This Cubic Mini Wood Stove review will look at their Grizzly and Cub wood burning stoves including their specifications, features, and prices.
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Cubic Mini Wood Stove Review
Cubic Mini, located in Quebec, Canada, manufactures miniature stoves. They are portable,
To offset the loss of humidity, put a pan of water on the stove while heating or cooking, and it will evaporate moisture into the air.
Cubic Mini stoves are ideal for camping, the patio and other outdoor locations too.
The Cubic Mini Grizzly and the Cub are made of laser cut steel at 1/8” to 3/8” making these stoves very durable. Both stoves feature a secondary combustion system allowing them to function with very little heat loss, i.e. high efficiency, and produce less smoke because combustibles in the smoke are burned.
Cubic Mini Advantages
Secondary Combustion System
As noted, the Grizzly and the Cub produce very little smoke due to their secondary combustion system which works by pulling air in from the secondary air intake, mixing it with gases produced by the burning wood, and reigniting it. This generates additional heat that would otherwise be lost and reduces the “smokiness” of the exhaust gases coming out of the pipe.
You can control the secondary combustion by opening and closing the slider found on the underside of the stove. It also allows for slightly longer burn times and allows you to get the most heat from the wood.
Insulation
The Cubic Mini stoves are well insulated allowing them to reflect back the heat into the stove, improving the functioning of the secondary combustion system. It also helps the stove to hold the heat longer and radiate it over a longer period of time.
Installation
Installation appears fairly easy and straight forward with some basic tools. There are instructions on the website and also a number of videos available which are helpful including this one:
Very Comprehensive User-Friendly Website
We don’t often mention the manufacturer website, because most are pretty mundane.
But the Cubic Mini Stove website is loaded with useful information and videos on aspects of installing, using, and cleaning the stove. The topics can be found under the “Blog” section, as well as throughout the website. If you’re considering Grizzly or Cub stove from Cubic Mini – and definitely if you’re buying one – take time to browse the site. The information will allow you to get the most functionality from your purchase.
Some of the topics from the site that we found helpful include what to consider before choosing a mini stove, starting the fire, cleaning and managing creosote, advantages of having a wood burning mini stove in a tiny space, how to cook with the stove, how to reduce draft, safety tips, and frequently asked questions. Plenty of good information about Cubic Mini, but much of it is transferable to any stove you purchase.
Pricing
Some brands are really uptight about advertising their prices. You’ve got to get them in a direct quote from one of the brand’s dealers, so they can give you the sales pitch. Not so with this manufacturer.
At the time of this review, these stoves were being offered on sale, which happens periodically. The current sale price is about 25% off the retail price. We list both prices in the review below.
Price Caveat: The MSRP and sale prices are for the bare-bones stoves. No chimney, roof boot/vent or other installation parts you might need for your application. Plan to add $150 minimum if you’re going to install your Cubic Mini wood burning stove indoors.
Cubic Mini Wood Burning Stove Model Reviews
Here are deeper looks at each of these quality wood stoves.
| Model | Material | Max BTUs | Burn Time | Log Size | Heating (Up to) | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly | Steel | 18,000 | 2 - 4 Hours | 6 3/4" | 400 sq ft | 39 lbs. | $612.00 |
| Cub | Steel | 14,000 | 1 - 2 Hours | 5 3/4" | 200 sq ft | 25 lbs. | $463.00 |
CB-1210 GRIZZLY Cubic Mini Wood Stove
- Steel Construction
- Estimated Retail Price: $612.00 Regular Price - $459.00 Current Sale Price
Details: The Grizzly is the larger model stove, measuring 13” wide, 12” deep, and 15” tall, and depending on outside temperature and your insulation, can heat areas from 200-400 square feet. The stove has a heat output of between 8000 and 18000 BTU’s. The Grizzly can accept wood up to 6.75” and still allow good air flow. The recommended
Available Accessories: There are a number of accessories and installation necessities available for the Grizzly including a floor mount, with or without a stainless steel rear heat shield, a stainless steel wall mount, with or without a fresh air intake, side and flue shields, stainless steel double wall 3” flue pipes, roof exit kits, an Eco-fan, flue pipe cleaning brushes, a stainless steel mini-roaster which sits atop the stove, and a stove kit featuring tool that are the perfect size for maintaining the fire in this small stove. All of these accessories, plus other, are available on the Cubic Mini website.
Here is a video on baking cakes in the Grizzly Mini-Roaster. Fun stuff!
CB-1008 CUB Cubic Mini Wood Stove
- Steel Construction
- Estimated Retail Price: $ 463.00 Regular Price - $ 347.00 Current Sale Price
Details: The Cub is the smaller model stove measuring 11” wide, 10.5” deep, and 12” tall and can heat areas up to 250 square feet, depending on outside temperature and your insulation. This stove has a heat output of between 6000 and 14000 BTU’s. The Cub can take wood up to 5.75” long.
Available Accessories: There are a number of accessories available for the Cub including a floor mount, with or without a stainless steel rear heat shield, a stainless steel wall mount, with or without a fresh air intake, side and flue shields, stainless steel double wall 3” flue pipes, roof exit kits, an Eco-fan, flue pipe cleaning brushes, and a stove kit featuring tool that are the perfect size for maintaining the fire in this small stove. All of these accessories, plus other, are available on the Cubic Mini website.
Return and Cancellation Policies
There is complete information regarding how to make returns, what to do if your item arrives damaged, and how to cancel orders on the website. The return policy is fairly
Summary
We’ve reviewed several brands including Jotul wood stoves and Lopi wood stoves. In our opinion, the Cubic Mini stoves offer the best quality and performance.
