wings on the beta stove? Horrible.

 

[firefighterjake]

Having met some of the folks at Woodstock . . . love them and the reports of their legendary customer service. Not a huge fan of their stove designs -- most of them look way too Victorian for me or way too modern . . . the one single exception being the Progress Hybrid . . . I do like that design.

 

[HarvestMan]

There are but two things I am certain of:

1. The things of this world I love most, are most hated by this world.
2. The things of this world I hate most, are most loved by this world.

That being said, WS will likely sell a bazillion of the winged steel boxes ... and I shall never get a chance to own a soapstone cat-only stove with BK-like t-stat controls.

 

[JA600L]

I love the look of my Ideal Steel, but only in the dark charcoal color. The dark colors keep the steam punk look under control . It's also in the basement hidden anyway.

This new stove. ... I just don't get it. However, it is going to be cleaner and easier to use. Probably cheaper as well. I'm sure it will gain popularity once they clean the look up a bit.

 

[Woody Stover]

it is going to be cleaner and easier to use. Probably cheaper as well.

It's all about function for me. If I got one, it would be a two-tone wingless box. When I'm ramping it up I'm looking at what's going on inside, not at the stove itself. Once my stove is cruising, that's the end of me seeing it for the duration of the burn.

 

[begreen]

Very quick starts showing up in testing. Videos are at the bottom. 2 minutes to cat engagement!
http://blog.woodstove.com/2015/11/cordwood-cold-start-test-data.html

 

[JA600L]

Looks like nothing more than a top down fire to me.

 

[begreen]

Secondary combustion in a minute or so, engaging the catalyst in 2 minutes is a very quick lift off.

 

[HarvestMan]

Secondary combustion in a minute or so, engaging the catalyst in 2 minutes is a very quick lift off.

For sure. Watching the videos makes me think I need to get new kindling and some of the fire starters they are using. I'm also under the impression that draft inducers play a role in these quick starts.

 

[begreen]

For sure, there's some deviling in the details. I like that they are working on cordwood testing and sharing some results. All you need is a 40ft chimney to mimic the draft inducer.

 

[JA600L]

For sure. Watching the videos makes me think I need to get new kindling and some of the fire starters they are using. I'm also under the impression that draft inducers play a role in these quick starts.

Yeah I heard somebody say to turn on the fan. I imagine you could do it with the right kindling and a good draft.

 

[HarvestMan]

Cold Start questions answered: http://blog.woodstove.com/2015/12/answers-to-questions-about-cold-starts.html

I was wrong about draft inducer.

 

[Huntindog1]

At first the Ideal Steel , I didnt like the looks but seeing all the different color combinations people came up with I saw some that appealed to me and it kind of grew on me. Not sure if the Franklin Stove inspired Hybrid stove will grow on me but time will tell.

I think their stove looks came from the need to design a hybrid stove under $2K. Not sure if the new stove will be under 2K but I am glad they are trying to make them affordable.