Margin Gem Amish Wood Cookstove — Custom-Built in Ontario
The Margin Gem is a premium airtight wood cookstove, handcrafted by Amish artisans in Ontario, Canada. Built to order, it blends traditional cooktop and oven functionality with modern innovations like the Air-Jet re-burn system. With multiple finishes and a wide range of add-ons, the Gem is customizable to fit the needs of any homestead.
Key Features
- Heats up to 1,750 sq. ft. with clean-burning Air-Jet re-burn technology
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Hand-built by Amish craftsmen in Ontario for unmatched durability and attention to detail
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Airtight firebox accepts logs up to 17″ (front or top loading)
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26″ × 37″ cast-iron cooktop for large pots and multiple pans
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Full-size oven: 20″ W × 20″ D × 10.75″ H
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7″ flue outlet, ULC-S627/UL-1482 certified
- Includes ash scraper, poker, and lid lifter
- Available in Black, White, or Almond with Nickel trim
Customizable Add-Ons
The Margin Gem can be customized with the following add-ons (selected through our options tool at checkout):
Reservoir (Color-Matched Option)
Side Reservoir (5 gal): Copper or finished steel, available in stove enamel colors/trim. Provides hot water for everyday use.
Other Reservoir & Hot Water Options
Rear-Mount Reservoir (20 gal): Large-capacity stainless steel tank mounted behind the stove for extended hot water use (not color-matched).
Reservoir Faucet: Adds a faucet for drawing hot water directly from the reservoir.
Firebox Water Jacket: Integrates with your water system to provide a continuous hot water supply.
Closet and Shelf Options:
Shelf: Nickel trimmed shelf for warming or storage.
Warming Closet: An enclosed cabinet mounted above the cooktop that uses rising heat to keep food warm until serving. (Note: you can choose either a Shelf or a Warming Closet, not both.)
Draft Airflow Control Options:
Thermostat Draft Control: Coil-spring thermostat that automatically regulates airflow for steady heat.
Maple Leaf Trivets: Decorative nickel-plated cast-iron trivets with a Canadian maple leaf design.
Circulating Fan: Electric fan option to move warm air into the room.
Extra Oven Rack: Additional rack for expanded baking capacity.
Heating/Fuel Options
Jet Coal Fire Box: Factory coal firebox configuration that converts the stove for coal use.
ST Coal Fire Box: Alternate coal firebox design for burning coal.
Grate Lay-On Plate: A cast-iron plate designed to sit inside a coal firebox, allowing the stove to also burn wood. Customers who want the flexibility to burn both coal and wood can order the coal option along with this lay-on plate.
Cooking & Functional Accessories
Extra Oven Rack: Provides an additional oven rack to expand baking capacity.
Maple Leaf Trivets: Decorative nickel-plated cast-iron trivets with a Canadian maple leaf design.
Flue Options
Front Flue: Moves the flue outlet to the front of the stove.
Rear Flue (No ULC): Standard rear venting option (no ULC certification).
Hot Water Options
Jet Unit Water Jacket: Designed to integrate with the wood firebox setup, providing continuous hot water while burning wood.
Coal Unit Water Jacket: Designed to pair with a coal firebox setup, providing continuous hot water while burning coal.
Specifications
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Heating Capacity: ~1,750 sq. ft.
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Cooktop: 26″ × 37″ cast iron
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Oven: 20″ × 20″ × 10.75″
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Firebox: Airtight, accepts up to 17″ logs
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Flue: 7″
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Weight: ~550–600 lb
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Certification: ULC-S627 / UL-1482
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Made in: Ontario, Canada
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Lead Time: 4–8 weeks build time
Please Note on Canadian Imports: Our listed prices reflect current tariffs and import duties. In the unlikely event of significant tariff changes within a short timeframe, we may need to adjust pricing before finalizing your order. If this occurs, we will always notify you first and give you the option to proceed or cancel. Once payment has been made, your price should not change.
FAQs
How do I choose options?
You’ll select your base colour/trim as a product variant. Add-ons like reservoirs, shelves, and thermostat controls are chosen through the options tool before checkout.
What’s the benefit of the Air-Jet re-burn system?
It re-burns smoke and gases inside the stove before they exit the flue, producing more heat from less wood and reducing creosote.
Can I get hot water from this stove?
Yes — by adding a reservoir or water jacket option, you can produce hot water for cooking or household use.
How long does delivery take?
Since each Gem is custom-built, please allow 4–8 weeks for production plus freight time.
Can the Margin Gem burn both coal and wood?
Yes. With a coal firebox option and the grate lay-on plate, the stove can switch between coal and wood for flexible heating.
Does the stove require electricity to operate?
No. The Margin Gem is fully functional without electricity, making it ideal for off-grid living. Add-ons like the circulating fan do require power.
Return Window: 30 days from the delivery date.
Return Conditions: Item must be unused, in original condition, with tags and packaging intact. Proof of purchase required.
Return Process: Contact
support@homesteadingshop.com to initiate a return. For defective or incorrect items, return shipping is covered by us.
Restocking Fee: 25% restocking fee applies to returns.
Refunds: Processed after inspection within 3–5 business days. Refunds will be credited to the original payment method.
Damaged or Incorrect Items: Contact us immediately if your item is defective or incorrect. We will cover return shipping costs.
Exchanges: We only offer replacements for defective or damaged items.