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overjoyed with 380 December 19, 2014 Reviewer: Guy and Jana Gardner from Idaho Panhandle   This is our first wood cook stove and we were certainly confused about the subject until we found Obadiah's. I had a mountain of questions before I started reading Woody's web site and watching all of his extensive videos. By the time I started to contact Obadiah's staff I really had just one question. How soon can it be at our door? Everyone, including Woody has been a joy to work with and I will again! The Queen it self is perfect. The right size, easy to learn and use, and it is exactly as advertise. They may even have understated the quality! Thanks Obadiah's, we could not be happier. Was this review helpful to you?

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Great Stove after i fixed the Supercharger. October 1, 2014 Reviewer: Mark Skaggs from Applegate Or.   i wish it was taller even after sitting on a brick hearth still sits to low for some one 5' 9" tall. the oven works great, the supercharger was a bust and never did work at all !!. i had to open the ash pan door to get a good draft under the wood to get it going.  on the left side of the ash pan door i installed an air vent that looks just like the one in the fire box door above that can be turned to open or close to regulate the amount of air going under the fire box .  i took matters into my own hands on this because between purchasing the stove and having a hearth and brick heat shield built for the walls i'm into this thing for around a 6K investment and it wasn't working properly kinda ridiculous that i have to start cutting and welding and drilling on a new stove to make it work properly but since there is no customer support for 1500 or more miles what choice do you have ?. Was this review helpful to you?

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Great Stove for a great price!! September 23, 2013 Reviewer: Kai Moessle from Cairo NY   I bought the smaller Kitchen Queen from Obadiah's almost two years ago. It was delivered last July (the factory had a bit of a backlog) in perfect condition; the crate was so sturdy it took two of us about fifteen minutes with a prybar just to get one side off. I finally got it installed this spring and it is AWESOME!!!! The firebox is the best I have ever used, it takes huge logs and holds a fire well over the advertised eight hours (I have beech wood, dried about a year). The "Supercharger" works just as they say: I had a good fire and the oven was at about 250 degrees F when I opened it; within five minutes the temperature went up to 475! If you have the summer grate (well worth the money in the summer!) be sure to use small, split wood as dry as possible. Overall, I could not be happier with my KQ! Finally, the customer service folks here at Obadiah's are right on top of their game and one of the friendliest I have ever talked to! Was this review helpful to you?

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The Right Combination of Beauty and Utility September 4, 2013 Reviewer: Carol Nelson from Milaca, MN United States   This is a heavy, well built stove. It was well wrapped and crated and arrived in perfect condition. It is simple and understated in design yet has thoughtful details that make it beautiful as well as functional. The oven interior is easy to keep clean. The thermometer in the oven door makes it easy to keep the right temperature, especially for a wood-cooking beginner like me. I was surprised at how easy it was to cook with. My first dinner using the stovetop and oven turned out perfectly! (I read and learned to use smaller chunks of wood to get a hotter, better controlled fire.) The grate in the bottom of the firebox makes it very easy to clean out ashes. The rails that go around the outside are helpful to avoid burns from getting too close. The buyer should keep in mind that the stainless top will darken with use, but the rails and trim stays clean and bright. Every detail of this stove seems to be well thought out and well implemented. We could not be more pleased. Was this review helpful to you?

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Great Cookstove! August 28, 2013 Reviewer: Hugh Owens from Jackson WY   Our Kitchen Queen 380  arrived intact in a sturdy plywood box. The fit and finish were superb. Once I had the "Queen" up and running, I was blown away by its combustion efficiency and heat output which heats our large log cabin.   I modified the KQ, installing additional firebrick on all firebox surfaces. The fire burns with a blue flame once established. My criticisms of the stove are minimal.  It is a VERY heavy stove. It could use a small viewing glass to keep track of the fire. The oven door thermometer reads 50 degrees low. The oven on the 380 is just big enough to be useful. My old cookstove had a large oven and a small firebox. Large firebox trumps large oven!  I would recommend anyone wanting to cook with wood to consider this stove. This kind of heating and cooking appliance is a vital component to achieving a measure of self sufficiency in these troubled economic times. I would regard it as your second purchase after a good chainsaw. Was this review helpful to you?

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review update August 28, 2013 Reviewer: Hugh Owens from Jackson WY   Having used the Queen for 2 years. I would like to update my mods to improve a very good stove. As noted, I added extra firebrick in much the same way Woody did to his 380. I think I added more however: all 3 back and side surfaces, even over the grate. I have since restored the grate to its original configuration. I added tile to the top of the oven by inserting pieces through the round lid opening. The oven temps were too high at the top and at the back of the oven. I moved the drip pan to the top inside as well. Now bread and baked goods cook evenly, as good as our big propane oven. I also moved the back splash and shelf BEHIND the flue to increase the depth of the cooking surface. I filled in the open spaces created with 1/4" plate drilled with 1/2" holes painted black. The right one is easily removed to use the flue diverter behind the stove. I had regretted not buying the 480 because of the smaller cooktop of the 380. Now the 380 is bigger. (I still wish I had a bigger oven.!!) Was this review helpful to you?

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Top of the line! August 28, 2013 Reviewer: Patti Bowlin from Colville, WA   If you are looking for a wood cook stove, I highly recommend the Kitchen Queen. I have had mine for a year and a half and it is the best stove you could ever have. It burns so clean and efficient and if you use properly seasoned wood, it has very low maintenance  A once a year clean out is all that is needed. I love the oven. The oven cooks with moisture so food does not dry out. My granddaughter put in a piece of french bread to toast and forgot about it. I was putting something in for dinner 5 hours later and found her toast. It was very brown and crispy, but not at all burnt or inedible. We were surprised. The warming shelf on top keeps food at a serving temperature for hours. Obadiah Stoves is a wonderful place to purchase this stove. They will stand behind their products and spend time to work out any problems, (which I had with a different brand of stove) or questions you have. They are super to work with.  Kitchen Queen is a top of the line quality stove. You will be happy with your purchase. A very satisfied customer, Patti Bowlin Was this review helpful to you?

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Best of all wood cook stoves December 4, 2012 Reviewer: Frank and Susie Plew from 1080 Silver Springs, Moyie, Idaho   We had a Gem Pack Flame View wood cook stove  for 8 years. Had lot of trouble with creasote. Not a true air tight stove. Beautiful but not efficient.  Just got our new Kitchen Queen #380 via Fed-X in perfect condition.  Two of us got it set up in about two hours. We used three pipes about 34 inches long  under the 2x4's the stove was bolted to as a easy way to move the stove into our house. We have raised 5 children and used four different cook stoves. This KQ is 1000% better.  Our old Gem Pack Flame View was beautiful but not a fully air tight stove and we had creosote problems and it was a real job to keep cleaned out. It would be unwise to buy any other.  The 380 is perfect for a large family and/or a small home of 1500 sq. feet.  The heat is steady! The oven is perfect!  The easiest stove ever to use.  We bought the extra shelf but it had no instructions but was easy to figure out.   We cleaned the stainless steel top with Simple Green. Was this review helpful to you?

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Cookstove August 3, 2011 Reviewer: Robert from Michigan   I grew up in a farmhouse with this kind of stove in the kitchen.  It was wonderful! Was this review helpful to you?