This was included with the purchase of the house. Despite the lack of a model or serial number, the word “GMA” on the inside of the door leads me to believe that it is their granny bear model. I hired a chimney sweep to complete a safety inspection and cleaning. He claimed it was sturdy; only a few cracked fire bricks needed to be replaced. In addition, he replaced the lost baffle with additional bricks and an angle iron piece. Since I can not find much information about the earlier Fisher’s online, I am not sure if using a 1/4" steel plate instead of a brick baffle was the best course of action.
Hello Tom, Fisher Stoves: A Brief History
Founded by Bob Fisher in 1973, Fisher Stoves gained fame for their innovative and efficient wood-burning designs. Although they are no longer manufactured, many Fisher stoves remain in use today due to their durable steel and cast iron construction.
Fishermen are wonderful. The only time our old young bear struggled to keep up was when the outside temperature dropped to -35 degrees Celsius in our ill-insulated hunt camp.
Your chimney sweep did a good job fixing the cracked fire bricks, but the steel plate replacing the baffle in your Fisher Granny Bear stove might not be ideal. Steel conducts heat more than fire bricks, potentially causing the stove to overheat. Additionally, the brick and angle iron setup might not control smoke flow as well as a proper baffle. Consider replacing the baffle with a real Fisher part (if available) or a firebrick aftermarket baffle for long-term safety and efficiency.