Buck Stove Homesteader Cookstove
Buck Stove Homesteader Wood Cookstove with 1.6 Cu. Ft. Oven & Two Cooking Eyes
The Buck Stove Homesteader Wood Cookstove combines wood-fired space heating, stovetop cooking, and oven cooking in one freestanding appliance. It features a lower wood-burning firebox, an upper 1.6 cubic foot cook oven, two stovetop cooking eyes, dual air controls, viewing windows for the firebox and oven, and a removable ash pan for easier routine cleanup.
Fuel
Solid Wood
Heating Capacity
Approx. 800–1,800 Sq. Ft.
BTU Output
11,079–28,901 BTU
Cook Oven
1.6 Cu. Ft.
Stovetop
Two Cooking Eyes
Maximum Log Length
12.75 Inches
Flue Size
6-Inch Diameter
Installation
Freestanding
A Wood Cookstove for Space Heating, Oven Cooking & Stovetop Cooking
With a supplied output of 11,079–28,901 BTU and an approximate heating capacity of 800–1,800 square feet, the Buck Stove Homesteader is designed for buyers who want the functionality of a traditional wood-burning heater combined with practical wood-fired cooking capability.
The integrated oven provides approximately 1.6 cubic feet of cooking capacity, while two stovetop cooking eyes allow heat from the wood fire to be used for additional cooking tasks.
The Homesteader is a substantial freestanding solid-fuel appliance with an approximate listed weight of 660 pounds. Installation requires appropriate structural support, noncombustible floor protection, combustible clearances, and a compliant 6-inch chimney system.
Important installation restriction: The Buck Stove Homesteader must not be installed in a mobile or manufactured home.
Buck Stove Homesteader at a Glance
Preferred Fuel
Dry, seasoned cordwood
Heating Capacity
Approx. 800–1,800 sq. ft.
BTU Output
11,079–28,901 BTU
Maximum Log Length
12.75 in.
Approximate Weight
660 lb.
Is the Buck Stove Homesteader Right for Your Project?
Best For
- Buyers who want wood-fired space heating and cooking from one appliance.
- Homes or spaces where an integrated oven and stovetop cooking surfaces are useful.
- Installations capable of accommodating a compliant 6-inch chimney system.
- Locations with sufficient room for required combustible clearances and floor protection.
- Owners prepared for routine wood-stove operation, ash removal, chimney inspection, and creosote management.
- Buyers who prefer hands-on wood-fired heating and cooking rather than an automated heating appliance.
Do Not Choose the Homesteader If
- You need a stove approved for installation in a mobile or manufactured home.
- Your installation cannot accommodate the required floor protection.
- Your space cannot maintain the manufacturer-listed combustible clearances.
- You cannot provide a compliant 6-inch chimney system.
- You specifically require a blower-equipped stove.
- You want an appliance that does not require wood storage, ash removal, chimney inspection, and creosote management.
Wood Heating and Cooking in One Appliance
1.6 Cu. Ft. Cook Oven
The integrated upper oven adds dedicated wood-fired baking and cooking capability above the firebox.
Two Stovetop Cooking Eyes
Two dedicated cooking eyes provide stovetop surfaces that make practical use of heat generated by the wood fire.
Firebox Viewing Window
A high-heat viewing window provides visibility into the wood-burning fire chamber.
Oven Viewing Window
A separate viewing window helps the operator monitor the cook oven.
Dual Air Controls
Dual air-control handles provide control over combustion as heating and cooking requirements change.
Removable Ash Pan
The removable ash pan helps simplify routine ash removal and stove maintenance.
Cook Oven Dimensions
| Oven Capacity |
1.6 cu. ft. |
| Oven Height |
16.25 in. |
| Oven Width |
20.75 in. |
| Oven Depth |
23 in. |
| Stovetop Cooking |
Two cooking eyes |
How Cooking Works on the Buck Stove Homesteader
The Homesteader places the wood-burning firebox below the oven. Heat from the fire is routed around the oven using the stove's middle damper, allowing the fire to provide both space heat and oven heat.
According to Buck Stove's operating instructions, the middle damper is open when its control rod is pushed in and closed when the rod is pulled out.
When starting a fire, the damper and front air control are opened to establish proper airflow. After a suitable fire and coal bed develop, closing the middle damper directs flames and hot flue gases around the oven.
Higher Cooking Heat
For cooking, Buck recommends a brisk fire using smaller pieces of firewood that provide plenty of flame.
Longer Burn
Larger pieces of wood can be used when a longer burn is preferred, but the manufacturer notes that oven temperature drops when operating in this longer-burn mode.
Oven temperature note: Buck Stove describes the temperature gauge on the front of the Homesteader as only a rough indication of internal oven temperature. The manufacturer recommends using a meat thermometer when cooking.
Heating Performance
| Heat Output |
11,079–28,901 BTU |
| Approximate Heating Capacity |
800–1,800 sq. ft. |
| Blower |
No |
Actual space-heating performance depends on the installation and characteristics of the building.
Fuel Requirements
The Buck Stove Homesteader is designed to burn solid wood fuel. Buck Stove identifies dry, seasoned cordwood as the preferred fuel.
The supplied specifications list a maximum log length of 12.75 inches.
Fuel safety: Do not burn garbage or use gasoline, oil, or similar flammable chemicals or liquids to start or assist the fire. Buck Stove also instructs users not to elevate the fire with a log cradle or grate; the fire is built directly on the firebrick.
Overall Dimensions & Weight
| Overall Width |
Approx. 29.13 in. |
| Overall Height |
Approx. 42.13 in. |
| Overall Depth |
Approx. 24.89 in. |
| Approximate Weight |
660 lb. |
| Installation Type |
Freestanding |
Dimension note: Overall dimensions shown here use the dimensional drawing in the supplied Buck Stove Homesteader installation manual.
Floor Protection Requirements
The stove must be installed on a noncombustible floor protector with an R-value of 3 or greater.
When several layers are used, the R-values of the individual layers are added together to determine the overall R-value.
United States
- 8 in. beyond each side of the loading-door area.
- 16 in. to the front.
Canada
- 8 in. beyond each side.
- 8 in. behind the appliance.
- 18 in. to the front.
For a rear-vent installation, Buck specifies that the floor protection must also extend beneath the stove pipe/chimney connector and at least 2 inches beyond each side.
Installation planning: Use the complete Buck Stove installation manual and applicable local requirements when determining the final floor-protection system.
Clearances to Combustible Surfaces
Buck Stove specifies minimum installation distances between the Homesteader and combustible materials. These clearances must not be reduced except by a method approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
| Side to Wall |
16 in. / 406 mm |
| Side to Hearth |
17-3/4 in. / 451 mm |
| Rear to Wall |
14 in. / 356 mm |
| Collar to Wall |
16-7/8 in. / 429 mm |
| Corner to Wall at 45° |
10 in. / 254 mm |
| Back to Wall at 45° |
28-3/4 in. / 730 mm |
Combustible-material warning: Combustible construction can include materials located behind apparently noncombustible surfaces. If the combustible nature of a surface is uncertain, consult the authority having jurisdiction before installation.
Chimney & Venting Requirements
The Buck Stove Homesteader uses a 6-inch / 150 mm chimney connection.
For a single-wall chimney connector, Buck specifies a minimum 24-gauge black or blued steel connector suitable for solid-fuel use.
Connector restriction: Aluminum and galvanized steel pipe are not acceptable chimney-connector materials for the Homesteader.
The stove must connect to a 6-inch factory-built UL 103 HT chimney or ULC S629 in Canada, or an appropriate code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
Dedicated Flue
Do not connect the Homesteader to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
No Air-Distribution Duct
Do not connect the stove to an air-distribution duct or system.
Short, Direct Connector
Keep the chimney connector as short and direct as practical.
Elbow Recommendation
Buck recommends no more than two 90-degree elbows for best performance.
Horizontal Rise
Horizontal connector runs should rise 1/4 in. per foot toward the chimney.
Cleaning Access
Chimney-connector sections must remain accessible for cleaning.
Chimney Height Requirements
Buck specifies that the connected chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof.
It must also extend at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure located within 10 feet horizontally.
Final chimney design: Refer to the complete Homesteader installation manual and applicable local requirements when determining chimney construction and final chimney height.
Ventilation Considerations
Wood combustion consumes oxygen from the surrounding room.
Buck Stove notes that where negative pressure is present, additional fresh air may be necessary, such as by slightly opening a window or installing an appropriate fresh-air intake system on an exterior wall.
Installation conditions vary, so ventilation requirements should be considered as part of the complete installation rather than after the stove is operating.
Maintenance & Ownership Requirements
Ash Removal
Buck recommends removing ashes every few days or when they reach approximately 2–3 inches deep. Handle ashes when the stove is cold and place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
Creosote Inspection
Buck recommends checking for creosote deposits at least every two months and having the chimney cleaned at least once per year.
Use Dry Wood
Burning dry wood helps promote cleaner combustion and higher chimney temperatures, reducing conditions that contribute to creosote accumulation.
Glass Inspection
Inspect firebox and oven-door glass regularly. Do not operate the stove with broken glass, and use the appropriate replacement glass specified for the appliance.
Creosote warning: Accumulated creosote must be removed to reduce chimney-fire risk.
Important Safety Information
The Homesteader becomes hot during operation. Children, animals, clothing, furniture, and other combustible materials must be kept away from the operating appliance.
- Do not install the Homesteader in a mobile or manufactured home.
- Do not connect the stove to an air-distribution duct or system.
- Do not connect the stove to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
- Do not burn garbage.
- Do not use gasoline, oil, or similar flammable liquids to start or assist combustion.
- Do not overfire the stove.
- Do not place wood above the firebrick lining of the firebox.
- Maintain the required floor protection and combustible clearances.
- Follow applicable permit and installation requirements.
Safety warning: Read the complete installation and operating manual before installing or operating the Buck Stove Homesteader. Improper installation can create a fire hazard.
Testing & Listing
The supplied Homesteader manual identifies the stove as tested and listed by PFS/TECO.
| Testing / Listing Organization |
PFS/TECO |
| U.S. Standard |
ANSI/UL 1482-REV 7 |
| Canadian Standard |
CAN/ULC-S627 |
Specification limitation: No additional EPA-emissions specification, efficiency percentage, or tax-credit eligibility is stated here because those details were not provided in the supplied product information or resource.
Buck Stove Limited Warranty
The supplied Buck Stove manual provides a limited warranty for qualifying products owned by the original purchaser, subject to the manufacturer's complete terms, conditions, exclusions, and registration requirements.
Period I — First Year
For one year from the date of purchase, New Buck Corporation states that it will repair or replace, at its option, qualifying parts that are defective in materials or workmanship.
Applicable labor and transportation charges are the customer's responsibility under the stated warranty terms.
Period II — After Year One Through Five Years
After the first year and extending for five years while the Buck Stove remains owned by the original purchaser, qualifying components remain subject to repair or replacement according to the warranty's stated conditions and exclusions.
The warranty identifies electrical motors, wiring, switches, components, optional and standard accessories, and parts not permanently attached to the heating unit among items excluded from Period II coverage.
Glass, refractory material, firebrick, and gaskets are identified as products not covered by the warranty. Damage or failure caused by abuse or improper installation is also excluded.
Warranty guidance: Review the complete manufacturer's warranty and registration requirements in the supplied Homesteader manual before installation.
Complete Buck Stove Homesteader Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Freestanding Wood Cookstove |
| Fuel Type |
Solid Wood |
| Preferred Fuel |
Dry, Seasoned Cordwood |
| Overall Dimensions |
Approx. 29.13 in. W × 42.13 in. H × 24.89 in. D |
| Cook Oven Capacity |
1.6 Cu. Ft. |
| Oven Dimensions |
16.25 in. H × 20.75 in. W × 23 in. D |
| Stovetop Cooking |
Two Cooking Eyes |
| BTU Output |
11,079–28,901 BTU |
| Heating Capacity |
Approx. 800–1,800 Sq. Ft. |
| Maximum Log Length |
12.75 in. |
| Flue Size |
6 in. Diameter |
| Blower |
No |
| Approximate Weight |
660 lb. |
| Installation Type |
Freestanding |
| Mobile / Manufactured Home Installation |
Not Permitted |
| Floor Protection |
Noncombustible Floor Protector, R-Value 3 or Greater |
| Side to Wall Clearance |
16 in. / 406 mm |
| Side to Hearth |
17-3/4 in. / 451 mm |
| Rear to Wall Clearance |
14 in. / 356 mm |
| Collar to Wall |
16-7/8 in. / 429 mm |
| Corner to Wall at 45° |
10 in. / 254 mm |
| Back to Wall at 45° |
28-3/4 in. / 730 mm |
| Chimney Connection |
6 in. / 150 mm |
| Factory-Built Chimney |
UL 103 HT / ULC S629 in Canada |
| Single-Wall Connector |
Minimum 24-Gauge Black or Blued Steel |
| Tested / Listed By |
PFS/TECO |
| U.S. Test Standard |
ANSI/UL 1482-REV 7 |
| Canadian Test Standard |
CAN/ULC-S627 |
Flame Authority Expert Recommendation
Choose the Buck Stove Homesteader Wood Cookstove when you specifically want a single freestanding appliance capable of providing wood-fired space heating, oven cooking, and stovetop cooking.
Its integrated 1.6-cu.-ft. oven, two cooking eyes, supplied 11,079–28,901 BTU output, and approximate 800–1,800 sq.-ft. heating range give it a combination of heating and cooking functionality that goes beyond a conventional wood stove.
The Homesteader is best suited to installations where the owner is prepared for traditional solid-fuel operation, including fuel storage, ash management, chimney inspection, creosote removal, and manual combustion control.
Before ordering, confirm that the installation can accommodate the approximately 660-lb. stove weight, R-3-or-greater floor protection, manufacturer-listed combustible clearances, and compliant 6-inch chimney system.
Do not select this model for a mobile or manufactured home because Buck Stove specifically prohibits that installation.
Official Product Resource
Review the supplied manual for complete installation requirements, floor protection, combustible clearances, chimney connections, cooking and fueling instructions, maintenance, safety information, warranty details, and product registration.
Buck Stove Homesteader Frequently Asked Questions
How much space can the Buck Stove Homesteader heat?
The supplied specifications rate the Buck Stove Homesteader for approximately 800–1,800 square feet. Actual heating performance depends on the building, installation, fuel, and operating conditions.
Can the Buck Stove Homesteader be installed in a mobile or manufactured home?
No. Buck Stove specifically states that the Homesteader must not be installed in a mobile or manufactured home.
What size chimney does the Buck Stove Homesteader require?
The Homesteader requires a 6-inch chimney connection and an approved chimney system specified by Buck Stove. Do not connect the Homesteader to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
Does the Buck Stove Homesteader have an oven?
Yes. The Homesteader combines a lower wood-burning firebox with an upper 1.6-cu.-ft. cook oven and two stovetop cooking eyes.
What type of wood should I burn in the Buck Stove Homesteader?
Use solid wood fuel; Buck identifies dry, seasoned cordwood as the preferred fuel. Do not burn garbage or use gasoline, oil, or similar flammable liquids to start or assist the fire.
Does the Buck Stove Homesteader require floor protection?
Yes. Buck requires a noncombustible floor protector with an R-value of at least 3; required floor-protection extensions differ between U.S. and Canadian installations.
Does the Buck Stove Homesteader include a blower?
No. The supplied Homesteader specifications list the blower as “No,” so do not select this model if an integrated blower is a required feature.
How large of a log can the Buck Stove Homesteader burn?
The supplied product specifications list a maximum log length of 12.75 inches. Use dry, seasoned cordwood and follow Buck Stove's fueling instructions.
How often should the Homesteader chimney be checked for creosote?
Buck recommends checking for creosote deposits at least every two months and cleaning the chimney at least once per year. Remove accumulated creosote to reduce chimney-fire risk.
Can the Buck Stove Homesteader share a chimney with another appliance?
No. Do not connect the Homesteader to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
Is the oven temperature gauge exact?
No. Buck Stove describes the front oven-temperature gauge as only a rough indication of internal oven temperature and recommends using a meat thermometer when cooking.
Before You Order
Confirm Before Purchase
- You want both wood-fired space heating and cooking capability.
- The approximate 29.13 in. W × 42.13 in. H × 24.89 in. D stove dimensions fit the installation.
- The supporting structure can accommodate the approximately 660-lb. appliance weight.
- A noncombustible floor protector with an R-value of at least 3 can be installed.
- The required floor-protection extensions can be maintained.
- The manufacturer-listed combustible clearances can be maintained.
- A compliant 6-inch chimney system can be provided.
- The chimney will not serve another appliance.
- You are prepared for ash removal, chimney inspection, creosote management, and solid-wood fuel storage.
Do Not Assume
- That the Homesteader is approved for mobile or manufactured homes.
- That a standard combustible floor is sufficient without approved floor protection.
- That combustible clearances can be reduced without approval.
- That any 6-inch pipe is acceptable as a chimney connector.
- That the stove can share a chimney flue with another appliance.
- That a blower is included.
- That the front oven-temperature gauge is a precision cooking thermometer.
- That EPA emissions, efficiency, or tax-credit eligibility can be claimed from the supplied information.
Final installation check: Use the current Buck Stove Homesteader Installation & Owner's Manual and applicable local authority requirements as the final authority for floor protection, combustible clearances, chimney construction, ventilation, operation, maintenance, and safety.
