J.A. Roby Rigel Wood Cookstove

Compact wood heat. Real stovetop cooking. Made in Canada.

The J.A. Roby Rigel combines efficient wood heating with traditional stovetop cooking in a compact, beautifully styled appliance. Built in Quebec, Canada, the Rigel is an excellent choice for cabins, smaller homes, homesteads, and households looking for dependable heat and the ability to cook without electricity.

With heating capability for approximately 500–1,800 sq. ft., up to 70,000 BTU of maximum output, an 18" log capacity, two removable cooking lids, and an overhead food warmer, the Rigel puts your firewood to work for more than simply heating the room.

Cook Directly Over the Fire

The Rigel features a black enameled cast-iron cooking plate with two removable cooking lids, bringing traditional wood-fired stovetop cooking into a modern EPA-certified appliance.

Cook with pots, pans, kettles, or cast iron while the stove is heating your home. The removable lids provide access to more intense heat when needed, making the Rigel useful for boiling water, frying, simmering, and preparing everyday meals.

Above the cooking surface, the integrated food warmer provides convenient additional space for keeping prepared dishes, bread, cookware, or serving pieces warm.

Please note: The Rigel does not have a conventional baking oven. It is designed for wood heating, stovetop cooking, and warming.

Serious Heat in a Compact Cookstove

Don't let its compact footprint fool you. The Rigel is designed to provide substantial wood heat while occupying considerably less space than a traditional full-size wood cookstove.

• Recommended Heating Area: 500–1,800 sq. ft.

• Maximum Output: Up to 70,000 BTU with dry cordwood

• Maximum Log Length: 18"

• Firebox Volume: 1.82 cu. ft.

• Emissions: 1.43 g/hr

• Fuel: Dry, seasoned firewood

Its combination of heating performance and cooking capability makes the Rigel especially appealing for cabins, rural homes, smaller living spaces, and preparedness-minded households.

EPA Certified & Mobile Home Approved

The Rigel is EPA 2020 Method 28R certified and tested to CSA B415.1-10 requirements. It is also approved for installation in mobile homes when installed according to the manufacturer's requirements.

For buyers who want the traditional capabilities of a wood-burning cooking appliance without giving up modern emissions performance, the Rigel offers a compelling combination.

Specifications

• Fuel: Wood

• Heating Area: 500–1,800 sq. ft.

• Maximum Output: 70,000 BTU

• Maximum Log Length: 18"

• Firebox Volume: 1.82 cu. ft.

• Overall Dimensions: 26-7/8"W × 54-1/8"H × 25-1/2"D

• Weight: Approx. 320 lbs.

• Chimney: 6"

• Minimum Chimney Height: 12'

• Cooking Surface: Black enameled cast iron

• Cooking Lids: Two removable lids

• Food Warmer: Included

• Color: Metallic black

• Emissions: 1.43 g/hr

• EPA 2020 Certified: Yes

• Mobile Home Approved: Yes

Why Choose the Rigel?

The Rigel is an excellent option when you want serious wood heat and genuine cooking capability without the footprint of a full-size kitchen range.

Use it to heat your home throughout winter, prepare meals directly over a wood fire, boil water when the power is out, or keep food warm above the stove. No electricity is required for normal operation, making the Rigel particularly useful for cabins, homesteads, backup heat, and more self-sufficient living.

Its rounded profile, cast-iron door, enamel cooking surface, and classic detailing give the Rigel considerably more character than an ordinary wood heater.

Heat your home. Cook with wood. Stay prepared. The J.A. Roby Rigel brings traditional wood-fired versatility into a compact, EPA-certified appliance built in Canada.