Hello!

[mxd253]

Hey Guys, I just wanted to post for the first time and say "Hello". I am an avid forum user for other hobbies in my life. I bought a cabin in East Tennessee last year that had previously been equipped with a wood stove. When I closed on the property I found that the seller had taken the stove out during our transaction. I grew up with my grandfather and he always kept us warm with a Papa Bear. So naturally Ive always wanted one of my own one day! I've searched nearly the entire first year of my ownership for a Papa. One morning this past August my search ended! I'm thankful to have found this site/forum. It seems to be the most extensive on Fisher and general Wood Stove info. Thanks for having me!

 

[begreen]

Welcome. Coaly is your man for all things Fisher.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/forums/fisher-stove-information-parts-history-and-more.28/

 

[Motor7]

alright...you have to post up some pictures or it didn't happen

 

[Jags]

Them old papa's were sure a tank. If one were to fall out the back of a pickup truck you would worry about the damage to the road, not the stove.

And welcome to the forum.

 

[mxd253]

alright...you have to post up some pictures or it didn't happen

Here ya go Motor7, She's a beaut! I'll post up some more when I get my hearth done and this jewel in place. I know I know, its almost cold.. I'M ON IT!
Where are ya in the East TN?

 

[Monosperma]

Welcome. Nice-looking Fisher. Surely the classic Papa Bear was an influence in the design of the Buck 261.
(broken link removed to http://www.buckstove.com/wood/model261.html)

 

[Motor7]

Hey that is a nice looking Fisher. I've never had one, but always liked the design. I'm in Sackett country around Clinch Mtn between Morristown and Tazewell.

 

[mxd253]

Welcome. Nice-looking Fisher. Surely the classic Papa Bear was an influence in the design of the Buck 261.
(broken link removed to http://www.buckstove.com/wood/model261.html)

Those Bucks sure are nice! I flirted with buying one because I was wanting to support a local business. The Buck Stove company is only about an hour away from my cabin. However I kept going back to the Fisher because of the sentimental value..

 

[mxd253]

Hey that is a nice looking Fisher. I've never had one, but always liked the design. I'm in Sackett country around Clinch Mtn between Morristown and Tazewell.

Not too far away from me. I'm in Johnson City on Buffalo Mtn.