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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    I won't tell you what I was offered to pay for a set of bear paws, let alone the legs you mention. I could buy a whole stove for the price of the...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Here is the one I bought 2 years ago and the price tells you why. At least I helped my neighbor out with buying it and not a box store....
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    My kettle is a cheap chinese cast iron affair that says not for human consumption. I suppose they meant the water inside it and not that I could not...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Yes that steamer is awesome. Once I learned how much water to put in my kettle, it never boiled over again no matter how blistering hot the stove...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Is that a Fisher steamer? I have never seen one. I would think water would boil off faster in a steamer versus a kettle. That one is neat.
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 21, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    How do you start your fires???

    Same way I start my briquette BBQ - carefully!
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Hearth.com slang and term "dictionary" - add your suggestions here

    Draft - What I don't feel with a wood burning Fisher Grandpa Bear in my bedroom Splitter - What I do with each cord of 18" round wood my buddy dumps...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    I would like to hear your thoughts on replacing the short legs. If I could come up with the bear legs, I would like to hack off the L-bracket legs...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Let us know what the shop quotes for plating the door. I assume you are looking at nickel plating. I am getting ready to do the same thing on my...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Yes you do need a better photo! :) Would like to see what you describe.
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    I have determined my Grandpa Bear was built about the time they were first introduced (thanks Coaly!). So 1979-1980 vintage. I cannot find any...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    I have seen some real shiny black stoves and I like the slightly grayed looked of my many fired stove. I will play with the satin black and see what...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Old Stove new Set up

    Do not use an old unknown chimney until you at least had it scoped to check for its interior condition. You get more "free" heat from running stove...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    FISHER Grandma and Grandpa Bear Details (Fireplace Series)

    Were the Grandpa Bear stoves painted black from the factory or were they a blue-gray? I want to touch up my two Grandpa Bears without repainting...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Everything Fisher

    Welcome to the group! You will find a wealth of knowledge here, especially from 2 or so real Fisher oriented types. These are great stoves for...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 20, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Everything Fisher

    Anyone have any luck or knowledge regarding Auto Draft controls being added to a Fisher? Is there still a source for these and are they reliable and...
    Post by: comstock1869, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Added a baffle to Grandma Bear Fisher Stove (updated with 2ndary burn idea)

    I have a neighbor who warped and burned a hole in the side of a Fisher insert stove converted as a free standing stove (home made legs and all)....
    Post by: comstock1869, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: Classic Wood Stove Forums Pre-EPA (prior to 1988)
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    Everything Fisher

    A buddy of mine said he could weld up a copy of my screen for $60-$80, including the spring handles. I am considering that. If there others out...
    Post by: comstock1869, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Everything Fisher

    Wow yea that is scary. All good stuff here to know and great info. I am appreciative of your knowledge. If you know anyone selling bear paws for...
    Post by: comstock1869, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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    Everything Fisher

    My current screen does not look at all like the one on eBay. My screen is rectangular, which matches the inside of the stove. Notice the backside...
    Post by: comstock1869, Sep 1, 2011 in forum: Fisher Stove Information, Parts, History and More
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