Magnum Wood or Coal Cookstove by MBS

Wood or coal — the MBS Magnum wood and coal cookstove runs on either, which matters if coal is more available or economical seasonally in your area. Built entirely from cast iron (firebox, doors, cooktop, hotplate), it reaches cooking temperature in 15 to 30 minutes and gets the oven to 350°F in about the same window, quick enough for everyday use rather than special-occasion cooking only.

One thing worth flagging clearly: the Magnum is classified as a cookstove, not a certified residential wood heater, so it’s exempt from EPA heater regulations rather than certified under them — and its earlier UL testing has since expired. Buyers should check local code and insurance requirements before purchasing rather than assuming automatic approval. That aside, the specs are solid: 42,000 BTU/hr, a 13.8″ x 10.6″ x 18.5″ enameled oven with a built-in thermometer, and secondary air controls on both the ash door and above the firebox door to keep the glass clean and combustion efficient.