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Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)

This forum is for discussion of older stoves - built during the stove boom of the first oil shocks up until the EPA regs started to take hold. Brands include Fisher, All Nighter, Timberline and many models of current makers like Vermont Castings, Jotul, etc.

  1. Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More

    Fisher Stoves started the modern airtight stove revolution - Hearth.com is pleased to have some of the original Fisher Builders and Experts to answer your questions and provide history and information on this fine brand.
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    Latest: Robert "Bobby" Fisher 1941 -... Todd67, May 24, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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  2. Vermont Castings & CDW Dutchwest Pre-EPA Models

    This forum is for discussions and information regarding the Vermont Castings stoves models from 1976 to 1990 - These include the original Defiant, Vigilant, Resolute, Intrepid, Fireplace Insert, etc.
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    Latest: Newbie running a old Defiant... defiant3, Apr 26, 2013
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  1. webbie

    A Guide to this Forum Room

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    webbie, Feb 15, 2011
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    Feb 15, 2011
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  3. pen

    Added a baffle to Grandma Bear Fisher Stove (updated with 2ndary burn idea)

    pen, Dec 19, 2008 ... 3 4 5
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    19,398
    Redbear86
    Sep 4, 2011
  4. heatherd

    Anyone heard of a Waterford 103?

    heatherd, Nov 28, 2007 ... 2
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    10,266
    begreen
    Feb 3, 2013
  5. dlgary

    Burning method with A double door Schrader wood stove

    dlgary, Oct 20, 2007
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    8,575
    BrotherBart
    Feb 24, 2011
  6. Ratman

    1983 cast iron wood stove specs

    Ratman, Aug 20, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Rendog
    Jan 14, 2013
  7. ditchrider

    Earth Stove

    ditchrider, Apr 5, 2012
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    7,630
    Wood Heat Stoves
    Apr 26, 2012
  8. yetty734

    What should i do to make my fisher mama bear or grandpa bear more effiecient?

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    yetty734, May 11, 2008
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  9. mellow

    Any Sierra Wood Stove Owners Out there?

    mellow, Jan 22, 2009 ... 2
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    6,162
    perchin
    Jan 23, 2012
  10. mac8429

    All-Nighter Giant Moe Stove

    mac8429, Nov 16, 2011 ... 2
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    5,067
    mac8429
    Jan 10, 2012
  11. Chopper

    forrester model 280

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    Chopper, Apr 21, 2006 ... 2
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    Shane
    May 7, 2006
  12. tominva

    All nighter

    tominva, Jan 12, 2012 ... 2
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    4,393
    coaly
    Jan 24, 2012
  13. Morso1bo

    old jotul f118 vs. new jotul black bear

    Morso1bo, Mar 6, 2011 ... 2
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    5 Furnace
    Mar 21, 2013
  14. Heath

    The Earth Stove 100 Series by Even Heat of Waco Ne

    Heath, Jan 26, 2008
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    4,023
    perry
    Jan 21, 2013
  15. knifemaker

    Buck Stove

    knifemaker, Jan 6, 2010 ... 2
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    gzecc
    Oct 29, 2011
  16. sesmith

    Cleaning up an old smoke dragon and making it more efficient

    sesmith, Mar 13, 2011
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    3,866
    fbelec
    Mar 29, 2011
  17. xjcamaro89

    Anyone Else Using a Non-EPA stove?

    xjcamaro89, Nov 3, 2011 ... 2 3
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    valley ranch
    Nov 18, 2012
  18. gnatboy911

    woodsman stove?

    gnatboy911, Feb 16, 2011
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    Todd
    Feb 23, 2011
  19. nosaudioil

    Tempwood users out there?

    nosaudioil, Jan 11, 2011 ... 2
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    Neil-V1
    Oct 13, 2011
  20. emt1581

    Barrel Stove Kits

    emt1581, Sep 29, 2012 ... 2
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    3,350
    Highbeam
    May 9, 2013
  21. greythorn3

    schrader fireplace

    greythorn3, Feb 23, 2011
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    3,320
    Dieselbreath
    Mar 8, 2011
  22. mikepinto65

    Vermont Castings 1977 Vigilant, noob

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    mikepinto65, Nov 5, 2008 ... 2
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  23. spirilis

    First fire of the season in my Jotul #8

    spirilis, Oct 4, 2010 ... 2
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    spirilis
    Jan 1, 2012
  24. Steveo

    Questions about the new old Atlantic 228 wood stove I just purchased

    Steveo, Jun 6, 2008
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    3,191
    duboisdl
    Nov 5, 2010
  25. jeepin1121

    Stainless Steel Woodstove ?

    jeepin1121, Jan 28, 2012 ... 2
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    Dune
    Apr 30, 2012
  26. jdtractor

    anyone else own a hutch rebel fireplace insert?

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    jdtractor, Feb 10, 2008
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    jdtractor
    Feb 10, 2008
  27. Carbon_Base

    Help me understand the operation of my Vermont Castings Resolute III (the manual is missing pages)

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    Carbon_Base, Oct 30, 2009
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    sandie
    Nov 25, 2009
  28. foche911

    HUNTSMAN by Atlanta Stove Works

    foche911, Aug 21, 2009
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    jabush
    Dec 30, 2012
  29. ben77

    Looking for information on a used stove

    ben77, Jul 19, 2009
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    3,037
    chriscarson
    Nov 16, 2012
  30. jdavemiles

    Atlanta Stove Works - Woodsman

    jdavemiles, May 12, 2011
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    3,015
    webbie
    May 16, 2012
  31. cj7jeep187

    Sears, Roebuck & Co. wood burning stove

    cj7jeep187, Feb 21, 2011
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    3,014
    cj7jeep187
    Mar 2, 2011
  32. Heavy Metal

    New Project: Derco Grizzly

    Heavy Metal, Apr 17, 2012 ... 2
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    begreen
    Nov 22, 2012
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