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Fisher XL

Discussion in 'Non-EPA Woodstoves and Fireplaces' started by WeldrDave, Dec 18, 2015.

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  1. Pallet Pete

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    Who you laughing at im gonna shave now! You wait n see a year from now I'm gonna shave!:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Got one! :cool: It's called the Fisher crane!;)
     
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    I bought a "summit racing" engine crane about 20 years ago, only picked up one engine…o_O and 6 wood stoves :whistle:
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    That thing will take a 12" x 24" round log easily and still have room for more. :eek: :tears:
     
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    I think I remember that it looks almost identical to the one I purchased!
     
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    Yup!
     
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    Exact same one!!!
     
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    What's the fire box cu ft ?
    My old stove would take a 3ft long log but end load door was only 10" fire box was 8 cu ft
     
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    Don't have the numbers, Sorry. I also haven't done the math but I will, inside is 28"W X 28"D x 18"H comfortably so…. I need to get my scipher stick out! ;)
     
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    Yep, that thing's a beast! Congrats buddy! You ever decide you want an auto crane for your trailer or truck let me know. Pretty sure dad has an extra laying around.
     
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    Man, you bet!!! Let me know the $$$
     
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    28"W X 28"D x 18"H divided by 1728. Works out to 8.2 cubic foot (you take the fire box dimensions and multiply them together then divide by 1728 which is the number of cubic inches in a cubic foot)
     
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    Thanks! :) I just didn't do the tally, to busy eating dinner and getting settled in.
     
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    Last winter I was all set to dislodge a Fisher XL from a basement but, backed out when my helpers flaked out. It's still there and I want to ge it just in case I move into a log cabin or need a barn heater. The 10" pipe is a major issue and I have never seen anything stove wise using it. The XL I seen had the screen for fireplace use, the must have something to do with the 10" pipe.
     
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    Not really but yes…. :confused: I'll explain. All the fireplace models; Grandma Bear, Grandpa Bear and the XL came /optional with a screen so you could watch the fire if you choose. Fishers double door models were known as the fireplace editions. The XL being the "SUPER" rarest of them all. Most, if not all the XL's were special order. The way sales went with Fishers were, they would stock a show room with one of each stove but only advertise an XL and then they would see which stove sells the most of in that area. Depending on the area would dictate the "size" stove mostly sold and shipped to the area. Example, take my area where I live; Most of the houses here are anywhere from 1200 to 2000 sq. ft. so that would dictate a couple Fisher sizes. I could not use an XL in my home, I wouldn't be able to stand it. As it is, My Grandma is actually to big, A Papa Bear or Mama Bear would have worked, I just happened to get a good price on the Grandma when I bought her. Now, the 10" pipe on the XL is the "only" Fisher that has the 10" pipe. The Fireplace series are 8" and Only the Baby Bear has a 6" "Now" here we go again,… If you needed a specific application, you could order it that way; Say a Grandma with a 6" flue. (RARE) but has happened. Bushman heres my take on this, If you have a XL in your grasp, Get it at the first chance you can, ;) because you may "NEVER" get a second. :eek: They were that rare. Even if you never use it, clean it up and have a piece of history. I have a friend who has his so clean, he has felt on the inside with the doors open and displays collectable items in it. If you get it, and want to sell it, "PLEASE" let me know, I will drive to Michigan!!! There are many, many old Fishers out there that could be used as barn heaters or cabin heaters. Also you wouldn't have to deal with a 10" pipe. Although, you can still buy the 10" pipe fairly easily.
     
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    Dave, tell me about the bottom of the XL is that an air intake? Surely there's still one in the pacific northwest. :)
     
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    No, It's a heat deflection shroud but it does allow heat/air to circulate around the stove, It was basically for clearances. Doesn't do a lot, creates an air gap so there is no direct heat radiation on combustible surfaces. As best to my knowledge, there was a model that had a pull out ash tray "supposedly". I have not seen one.
     
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    I'm a bit confused Unicorn… Your avatar states your in Amarillo, TX Do you plan on going to the PNW to look for one? :confused: Sorry for being nosey:emb:
     
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    I grew up in the PNW and still have a house their so my craigslist search area is large. :)
     
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