Dec 10, 2024 · 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.

Dec 13, 2023 · That's the model. I just acquired one that looks like yours, but mine is on a pedestal, and it's a little smaller. Mine is a Teddy Bear. On the rear of the stove, near the bottom, is a manufacturers data plate. It should tell you everything you need to know. Fisher is the manufacturer, Grandpa Bear is the model.

Oct 9, 2023 · Hello Everyone - I recently purchased a home and it had a Fisher wood stove. I have a few questions, as to the exact model, year and whether or not to use a grate. I know the stove looks too close to the wall, but the insurance company did request I have a licensed installer come out to inspect the stove and it was approved and they stated it ...

Oct 28, 2024 · Start with what stove model you have, (so I know what size outlet the stove has. GM 8 inch - Teddy Bear 7) and what type chimney, (Factory Built insulated, masonry, interior/exterior, and importantly the pipe configuration and flue diameter) This determines the minimum flue temperature required to prevent creosote.

Nov 24, 2015 · I have been browsing through the various Fisher threads. I am trying to identify a Fisher wood stove that looks to me like a Fisher Grandpa Bear Stove. Here are the features I noted: 1. Door handle bars are straight handles and have springs, not knobs 2. Stove has 2 doors 3. The trees on both...

Sep 14, 2012 · The first airtight steel plate stove was welded together October 1973, and simply called “The Fisher Stove”. It was the Papa Bear size. Built with a steel plate door and side vented flue to sit across a blocked off fireplace, it was invented to heat Bob and Carol Fisher’s home.

Jan 9, 2014 · Bob Fisher is credited for conceiving and producing some of the first "airtight" welded steel plate stoves. He was raised in Oregon where he tried his hand at many jobs, including logging, farming and welding. It was his welding skills that finally set the stage for his invention. After buying...

Jan 31, 2022 · Hello, I am new to the site. I believe that I identified my stove but want to find out if it is an authentic Fisher and roughly what year it was made. I would like to repaint it and want to be sure I get it back to original condition, if possible. Thanks so much for any advice, and this is …

Jun 30, 2011 · My name is Bob and I was the first paid welder for the Fisher stove works in N.H.We were the first franchise that Bob&Carol; sold to Arnold Dunagan from Eugene,Or.around 1975-76 and contrary to all stories heard about the design of the Grandpappa-Bear,A.Dunagan charged me $400.00 for distorting 2 baby-bear stoves.I welded two of them together.1 ...

Oct 10, 2017 · Satin Black is closest to original. Forrest Paints were used, now branded Stove Bright. Very good high temp paint that holds its color well but smells really bad like industrial paint when applied. It is best to paint outside and fire with a piece of pipe on the stove to cure paint and smoke it off before installing inside.