Heat in the Man Den!

11-19-2008, 06:02 AM

After a few chilly nights, we're going to be warm while herfin' in the Man Den! Thanks to John and Jimmy (can't mention their last names) I will soon have heat in the Man Den. I was looking for an small, old potbelly stove to provide some warmth, but didn't want to spend $300. I saw the barrel stove kits, and was going to make my own, but then John told me to hold off. This is what he and his brother made for me:

Handmade in the USA! The only non-handmade item is the collar and damper on top. We got that from a kit. I'll be getting the stovepipe today, and we should be able to fire it up this weekend for Kung Fu Theater Saturday Night.

Those guys are great and I can't thank them enough, though I will certainly try with cigars and adult beverages! Great work, guys! I love it.

Don Fernando · 11-19-2008, 06:05 AM

awesome

BroncoHorvath · 11-19-2008, 06:07 AM

That's great. You have talented friends for sure... They sound like keeper friends

jkorp · 11-19-2008, 06:30 AM

Very nice.

68TriShield · 11-19-2008, 06:53 AM

That should really put out some heat.Very cool.

dunng · 11-19-2008, 07:30 AM

Sweet hit, that should keep you nice and toasty!

TripleF · 11-19-2008, 07:39 AM

That's what it's all about right there......whether you are lighting a cigar or keeping warm, HEAT is the key!!

11-19-2008, 07:42 AM

That looks awesome bro.....enjoy....

icurrie · 11-19-2008, 08:32 AM

sweet

12-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Here's the update! We have heat! Thanks to John and Jimmy (and of course my wife Denise, for this wonderful 40th birthday present) once again. Here are the pics:

That's Devon looking in.

Max enjoying the warmth.

Two key components of any Man Den: heat and DirecTV!

A thing of beauty!

12-23-2008, 09:52 AM

Great looking fire and man den.

You might want to add a little reflector/shield behind the stove to protect that wood wall. It could be something as simple as a piece of sheet metal as wide as the stove and a little taller. Make sure to use stand-offs or spacers to keep an air gap behind the shield.

12-23-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dccraft

Great looking fire and man den.

You might want to add a little reflector/shield behind the stove to protect that wood wall. It could be something as simple as a piece of sheet metal as wide as the stove and a little taller. Make sure to use stand-offs or spacers to keep an air gap behind the shield.

I'm pretty sure I'll end up doing just that. Right now the stove is about 12" from the wall, and I want to see how hot it gets in there. I'll also be moving that electric (conduit behind) into one of the other bays, too.

01-05-2009, 01:59 PM

Looks awesome Stephen! Congrats on the warm addition to enjoy those cold winter days/nights! You're lucky, I froze my butt off on NYE smoking on my balcony!

karmaz00 · 01-05-2009, 03:53 PM

very nice..looks sweet

01-05-2009, 10:55 PM

great looking dog also!

yourchoice · 01-05-2009, 11:02 PM

"The Man Den" image is now ingrained in my head... Next time I'm going through Pitman I'll look around to see where I can smoke! Nice set up

doctorcue · 01-05-2009, 11:06 PM

Very nice indeed! You are set for the winter.

tchariya · 01-05-2009, 11:06 PM

That is suh-weeeeet!

11-19-2008, 06:02 AM	#1
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Heat in the Man Den! After a few chilly nights, we're going to be warm while herfin' in the Man Den! Thanks to John and Jimmy (can't mention their last names) I will soon have heat in the Man Den. I was looking for an small, old potbelly stove to provide some warmth, but didn't want to spend $300. I saw the barrel stove kits, and was going to make my own, but then John told me to hold off. This is what he and his brother made for me: Handmade in the USA! The only non-handmade item is the collar and damper on top. We got that from a kit. I'll be getting the stovepipe today, and we should be able to fire it up this weekend for Kung Fu Theater Saturday Night. Those guys are great and I can't thank them enough, though I will certainly try with cigars and adult beverages! Great work, guys! I love it.

11-19-2008, 06:05 AM	#2
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11-19-2008, 06:07 AM	#3
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11-19-2008, 06:30 AM	#4
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11-19-2008, 06:53 AM	#5
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11-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#6
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11-19-2008, 07:42 AM	#8
rck70 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heat in the Man Den! That looks awesome bro.....enjoy....

11-19-2008, 08:32 AM	#9
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12-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#10
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heat in the Man Den! Here's the update! We have heat! Thanks to John and Jimmy (and of course my wife Denise, for this wonderful 40th birthday present) once again. Here are the pics: That's Devon looking in. Max enjoying the warmth. Two key components of any Man Den: heat and DirecTV! A thing of beauty!

12-23-2008, 09:52 AM	#11
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heat in the Man Den! Great looking fire and man den. You might want to add a little reflector/shield behind the stove to protect that wood wall. It could be something as simple as a piece of sheet metal as wide as the stove and a little taller. Make sure to use stand-offs or spacers to keep an air gap behind the shield.

01-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#13
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Heat in the Man Den! Looks awesome Stephen! Congrats on the warm addition to enjoy those cold winter days/nights! You're lucky, I froze my butt off on NYE smoking on my balcony!

01-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#14
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